Ayodhya has lived in the minds of people for centuries. And especially living in the hearts of the devotees, for whom Ayodhya holds a very special place in their cultural memory. But when it comes to politics, it has been a sight of dispute, accounts for an arena of conflicts. In this engaging discussion with Dr Elst, we will find out all there is about his latest book; a best-seller "Ayodya Forever", which is full of his observations on Ayodya, as a city from antiquity to contemporary, as an academic, political writer, a scholar. His immense knowledge on this subject let him roam into various annals of this holy site's historicity, struggle, and disputes.
About The Speaker:
Dr. Koenraad Elst is a Belgian Indologist with a Master's in Indology, Sinology, and Philosophy followed by original fieldwork in BHU and a Doctorate on Hindu nationalism. One of the few Westerners actively defending Hinduism, he is known for his blunt and objective views.
Topics covered:
0:00:00 The Dynamics of The Legend of Bhagavan Ram
0:01:01 Introduction Of The Speaker
0:02:07 Discussion on The Possibility of The Existence of Bhagavan Ram
0:16:24 Discussion on The Claim on Ayodhya
0:22:11 Apologia of Eminent Historian on Islamic Iconoclasm
0:36:52 The History of The Hindu Struggle For Ayodhya
0:46:09 An All-Party Effort For The Betterment of The Country
0:47:43 Effort For Ayodhya Ram Mandir Case
0:58:21 The Court Case
1:04:25 The Demolition: The Chronology That Leads To Impatience
1:06:46 The Current Scenario of Sectional Eminity
1:09:28 The Historical Instants of Hinduphobia And Hindu Resistance
1:24:46 The Case of Pushyamitra Shunga
1:29:59 India Has Made Incredible Progress in The Current Decade
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