Two noteworthy events occurred in the country this past week. First, the flag hoisting ceremony at the Rama Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, marking the completion of the temple's construction. Second, honouring young Pandit Devavrat Rekhe for his extraordinary Dandakarma recitation of the Yajur Veda—a complex and rare feat.

These achievements, along with political developments like the process to identify Indian citizens as voters, have been received enthusiastically by people at large. I'm especially happy to see the younger generation's enthusiasm. This represents what Dr David Frawley calls the "unapologetic Hindu”.

Not long ago—and this mindset persists in some even today—Hindus, despite being over one billion strong worldwide, remained apologetic about their identity. This resulted f

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