Unmasking the Hypocrisy: The Targeted Defamation of Hindu Culture Under the Guise of Liberalism
In today’s India, terms like “secular,” “feminist,” “atheist,” and “environmentalist” are no longer merely ideological positions, they have been hijacked and selectively weaponized to target one faith repeatedly: Hinduism.
What was once a diverse land where Sanatan Dharma thrived peacefully is now seeing a growing trend of cultural distortion and targeted defamation. The so-called liberal intelligentsia and activist class often champion causes that conveniently single out Hindu traditions while turning a blind eye to parallel practices in other religions.
# Redefining Common Labels: The Indian Twist
Here are some "special definitions" these labels seem to carry in contemporary India, adapted and expanded from the image that reflects this irony:
# Atheist
One who selectively denies the existence of God but focuses criticism only on Hindu gods and practices.
“True atheism questions all faiths equally. Selective atheism is just disguised bigotry.” ~ Adarsh Singh
# Secular
Someone who advocates equality of all religions, yet constantly derides or ridicules Hindu customs, temples, and beliefs.
“Indian secularism today is not the separation of state and religion, but the separation of state from Sanatan Dharma.” ~ Adarsh Singh
# Freedom of Speech
A constitutional right used disproportionately to justify hate speech against Hindu saints, scriptures, and festivals, while censorship and outrage guard others.
# Freedom of Artistic Expression
Apparently, this means films and art that deliberately portray Hindu deities, rituals, or epics in negative or vulgar light.
# Feminist
A voice raised against patriarchy, only when it's within Hinduism. Other faith-based gender injustices? Silenced.
“Real feminism doesn’t need selective outrage. It needs fearless consistency.” ~ Adarsh Singh
# Animal Activist
A person who finds animal cruelty only in Hindu traditions like Jallikattu or Yatra rituals, but fails to protest against halal, animal sacrifices, or industrial slaughter.
# Environmentalist
One who chokes only during Diwali but breathes fine during Eid, Christmas, political rallies, or cricket celebrations with firecrackers.
“True environmentalism doesn’t follow a religious calendar.” ~ Adarsh Singh
# More Modern Labels with Hidden Biases
Let’s go beyond the seven listed and look at other modern categories that reveal this trend:
# Human Rights Activist
Often seen highlighting Dalit or tribal issues only when they can be blamed on Hindu society. Atrocities by non-Hindu groups? Silence.
# Journalist
Many media outlets in India pose as neutral but consistently amplify anti-Hindu voices while mocking or dismissing spiritual gurus, temple culture, or Sanskrit as regressive.
# Social Justice Warrior
A modern activist persona that often filters justice through a biased lens - Hindu practices are “casteist,” “patriarchal,” or “superstitious,” while other groups are “marginalized,” “oppressed,” or “exotic.”
# Why This Matters
This deliberate, selective activism doesn't promote justice, it promotes division. It paints one of the world’s oldest and most peaceful civilizations as the villain in its own story. The real tragedy isn’t just the bias, it’s the internalized shame some Hindus now feel toward their own culture.
It’s not about defending blind orthodoxy. It’s about demanding equal scrutiny and equal respect for all faiths.
“When justice wears a mask of prejudice, truth becomes collateral.” ~ Adarsh Singh
# Rise Above the Noise
It’s time to call out this hypocrisy. If someone is a true atheist, secularist, feminist, or activist, they should stand for universal fairness, not targeted vilification.
Hinduism, with its richness of thought, spirituality, and tolerance, deserves honest criticism, not selective condemnation.
“A civilization survives not just through weapons or wealth, but through the courage of its people to speak the truth, even when it's uncomfortable.” ~ Adarsh Singh
Fri May 23, 2025
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