Saṁbhāṣā | संभाषा
Saṁbhāṣā literally means a ‘discourse’ or a ‘discussion.’ This pillar inquires into political, social and economic strands of the Indian thinking and brings to light some of the prominent debates, discourses and propositions emanating from the Indian thinkers or having direct resonance to Indian realities.
Spiritual Foundations of National Identity: Vedanta in Swami Vivekananda’s Nationalist Discourse
12 January, 2026
Article critically analyses Vivekananda's ideas of nationalism & explores the reasons behind the need for a national identity. It argues that, for Vivekananda, India’s spiritual moorings embodied in Vedanta serves as the basis for national identity.
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