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there may be some benefit in Hindus listening to an American who has
a more positive view of their traditions. At least I have taken the
time to really study the tradition in depth before making
conclusions, something most Western commentators on India do not
even attempt.
Awaken Bharata is being released as a
companion to a related volume by N.S. Rajaram. Originally we hoped
to do one book together but it soon became clear that there was too
much material for a single book. Readers should examine Rajaram's
book as well and his other writings as a whole, which are all
extremely insightful. One area that I have not dealt with in this
particular volume, except in passing, is the need for a new
historical model of ancient India, though I have addressed this in
other books. However Rajaram has examined the issue in his book,
which can be consulted for the latest information on this important
topic.
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