HINDUISM AND OTHER RELIGIONS

Should Hindus Create Missionary Movements?

This would probably be better than for them to idly sit by while less spiritual ideologies spread, with little scrutiny, all over the world and in India itself. Yet Hindus need not try to remake Hinduism in the image of militant Islam, the Catholic Church or evangelical Christianity. These groups may have better succeeded socially but they have generally failed in the spiritual quest which is what is of ultimate importance.

Hindus should create educational movements all over the world promoting Yoga, Vedanta, Ayurveda, Jyotish, Sanskrit, Indian music and all aspects of the greater culture of Sanatana Dharma. They should set up teaching centers, schools and universities, retreat centers, and service organizations. While maintaining the diversity of Hinduism, Hindu groups should support one another and also work with any group that accepts dharmic principles and is willing to live according to them.

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