Vilification Under Colonial Rule
Sai Deepak traced the origins of this animosity to the British colonial period, during which newly minted versions of Khalistanism began targeting Brahmins. He argued that this initial vilification laid the groundwork for a broader anti-Hindu sentiment. “They first decided to vilify the Brahmins in the name of newly minted versions of Khalistanism under the British period. From there they gradually moved towards anti-Hinduism because the jump from there was not much,” he stated.
The Slippery Slope to Abrahamic Religions
Highlighting the current events in states like Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, Sai Deepak warned that the animosity towards Brahmins often leads to a rejection of Hinduism altogether. This rejection, he argued, frequently ends at the doors of churches or mosques. “After that how far do you think is the jump from there to the church or Islam? Throw in drugs and it is over,” he cautioned.
Internal Threats to Hindu Unity Anti-Hinduism
Sai Deepak criticized certain Hindutva proponents for fostering internal hatred within the Hindu community to create a semblance of unity. He condemned this strategy as counterproductive, noting that it isolates the Brahmin community while making accommodations for others. “You want a textbook example of what happens when you start making the Brahmins the hate figure and from there, they jump to the churches. Not too far, take a look at Punjab,” he said.
He further emphasized that this internal division weakens the Hindu community’s ability to defend itself from external threats. “If you constantly want to use untouchability as the touchstone for every position on Varna-ashram Dharma, I am sorry to say you must be treated as an insider-outsider or a mole or a Trojan which is even worse than the outsider,” he asserted.
The Consequences of Ignoring the Vedic Core
Addressing the impact of anti-Brahmin sentiments on the Vedic core of Hindu philosophy, Sai Deepak warned that vilifying Brahmins undermines the foundation of Hinduism. He posed a poignant question to those who seek to undermine the Hindu faith: “What vision is this? So, what is the message that you are sending to people who subscribe to the rules of the Veda?”
The Cost of Division Anti-Hinduism
Sai Deepak concluded with a cautionary note about the real-world consequences of anti-Brahmin prejudices. He highlighted how the common people bear the brunt of these internal divisions and criticized those who denigrate the centuries-old Varna-ashram Dharma. “This is the most raging internal debate that needs to be addressed because this virus has infected our ideology and the discussion is not happening in the places where it has to happen,” he remarked.
In his powerful address, J Sai Deepak not only exposed the dangers of anti-Brahmin sentiments but also called for a unified Hindu community that respects and preserves its ancient traditions and values.