Bunches of Thoughts

by Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar

Man behind the ideology of Hindutva, ideal for RSS and BJP, Golwalkar is widely known as Guruji. The book is manifestation of his brain and gives an insight for modern India in his mind.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction, India, History, Philosophy, Indian Literature

536 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1966

Reviews

[Yogesh Potbhare · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is against the principles of Indian Constitution and in general the idea of India.

[Ishaan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The is quite representative of the overall perspective of India, its history and social situations as seen by the author. Although one may have reservations against many of the points made in the book, but they are the bare realities of the society at ground. The tone used for describing what are considered as national threats to the nation, may irk one. And even I agree that it could have been a more constructive tone. But nonetheless, the views expressed are very pragmatic, not abiding with the superficiality of being peaceful with a blind eye. It focuses on building a united strength against whatever can shake a healthy ecosystem of a society.

[Rajat · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is full of such horrific vitriol that you'll cringe at every other thought this guy has. This guy and his organisation fought tooth and nail against Indian Freedom Fighters for his propaganda of Hindu Nationalism. These people have always been trying to break the country on the basis on religious beliefs. Their hatred of Muslims, Christians, Buddhists and other minority religious groups of India is well known. It was a person from such an organisation who had killed the Father of The Indian Nation Mahatma Gandhi. So, you can understand how disgraceful such people are.

[Sajith Kumar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar (1906 – 1973) was in the news recently when the government decided to name a new campus of the Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre after him. Left liberal groups were vociferous in accusing the government of bringing in divisive politics into an institution of higher learning by commemorating the hallowed memory of the second Sarsanghchalak (supreme head) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) from 1940 to 1973. Much invective was heaped on Golwalkar, whom the Sangh workers respectfully address as ‘Guruji’. When the tirade exceeded normal limits of decorum, I was naturally curious to know more about him. This book is a collection of his writings, speeches and conversations on varied topics such as national reorganization, spirituality, organizing the youth and politics, among others. This was first published in 1965, at the Sangh’s fortieth anniversary and also to mark Guruji’s twenty five years at the helm. This book was not written by Golwalkar himself, but compiled and translated from Hindi to English.

Golwalkar defines the mission of the Sangh as a nation-builder which tries to reorganize the national life. This goal is conducive to and the inevitable precondition to realise the dream of world unity and human welfare. We have to stand before the world as a self-confident, resurgent and mighty nation. Forging the scattered elements of Hindu society into an organized and invincible force both on the plane of the spirit and on the plane of material life is the acclaimed program of the Sangh. Right from childhood, Golwalkar used to wonder how and why invaders from faraway lands and far inferior in numbers could defeat Indians and hoist their alien regimes on this soil. It is the lack of cohesion and the unitary spirit that had done us in. Of course, the book always refers to this country as Bharat!

After settling all doubts on Sangh’s mission, Golwalkar goes on to examine how it could be realised in practice. A Hindu should mould his life with an attitude of discipline and self-restraint, which purify and strengthen him to reach the supreme goal in life. There is a trinity of Hindu nationalism – the feeling of burning devotion to the motherland, the feeling of fellowship born out of the realization that we are the children of that great common mother and intense awareness of a common current of national life. Guruji classifies such people as Hindus who revere the nation, respect the ancestral heroes and who subscribe to the philosophical concept that the inner fire that lights up every living being is the same. Moreover, without a firm base of nationalism, to speak of humanity and internationalism would be losing at both ends. Our national philosophy and heritage have always embraced within its fold the highest good of all humanity. A wrong interpretation of ahimsa has deprived the national mind of the power of discrimination, looking upon strength as violence and to glorify our weakness. A strong, militarily powerful nation is critical to ensure a harmonious life to its people. The full manifestation of dharma in human life helps create the spirit of cooperation. In such a democratic scheme, Golwalkar proposes two types of representatives – territorial and functional, the latter being elected from various professions and avocations.

Guruji is patriotic to a fault. This undercurrent of love for one’s homeland ebbs and flows underneath all the arguments as if a universal rhythm that animates the words. He claims that the average man of this country was at one time incomparably superior to the average man of other lands. India has been under foreign yoke of one or the other persuasion for nearly twelve centuries, yet the culture maintained its unbroken continuity from the present to the hoary past. He suggests a plausible answer to this seemingly paradoxical fact. The basis of our national existence was not political power. Rulers were never taken as props of our national life, but saints and sages were its torch-bearers. This was the secret of its survival. This principle should be carried to the modern age as well. State power should be constrained to the duty of protecting its people against foreign invasions and internal strife. Concentration of all power and authority and undivided control of all spheres of life such as education, medical aid and social reforms is a characteristic of a modern, western-style nation. This should be adapted to Indian conditions.

Caste repression and strife between different castes is not uncommon even now. Golwalkar analyses this issue with special interest. The feeling of inequality, of high and low, which has crept into the varna system is comparatively of recent origin. Earlier, he states, the castes were still there, but they were well harmonized as the various limbs of the corporate social being (virat purusha). Together, and by their mutual interdependence in a spirit of identity, they constituted the social order. But he accepts that in the present day, the caste system had degenerated beyond all recognition. Untouchability is a social evil. Positive and persuasive efforts will yield results to combat this menace. Guruji wonders at the perseverance of the victims of oppression for remaining within the folds of the Hindu faith. In spite of the insults and humiliations they have been suffering at the hands of the rest of society in the name of caste for so long, they stubbornly resisted the temptation to renounce their mother faith and opt for an alien one. However, assigning a separate identity to them is not conducive in the long run. Volunteers of the Sangh should work among the downtrodden and successfully integrate them with the mainstream. If the foreign Christian missionaries, having come from far-off lands and working with ulterior motives of mass conversion, could show love and affection to the suffering people, the Hindu society – with positive love for their own people and their dharma – can certainly do it better.

Golwalkar hits the nail precisely on the head on his justification for why Hindu nationalism is the glue that binds people together with a viable slogan. Talk of economic plans and industrial glory cannot stir the people to suffer and sacrifice. We have parallels from Europe where the people were galvanized to join the cause of nationalism by charismatic leaders. Here, Sangh does not look for personal charisma, but demands the total surrender of self to the national ideal. This book advocates a unitary form of government for India as the federal system generates and feeds separatist feelings due to too much autonomy. A clear mooring of Guruji’s nationalist ideal on the native religion of India is visible. He argues that religious conversion of an individual often does not take place after a serious and comparative study of philosophies. It is always by exploitation of poverty, illiteracy and ignorance or by deceptive tactics such as precondition to marriage. This must be stopped.

The Sangh’s attitude to non-Indian religions such as Christianity and Islam has always been a subject of bitter controversy. This is mainly because the leftist intellectuals do not bother to get familiar with its policy which is plainly stated in this book. This Muslim or Christian has perfect freedom of worship as long as they do not seek to destroy or undermine the faith and symbolism of the national society. They should subordinate their exclusive claims for final or solo revelation vis-à-vis the national society. They could bear witness to their faith in life and speech but they should not indulge in any unfair or unspiritual mode of conversion. Muslims and Christians should give up their present foreign mental complexion and merge in the common sub stream of our national life. In short, they have a national responsibility, duty to society, duty to ancestors and personal faith. In the last one, they can choose any path which satisfies one’s spiritual urge.

There is a clear line of demarcation in the thinking of the two stalwarts of Hindutva – Vinayak Savarkar and Golwalkar. While Savarkar was an atheist, Guruji was a practicing Hindu with full faith in god and temple worship. Thus we see him railing against beauty contests and morally depraved movie stars masquerading as India’s cultural icons. On the other hand, he opposes Prohibition and does not mind people having a genuine source of liquor. He is ideologically against communism and is friendly towards western democracies if it suits India’s interests. Being a compiled form of speeches, many chapters are on a preaching style with lot of parables to keep the listeners’ attention riveted on to it what he has to say. Some of the tales are from the Bible!

A few drawbacks may also be pointed out. Guruji suggests that elections to panchayats shall be unanimous as that will help create a force of greater cooperation. This may be theoretically true but may not be practical. His claim that Indian missionaries had reached America before Columbus can only be taken as a big leap of imagination by a patriotic mind. This book was written almost sixty years ago and the chronological fashion of intellectual discourse has changed much in the intervening period. Golwalkar asks the nation’s youth to shun Cricket and take to Kabaddi instead. While the core principles remain unchanged, it would be better if a Sangh ideologue brings out either a commentary to this book or else a fresh initiative to codify its guiding principles in light of almost fifteen years in power and of the twenty-first century,

The book is highly recommended.

[Vivek Dhingra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book to read... everyone should read this

[Goutam Hebbar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Book!
Recommended for everyone.
Ignore the biased reviews with 1 Star rating. Most of them haven't even touched the book.

This book will give you insight into the workings of the most successful voluntary organisation in the world.

There are many misconceptions about RSS among the common folks and people don't even know what a 'Hindu Rashtra' is. Golwalkari ji clarifies many fundamental concepts about the Sangh, its workings, its goals, its necessity etc.

There are many philosophical elements included in the book and hence this is a guide for a person if he wants to change himself for the betterment of whole mankind.

For majority of the part the book discuss about the problem which India faces as a nation and what's holding it back from progressing. The problems pointed out during the decade of 1960s is true even for today. While reading every page of the book you will start wondering alas whatever he said is true and we can see turmoil all around us. We don't even have the freedom of talking truth about a historical figure which a community worships. This is the India we are living in and hence read this book if you want to be part of the solution.

[Sagar Shirsath · Rating 4 out of 5]

good

[Ritesh Joharapurkar · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is the compilation of speeches given by the 2nd Sarsaghchalak of the RSS - Golwalkar Guruji. Most of his speeches were in Hindi and the publishers have made an attempt to re-create these in English in this book with a caveat that the thoughts are his but the words are theirs.

Those who want to know the ideology of RSS should read this book. This book also helps to clear the RSS stand on the minorities.

The Sangh has a very strong discipline and organisation strength as its major positive force along with its intention to be self-less in the service and hence not identifying the separate existence while carrying on the service work during calamities. It's emphasis on developing the physical and mental strength through its Shakhas is commendable. The systematic approach that it has laid down to attract and prepare swayamsevak from their early ages for its mission is also well-thought.

However, even though, Golwalkar mentions that the role of elders and women is not secondary in the RSS mission, he has only passive suggestions for their participation. The ideological appeal is based on highly sentimental subject of nation and Hindu race and he constantly thrusts on his listeners/readers that there is a constant threat from either other races or countries to our existence and hence we need to be always prepared/trained for a war. The views on minorities are highly provocative. The minorities are expected to constantly prove and be ready for the examination of their love for the motherland. There is an assumption of power to oneself as a conscious keeper of the society and to prescribe as to how people in general should behave to protect/nurture our culture.

Few major excerpts and ideas from this book are as below -

# Golwalkar first segregates the Indian society by combining all non-Muslim and non-Christian as Hindu irrespective of their cast, creed, etc. While doing so he gives references to Sikh and Jain gurus declaring themselves as Hindu. But he doesn't give name of the Jain Acharya who has said so. He has assumed that his consideration of all sects as Hindu is and perhaps must be acceptable to all.

Similar loose references are there throughout the book where Golwalkar hasn't given exact names, place or publication where his claims can be verified. One such claim is for Gandhiji quoting to Hindus in one of the riots in Gujrat to kill or get killed instead of running away - no attempt is made to give any verification of his quotes.

# There is an appeal by Golwalkar to his listeners/readers to imbibe the greatness of the history of Hindu race and our nation. He constantly appeal for the need to be ready and strong enough to protect our land & race from the enemies. In part two chapter XVI the Internal Threats are identified as
1. The Muslims
2. The Christians
3. The Communists

# Golwalkar in this book mentions that every Hindu is a born Hindu from the womb of the mother even before his birth whereas others are born as man and then circumcised or baptized to become either Muslim or Christian.

# Golwalkar has mentioned our constitution as merely "a cumbersome and heterogeneous piecing together of various articles from various Constitutions of Western countries. It has absolutely nothing, which can be called our own." He further rejects the existing federal structure of our nation and demands the unitary government where the Center has the supreme power over states.

#"While respecting and protecting the religions of non-Hindus, arrangements should be made to impart smaskars to them of love and respect for the tradition, history, life-attitudes, ideals and values of this nation, and to identify their aspirations with those of the nation."

#"So long as the Christians here indulge in such activities and consider themselves as agents of the international movement for the spread of Christianity, and refuse to order their first loyalty to the land of their birth and behave as true children of the heritage and culture of their ancestors, they will remain here as hostiles and will have to be treated as such."

#"The founder of the organization used to put forth the aim of the Sangh in a small pithy sentence: “We have to organize and make our Hindu Society so powerful that no power on earth will dare cast an evil eye upon it."

# "In our country also the conditions are not different. The ‘modern fashion’ of young men is to appear more and more feminine. In dress, in habits, in literature and in every aspect of our day to day life ‘modernism’ has come to mean effeminacy. ‘Sex’ has become the one dominating theme of all our ‘modern’ literature. History of countries the world over has time and again shown that sex-dominated literature has been an unfailing precursor to the ruin of nations and civilizations. This, in short, is the internal picture of our national life under ‘freedom’. It is a red signal, which we can ignore only at our peril. Under these conditions, it is only an organization such as the Sangh dedicated to forge our people into a pure, holy, benevolent and organized life, breathing the spirit of sacrifice and heroism, and based on the positive and abiding foundation of our ancient and glorious nationhood, that can be relied upon to protect and rejuvenate our nation. And it is the call of this yet unfulfilled mission that is the motive force behind the ever-growing and ever-expanding work of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh."

#"In this regard it would be useful for the Muslims here to emulate the example of their co-religionists in countries like Iran, Turkey, etc. When Islam spread from Arabia to those neighboring countries, the local people there adopted the Islamic creed but retained their culture and language and way of life. In Indonesia, a predominantly Muslim country, the children begin their learning with lessons about Rama and Sita. It is only here that the local Muslims disowned their ancestors, their languages, customs and all such elements of national heritage. And it is oblivion if their ancestry that has lead to the partition of the country.

The change is visible in them today may well be the product of the situation - in which Bharat has displayed its Valour and fortitude - and proved to the world how soundly it can thrash the mischief-mongers. However, let us hope the change is due to sincere change of heart in their part and that in course of time, they will realize that they too were once Hindus, that it is their duty to be loyal to this land, to serve it honestly, to share the joys and sufferings of their compatriots and to respect the traditions of this land. On our part, we should remain vigilant and strong-willed so that all such wavering elements will find it in their own interest to merge in the mainstream of nationalism."

# This book explains the adoption of Bhagawa Dhwaj as the Guru of the Sangh to avoid personality cult. However, Golwalkar mentions Dr. Hegdewar, the founder of the RSS, as the reincarnation of Yudhisthira from Mahabharata.

As an anti-dose to this, reading of 'Sapiens', 'Homo Deus', 'The God Delusion' is highly recommended. :)

[Maulik Desai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read to understand the firsthand views and life of a true patriot, a foremost symbol of selfless service and one of India's greatest intellectuals.

[Bhola Suyal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book is compilation of thoughts , opinions expressed by MS Golwalkar who remained Sarsanghchalak of RSS for 33 long years. Some part of the book deals with very abstract issues & fails to make lasting impression on the reader however, the concept of Hindu way of life, Hinduism, Hindu rashtra are deliberated in a crisp, unambiguous & straight manner without mincing words. A lot of emphasis is placed on mental strength & spirituality in making humankind evolve & progress. The contribution of seers and sanyasi’s in nation building and in keeping alive Hindu culture from ancient times to this day has been acknowledged as single most important factor. Everyone born and brought up in the Indian subcontinent could trace its origin to common Hindu ancestry of Vedic era. Some changed their faith much later and adopted Islam , Christianity or other religions, however , mere change of faith if done willingly did not pose any problem but when conversions were forced & the allegiance to basic cultural principles & to the mother land changed along with faith, it became a problem. It claims that Christians & Muslims in India, by & large, have failed to merge with their ancient culture ie Vedic culture despite their common ancestry. Therefore these communities failed to mainstream themselves into nationhood as envisaged in the concept of Hindu rashtra & till their foreign source of inspiration and allegiance continues it would be very difficult for them to assimilate & integrate completely. The author is hopeful of their home coming considering that their conversation in the first place, was under duress or coercion or for political other vested reasons devoid of genuine love for faith. The book conveys how the slogan “ Hindu Muslim unity “ coined & practiced during freedom struggle degenerated into politics of appeasement & climaxed into the partition of the country in 1947. Views on wide ranging issues such as constitution , foreign policy, governance, education & domestic social policies along with suggestions for improvement are given. It is claimed in unequivocal terms that the RSS is committed in preserving , reviving and upholding the age old values of Hindu’s and their culture. Hindu way of life, a philosophy that encompasses all faiths & beliefs , manners of worship, cast, creed , divergent groups & rituals emanating from ancient Vedic culture. It condemns those viewing a communal angle in the philosophy advocated by RSS. Myths, apprehensions & allegations about RSS , their objectives & activities has been clarified in a straight forward & apolitical language. Glorious achievements made during ancient times has been relied upon to convince its followers of the urgent need to revive the Hindu society. Creation of national consciousness & cohesion among diverse groups are considered as calling for urgent action to free today’s society of all parochial and fissiparous tendencies. With aid of supporting examples, the manner of spread of Islam ,Christianity & communism have been portrayed as serious internal threats to the nation. With respect to China & Pakistan, extreme & decisive steps has been advocated. Lot of emphasis is laid on patriotism, national consciousness and love for motherland. Strict discipline , selflessness and egoless conduct are mandatory for each member of RSS. The reader may or may not agree with all of their beliefs & views but the book tells boldly what RSS stands for & believes in. Book is worth reading as one gets a perspective from horse’s mouth. The manner of narrative arouses feeling of patriotism & nationhood built on oneness of society & culture. I read it in November 2020 & was , to a great extent, able to clear all my doubts and apprehensions about RSS. Recommended strongly.

[Akhil H Krishnan · Rating 4 out of 5]

‘Bunch of Thoughts’ by MS Golwalkar, better known as Guruji, is a collection of speech, talks, discussions and informal conversations of the author which covers a very wide range of national and international topics. It talks about the domestic political scenario of India (Hereinafter Bharat) before and after independence including the independence struggle, the post-independence partition, the Indo – China and Indo – Pakistan War etc. It also talks about social issues like religion, caste, tribal welfare etc. Another topic of discussion is about the international scenario like the ideological conflicts among socialism and capitalism and communism and democracy. This book also talks about character building (both personal and National). However, the main crux of this book lies in the nation-building strategy of India after gaining independence. The author talks about a novel and nuanced approach of nation-building. The book criticises western ideas like Democracy (Capitalism) and Dictatorship (Socialism/Communism) and brings out a fresh plan for nation-building based on the ancient Bhartiya ideologies. It proposes a positive vision of national freedom and argues that the freedom movement should not be reduced to a mere Anti-colonial campaign. In the book, the author describes his disagreement towards all ‘isms’ and explains how the ancient Bhartiya ideology is an all-inclusive and positive approach when compared to the ‘isms’ which were mostly a creation of reaction to some social menace. The book also talks about the ‘Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’, its origin, working and how such a nuanced and disciplined organisation can change the face of a country like Bharat.
All these aside, the book is known for its ‘Anti – Muslim’ and ‘Anti – Christian’ comments. But this is one of the important reasons why someone should read the book. Reading the book will enlighten the reader about the real intentions of the author and the organisation and make them realise that this is one of the most misunderstood book and organisation in the history of our nation. A deeper understanding of the author's philosophy can enlighten us about his all-inclusive ideology and his vigour to protect the same.

[Nishant · Rating 1 out of 5]

can not rate it as i don't feel very much convinced by Guruji's thoughts. Whereas Deendayalji's thoughts, because of being very much rational, are quite relevant even today, Guruji's thoughts don't reflect rationality, and they are not very spiritual either.

[Anurag Singh · Rating 1 out of 5]

Book glorifies the orthodox customs, take a negative stand against minorities, and doesn't align with the idea of secular India as enriched in our constitution.

[Preetam Chatterjee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bunches of Thoughts by Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar—popularly remembered as ���Guruji” within the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh—is one of those books that feels less like a gentle bunch of flowers and more like a tightly bundled fist of ideology. I read it back in 2017, and it left me with that peculiar mix of fascination, unease, and the undeniable sense of reading something historically significant, whether or not you agree with it.

Golwalkar was the second Sarsanghchalak of the RSS, succeeding Hedgewar, and his book is essentially a collection of speeches, essays, and reflections that lay down the philosophical backbone of the organization. It’s not a conventional book with a neat arc; instead, it’s a sprawling ideological map, telling you what Golwalkar thought about everything from religion, nationhood, minorities, and education, to what he believed India’s cultural essence really was.

The first thing that strikes you is the bluntness. Golwalkar doesn’t hedge or soften his words. He insists on the primacy of Hindu culture as the core of Indian identity, and he critiques what he sees as “appeasement” of minorities. His vision is rooted in a civilizational pride that both inspires and intimidates. For someone reading in 2017, amid the rising visibility of the RSS in public and political life, the book felt like peering into the DNA of a movement that was no longer on the margins but shaping the mainstream.

Now, let me not sugarcoat it: Bunches of Thoughts is also a deeply controversial text. Golwalkar’s views on Muslims, Christians, and Communists are starkly exclusionary, and many critics have pointed out that his rhetoric leans uncomfortably close to authoritarian impulses. There are passages where his tone is less “philosophical reflection” and more “political directive,” making it easy to see why his legacy divides opinion so sharply. Some hail him as a visionary who articulated the anxieties and aspirations of Hindu society; others condemn him as a figure who narrowed the pluralism of India into a singular, rigid definition.

Reading it as literature, though, you can’t miss the force of conviction. Golwalkar wrote with a kind of missionary zeal, confident in the inevitability of his vision. Whether or not one agrees, that confidence has an infectious quality—at times persuasive, at times chilling. He was not an academic, so don’t expect carefully marshaled evidence or nuanced argumentation; this is rhetoric, speechifying, ideology in the raw.

In hindsight, my 2017 reading of Bunches of Thoughts felt almost like reading a blueprint. You suddenly recognize phrases and themes that echo in contemporary politics, media debates, and public policies. It’s eerie—like hearing an old recording and realizing it’s still playing in the background of the present.

I wouldn’t call it an enjoyable book—at least not in the way you “enjoy” literature—but it’s an important one if you want to understand the intellectual currents that shape Indian politics today. It’s the kind of book that leaves you arguing with it long after you’ve shut its covers. And maybe that’s its enduring power: love it or hate it, you can’t unread it.

[Dodge · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is a national shame, it promotes hatred and extreme hindu terrorism towards other religions and gives no rights to women, such knowledge is the reason why India has no respect for women, this book will get India into situations similar to Pakistan and Afghanistan.

[Aboobacker · Rating 1 out of 5]

The hared ideology of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The book spreading Lies, untruths & emotional hate through out from page 1 to 430. Hate on Citizens of the Country, other Countries, Languages, etc. The clear opposition on the Constitution of India, the structure of 'Union of States' & moreover on the diversity of Nation.

[Rakesh Eettisseri · Rating 2 out of 5]

This would better be a philosophical text. Some parts can be preached in temples. But the bigotry is disguised as philosophy. At some chapters you can see it unveils. Cant believe the ideology of the ruling party is guided by these thoughts.

[Vikas Shenoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Shahid Nabi · Rating 1 out of 5]

I decided to read this book to understand the ideology of Hindutva and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The author critically examines various existing ideologies, including capitalism, communism, Christianity, and Islam. However, instead of providing a cohesive alternative, he presents a hodgepodge system based on the mythology, folklore, and legends of the land known as Bharat (present-day India). This approach is deemed non-pragmatic.

Regrettably, the author overtly expresses hostility and propagates hate towards Muslims, Christians, lower-caste Hindus, liberals, and communists in India. Due to the divisive nature of the content, I would not recommend reading this book.

[Jyoti · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book po

[Angela Antony · Rating 1 out of 5]

an example of misinformation strewn together; should be in a trash can.

[Paolo Aguas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do I agree with anything the author has to say in this book? No not at all but compared to other authors or books that promote a extreme ideas the author and the book present evidence and a logic to why he feels like this and why he wants things to be this way. He has a lot of hate and all but here at least when you read what he has to say it comes from a place of belief.

Do I agree with him? Not at all but this is a good read for anyone that wants to understand extreme Indian beliefs and how it is outdated already the beliefs in this book.

[Suds Hubli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved it at the time, may have a few reservations about it now.