Seeing Equally : An Anthology Of Progressive Hindu Voices | Hardcover

Seeing Equally: An Anthology of Progressive Hindu Voices by Anantanand Rambachan and Sunita Viswanath is a collection of essays examining Hindu philosophy through the idea of samadarshini, the Bhagavad Gita's teaching of seeing equally. The anthology brings together progressive Hindu perspectives that emphasise the divine presence in everyone and challenge exclusion based on communalism, caste, patriarchy and xenophobia. It is intended for readers interested in Hindu theology, social justice, religious thought and the relationship between spiritual and social life.

Drawing on the conviction that every human being has equal worth, the essays consider how Hindu philosophy can engage with questions of diversity, justice and dignity. The contributors present a vision of Hindu theology rooted in an undivided world while connecting spiritual reflection with the need for action in society.

About This Book

The concept of samadarshini provides the central idea of the collection. Associated with the Bhagavad Gita, it describes the virtuous and wise as those who see equally. From this perspective, devaluing or treating another person cruelly is also a failure to recognise the divine presence that exists in everyone and everything.

The anthology responds to an exclusionary understanding of religion by presenting Hindu perspectives grounded in diversity and equality. Its essays combine theological reflection with social concerns, exploring how ideas of justice, dignity and equal human worth can shape religious thought and contemporary life.

What You'll Discover

• The Hindu philosophical idea of samadarshini and seeing equally
• The relationship between divinity, human dignity and equal worth
• Hindu perspectives on communalism, caste, patriarchy and xenophobia
• A theological vision rooted in diversity and social justice
• Connections between spiritual reflection and social action
• Progressive Hindu approaches to contemporary religious and social questions

Perfect For

• Readers interested in Hindu philosophy and theology
• Readers exploring progressive Hindu perspectives
• Readers interested in religion, equality and social justice
• Readers studying questions of diversity, dignity and religious thought

Why You'll Love This Book

Seeing Equally: An Anthology of Progressive Hindu Voices brings theological reflection and social concerns together through essays rooted in the Hindu idea of equal vision. Anantanand Rambachan and Sunita Viswanath present perspectives that explore how spiritual principles can support diversity, justice, dignity and the equal worth of all human beings.