Why Hinduism Is Targeted More by Other Religions: A Comprehensive Analysis

Introduction

According to recent surveys on platforms like Quora and various media, the number of messages blaming Hinduism by individuals who identify as promoters of peace and unity significantly outweighs hate messages from other directions. This article aims to address the question, “Why is Hinduism more targeted by other religions?”

Jealousy as the Primary Factor

The simplest and most succinct answer to this question is “Jealousy.” Islam and Christianity have grown primarily through the conversion of followers from older religions, including Hinduism. This process is fundamentally an attack on Hinduism's core values and spiritual identity. Their goal is to establish the supremacy of their religion and their God in the world, hence politicizing religion and God. They spread falsehoods, use threats, wage religious wars, and divide humanity in the name of God, all in an effort to convert Hindus.

The Impact of Conversion and Political Use of Religion

In contrast, Hinduism seeks to create good human beings and alleviate all human suffering, without politicizing religion or engaging in conversions, Jehad, Crusade, or threatening others with eternal damnation. It embraces all deities and views unity in diversity. As a result, Hinduism naturally becomes a target, as it does not fit into the narrative of these other religions.

Limited Understanding and Misinformation

Many of those targeting Hinduism demonstrate a severe lack of understanding of the core principles of Hinduism, which are vastly different from Hindutva. Highly educated individuals as well as students, including those at nurseries, mistakenly interpret Hindutva as Hinduism. Their ignorance is evident not only in their actions but also in their inability to engage in meaningful dialogue about spiritual concepts.

The Impact of Silence and Ignorance

Silence, in this context, manifests in two forms - one as the Mauna of a Muni, a profound and knowing silence, and the other as the ignorant silence of a toddler. Targeters of Hinduism exhibit the latter, as they misunderstand and often misinterpret key concepts of Hinduism, such as Murti Puja (worship of idols), Bhakti (devotion), and the Vedic hymns. They are unable to define Bhakti in a single line and are oblivious to the rich philosophical and scientific content of Hindu texts. Their inability to comprehend and engage with these concepts only highlights their lack of knowledge and, consequently, their targeted nature.

Historical Context and the Legacy of Macaulay

The inadequacy of these targeters in understanding Hinduism is not a new phenomenon. Historical records show that even a small portion of Hindu knowledge was enough to sow the seeds of their downfall in the wake of the Macaulay Act of 1835. This act aimed to dismantle Sanskrit education and promote English education in India, effectively weakening Hindu communal strength and paving the way for leftist domination.

Conclusion

The targeting of Hinduism by other religions is primarily driven by jealousy and a deep-seated desire to assert dominance and control. The lack of understanding and the inability to engage with Hindu concepts only serve to highlight the broader issue of religious difference and the struggle for dominance in the realm of faith. It is important to recognize and understand these dynamics to foster a more inclusive and respectful dialogue among different religions.