Abstract :
The real contribution in the freedom struggle
by leaders such as Bala Gangadhara Tilak and Mahathma
Gandhiji was ?Hindu Swaraj‘. Their life time could be
different, but their motive behind the freedom struggle was
rooted in India‘s age-old culture. Nehru had an entirely
different political philosophy that mostly differed with
Gandhiji‘s, but he emerged at the centre stage in
independent India after the untimely death of Gandhiji and
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.
Political philosophies in the modern era are rooted in the
uprising against theocratic Papal States. Most of these
modern political philosophies are quite dogmatic, as they
emerged as a reaction to political, social and economic
situations/circumstances that existed/prevailed in European
continent at the time, and hence, have promoted social
strife and conflict.
Intelligence is what differentiates the humankind from
other life forms and this intelligence has enhanced the
livelihood, standards and thought of the world itself.
Humankind is the ultimate in evolution and our ability,
capacity and capability have given the world many new
ideas and thoughts that can elevate Planet Earth into
Heaven.
Unfortunately, the humankind has been reduced to a life
of an animal, through concepts like the ?Survival of the
Fittest‘. Nehru, through his western influence, adopted
socio-political and economic models that alienated the
common man from the naturally-evolved, original political
system and thoughts of India.
This ancient nation‘s culture, ethos and literatures were
not just neglected, but attempts have been made to even
obliterate these. The indigenous higher thoughts were not
given due consideration, leave alone adopting them in the
independent India‘s governance and political, socioeconomic environment.
Here is where the contribution of social and political
activists like Deendayal Upadhyaya and his political
thought and philosophy, named as Integral Humanism, gain
credence and importance. This concept and thought is
rooted firmly in India‘s original ethos, virtues, culture and
social thoughts such as ?one for all and all for one‘. It is
this beautiful, ideal concept of Integral Humanism that is
apt and suitable to India.
Keyword :
Deendayal Upadhyaya; Integral Humanism; Ekathma Manava Vadh; Political Philosophy; Democracy