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In this book, we examine the impact on Indian American children from school textbook narratives about Hinduism and ancient India, highlighting their alignment with colonial-racist discourse. This discourse causes psychological effects similar to those caused by racism: shame, inferiority, embarrassment, identity confusion, assimilation, and a detachment from their cultural heritage. The book represents four years of rigorous research and academic peer review, underscoring Hindupedia's dedication to challenging the portrayal of Hindu Dharma in academia.

Dŗşadvata

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By Jit Majumdar


  1. like stone or rock
  2. hard; firm; resolute
  3. the father of Vārańgī (M. Bh.) (fem: dŗşadvatī):
  4. a river flowing into the ancient, extinct river Sārasvatī (Ŗ. Veda); the wife of Viśvāmitra and mother of Aşţaka (Hv. Pur.); the wife of Divodāsa (Hv. Pur.); the mother of Prasenjit (Hv. Pur.); the wife of Nŗpa and mother of Śibi Auśinara (Hv. Pur.); andother name for Durgā.