Hindutva, the essence of being a Hindu

Hindutva is the essence of being Hindu, the expression of the Hindu identity, it is “Hindu-ness”.

Sanatan Dharma, Hindu Dharma, Hinduism and Hindutva - all of these terms are synonymous.

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What is Hindutva

Hindutva is a Sanskrit term. It is the combination of two words, “Hindu” and “Tva”. “Hindu” is a cultural and civilisational identity, and “tva” is a suffix used to describe “that which is”. Hindutva literally means “that which is Hindu” or “Hinduness”.

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – Reclaiming Hindutva for global peace

“Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”- the world is one family. This ancient Sanskrit phrase beautifully embodies acceptance and unity, reminding us all of our interconnectedness.

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

The whole world is one family
~ Maha Upanishad, 6.72

Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha

May all be happy
~ Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

Mata Bhumi Putro Aham Prithivyah

Earth is my mother, and I am her child
~ Atharva Veda, 12.1.21

Ekam Sat Viprah Bahudha Vadanti

Truth is one, the wise call it by many names
~ Rig Veda 1.164.46

Ishvara Sarv Bhootanam

Divinity is within all
~ Bhagavad Gītā, 18.61

Sarve Santu Niramayah

May all be healthy
~ Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

Matru Devo Bhav Pitru Devo Bhav

Treat your parents as divinity
~ Taittiriya Upanishad, 1.11.2

Atithi Devo Bhava

Treat the guest as divinity
~ Taittiriya Upanishad, 1.11.2

Acharya Devo Bhava

Treat the teacher as divinity
~ Taittiriya Upanishad, 1.11.2

Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya

Lead me from darkness to enlightenment
~ Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, 1.3.28

FAQs

No. Hindutva, Hinduism, Hindu Dharma and Sanatan Dharma are the same and can be used interchangeably. Hindutva is the practical application of the core values of Hindu Dharma in our day-to-day life.

Certainly not. The foundational principle of Hindu Dharma is that all living beings are manifestation of same consciousness. Hindutva welcomes diversity of thought, community cohesion and harmony. Hence any discrimination based on Gender, ethnicity, heritage, faith etc goes against the principles of Hindutva.