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Jul 5

Muslim Imams Are Converting to Hinduism in Indonesia

Hinduism is silently making a powerful comeback in the most unexpected place Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. From ancient temples rising again, to Muslim imams converting and leading thousands back to Sanatan Dharma, this is not just a cultural trend, it’s a civilizational awakening.

Today, Indonesia is the largest Muslim-majority country in the world. At one time, Hinduism held a strong influence on the island nation. It spread to the islands of Java and Sumatra at the start of the 1st century AD and prospered until the 15th century. However, Hinduism diminished after the arrival of Islam, making Hindus a minority in the country which soon became Muslim-dominated. Today, the Hindus of Indonesia continue to believe in the prophecies of their ancestors, particularly, King Jayabaya and priest Sabdapalon.

Sabdapalon was a mystic priest in the Court of King Brawijaya V of the Majapahit Empire, the most powerful empire of Indonesia. When the kingdom fell to Islamic influences and Brawijaya V converted to Islam in 1478, Sabdapalon cursed the King. He vowed to return after 500 years at the time of natural disaster and political corruption. The mystic priest predicted to free the archipelago from the clutches of Islam and restore the glory of the Hindu Javanese religion.

As per Kalpavrisha, Sabdapalon had said, “I am the servant of the Queen and all of the Dang Hyang (devas and spirits) in the land of Java. Starting from the first ancestor of your majesty, the Wiku Manumanasa, Sakutrem and Bambang Sakri, from generation to generation until today, a servant of the Javanese kings. For 2,000 years until now, nothing had changed in their religion. I was here to serve the descendants of the Javanese kings. This is where we part. I am returning to my origins. However, please our king be reminded, that after 500 years I will restore the Buda religion to all of Java.”

He had predicted, “My lord, you need to understand, if you turn to Islam, your offspring would be damned, and the Jawi (the persons who understand the Javanese kawruh) will leave Java (or losing his Javanese-ness) and the Javanese will have to follow other nations. But one day, the world will be led by a Javanese (Jawi) who understands.” Prior to parting, Sabdapalon warned, “After 500 years from now I will return and restore spirituality all around Java. Those who refuse will be diminished, they will be food for the demons, I won’t be satisfied until they are all shattered.”

While warning the people of Indonesia about his resurrection, he added, “When Mount Merapi erupts and its lava and ashes fall to the South-West with a terrible smell, that is the signal that I will be coming soon.” Interstingly, in 1978, the construction of modern Hindu temples were completed on the island nation. Many Muslims reconverted to Hinduism and at that time, Mt. Semeru had erupted too. The Hindus believed it to be the prophecies of Sabdapalon turning true.

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Jun 25

Emergency: The Whole Truth
Part 1: The Dark Prelude

A multi-part OpIndia series that exposes the complete reality of the Emergency (1975–77) imposed by Indira Gandhi, one of independent India’s most brutal authoritarian chapters. It’s an interesting watch and people who are not aware of the happenings should watch this series.

In this part, OpIndia exposes how Indira Gandhi, in a desperate attempt to cling to power, turned the entire nation into an open prison. Witness the real story of that era, marked by unemployment, corruption, inflation, and brutal repression. Understand how the Emergency was imposed, why it was declared, and the political calculations behind it.

Emergency: The Whole Truth
Part 2: The Unseen Torture

In this part, OpIndia uncovers the brutal censorship, media blackouts, forced sterilisations, and barbaric torture inflicted on innocent citizens. From Rajnath Singh being denied the last rites of his mother to Chittibabu tortured to death, from pregnant women shackled during delivery to youths sterilised at gunpoint, this is the dark truth they don’t want you to remember. This is not just history. This is a reminder of what happens when power goes unchecked and a nation is silenced.

Emergency: The Whole Truth
Part 3: The Spirit of Defiance

In the third part, OpIndia shows the extraordinary resistance that emerged from every corner of India when Indira Gandhi tried to turn the nation into a dictatorship under the guise of the Emergency. Emergency was not just the suspension of civil liberties, it was the testing of India’s soul. And India emerged victorious. Watch how hope, defiance, and the undying faith in democracy united an entire nation against authoritarianism. Because Indira may have chained the body of India, but its soul remained unshackled.

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May 13

How Donald Trump Lost India on the Geopolitical Chessboard

Unfortunately, US President Donald Trump pre-empted Modi's speech with his own.

After having crossed the strongest of red lines for India - interference or mediation between India and Pakistan for "Kashmir", which is an internal state of India, part of which is illegally occupied by Pakistan - he doubled down. That happened because his ego made him take credit for what he called a "ceasefire" - while India called it an "understanding". As Modi's speech clearly showed, the US administration had no role to play in that sequence of events.

After completely ruining the India-US relationship, he threw another lighted match into the mix—a trade carrot that would be offered if India and Pakistan complied with his ideas. This equivalence between India and Pakistan was another red line.

With that, Trump just detonated years of U.S.-India defense diplomacy with one reckless outburst after another.

Declaring that trade should be used to pressure India was the last straw.

With that single remark, he confirmed India’s deepest strategic fear: that the U.S. is not a partner, but a power that plays favorites—and is ready to weaponize even alliances.

If trade can be used as a tool of coercion, what’s stopping the U.S. from using defense systems as leverage in wartime?

For Indian planners, it’s a chilling prospect: being dependent on a volatile partner who might pull the plug mid-conflict. And, there is enough history of that. India remembers Kargil. In its hour of need, when Indian troops were locked in a bloody war in the Himalayas, the U.S. denied India access to GPS data.

That betrayal still echoes in South Block. Now, Trump has reminded New Delhi that even advanced U.S. platforms can become liabilities when the going gets tough.

Trump’s comment bruised egos and torched trust. Years of bipartisan effort to anchor India-U.S. defense ties now lie in ruins.

The cost?

Billions in lost defense deals, a strategic reset in New Delhi, and a glaring signal to Indian policymakers: America, under Trump, is too erratic to rely on. America without Trump is the return of the Deep State.

India may now be set to create an entirely different coalition. Please check our earlier newsletter on the development of geopolitical alignments to understand the significance of the US and India's break.

Henceforth, the way this alignment will move is something to watch now.

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May 7

Bhāskara II (1114-1185 CE), also known as Bhaskaracharya, holds a revered position in the annals of Indian mathematics and astronomy. As head of the astronomical observatory at Ujjain, a prominent center of mathematical learning in ancient India, his contributions significantly shaped the course of these disciplines.

Bhāskara II’s mathematical prowess extended across various domains, leaving an enduring impact on the field. His systematic use of the decimal system, including the decimal point, stands as a testament to his understanding of numerical representation.

His renowned arithmetic text, Lilavati, delves into a wide spectrum of mathematical concepts, presented in a captivating narrative style. This masterpiece covers arithmetical and geometrical progressions, plane and solid geometry, and methods for solving indeterminate equations. Bhāskara II’s exploration of the shadow of the gnomon, rules of operations with zero, and the use of negative numbers and surds further enriched the understanding of these concepts. His refined estimation of π (pi) and solutions to problems involving interest computation and combination theory showcase the depth of his mathematical explorations.

In Bijaganita, his algebraic work, Bhāskara II delves into the properties of positive and negative numbers and surds. He acknowledges the existence of both positive and negative square roots for positive numbers. His innovative methods for solving equations with multiple unknowns laid the groundwork for advancements in algebraic techniques.

Bhāskara II’s ingenuity is further evident in the Chakravala method, a cyclic algorithm he developed for solving indeterminate quadratic equations. His exploration of Pell’s equation (Nx² + 1 = y²) and his insights into preliminary concepts of mathematical analysis and differential calculus, including the notion of a vanishing differential coefficient at an extremum value, foreshadowed later developments in calculus.

Beyond these major works, Bhāskara II’s contributions extend to a proof of the Pythagorean theorem, solutions of quadratic, cubic, and quartic indeterminate equations, and the use of letters to represent unknown quantities, further solidifying his place as a mathematical pioneer.

Bhāskara II’s astronomical pursuits were equally remarkable. Building upon Brahmagupta’s astronomical model, he accurately defined various astronomical quantities and provided a close estimation of the length of the sidereal year at approximately 365. 2588 days.

His astronomical treatise, Siddhanta Shiromani, comprises two parts, one focusing on mathematical astronomy covering planetary longitudes, diurnal motion, and eclipses, and the other dedicated to the study of celestial spheres. His examination of the crescent shape of the moon, sunrise equations, and the paths of the sun and moon demonstrated a deep understanding of celestial mechanics.

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May 2

Raja Samgramaraja! Not everyone are familiar with this king from Kashmir, who ruled from 1003 to 1028 CE. He was the founder of the Lohara dynasty. Mahmud of Ghazni plundered and looted many kingdoms in India besides razing hundreds of temples to the ground, beheading lakhs of Hindus, taking women as sex slaves, and converting many to Islam. Do you know Raja Samgramaraja repulsed several attacks of Mahmud of Ghazni in Kashmir? Plunderer Mahmud could never defeat the Kashmiri king! Besides, Raja Samgramaraja also helped Trilochanpala, the Hindu Sahi ruler of Kabul, with an army against Mahmud of Ghazni. The combined army defeated Sultan Mahmud. It is unfortunate that History books did not teach us this!

Samgramaraja ascended the throne of Kashmir in 1003 CE after the death of Didda, the queen of Kashmir. Didda belonged to Lohara, a region located in the Pir Panjal range of mountains between western Punjab and Kashmir. She was married to Ksemgupta, the king of Kashmir. After the death of Ksemgupta, Didda became the queen Regent, as the heir to the throne Abhimanyu II was a minor. It was 958 CE. Abhimanyu II died 13 years later. Didda assumed sole power of Kashmir. As she had no sons left, she adopted Samgramaraja, her nephew in her old age, and declared him heir though she already vested administrative affairs of the kingdom to Vidraharaja, one of her brothers. After Didda’s death though Samgramaraja became king of Kashmir, thus laying the foundation of the Lohara dynasty, there were internal conflicts with several claimants to the throne.

The Arabs made several attempts to conquer Kashmir after they established themselves in Sindh in the beginning of the 8th century, but in vain. Junaid, the Arab governor of Sindh, attacked Kashmir few years later following the orders of Caliph Hisham. Lalitaditya Muktapida was then the king of Kashmir. The Kashmiri king defeated Junaid and thus the Arab attempt of plundering Kashmir failed. Junaid also attacked North India, but failed in this expedition. A confederacy of North Indian and South Indian rulers under the leadership of Nagbhat I, the Gurjar Partihar king badly defeated the Arab forces in Rajasthan. Another attempt to attack Kashmir was made by Hisham ibn ‘Amr al-Taghlibi, the Arab governor of Sindh after Junaid, appointed by Caliph Mansur. But Taghlibi failed to subjugate Kashmir too. After the Arabs, it was the Ghaznavids who attempted to conquer Kashmir. During Samgramaraja’s reign, Mahmud was the Sultan of Ghazni. Sultan Mahmud heard a lot about the wealth of India. He started on a plundering expedition in India. He himself attacked Kashmir several times, but failed. Samgramaraja bravely repulsed all of his attacks.

Tunga was the prime minister of Kashmir during Didda’s reign. He continued holding office under Samgramaraja. He was a herdsman before his stint in the Kashmir court and was in love with the queen. During Didda’s reign, he misused powers to satisfy his own greed. He inducted corrupt officials who were more interested in meeting their respective selfish motives and usurping money from the subjects. Samgramaraja could not curtail Tunga’s power. This continued for several years until Tunga was murdered. But even after his death, corruption in Kashmir continued. Despite internal conflicts, Samgramaraja was always alert against any possible military attacks by Arabs. He fortified his kingdom, kept a strong standing military force, and upgraded the military infrastructure.

During Samgramaraja’s time, Trilochanpala was the Hindu Sahi ruler of Kabul with capital at Waihand. Earlier, this kingdom expanded to cover eastern Afghanistan, Gandhara of Punjab, and more areas. During the beginning of the 10th century, the Hindu Sahi kingdom comprised little parts of Afghanistan, Punjab and Pakistan with capital at Waihand near Peshawar. In 1001, Mahmud of Ghazni started his military expeditions attacking regions in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and then India. He attacked Waihand in 1002 and 1009 respectively. Jaipal was then the Hindu Sahi ruler in 1002 CE and his son Anandpal in 1009. Both faced a crushing defeat. Sultan Mahmud had vowed to raid, plunder and loot the wealthy Hindu kingdoms regularly.

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Apr 7

Vowing to protect the jobs of 'deserving' teachers whose appointment was cancelled by a Supreme Court order, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee today cited the example of the all-India medical entrance exam NEET & said the top court did not cancel the whole examination in that case.

“The Supreme Court must clarify who is deserving and who is not. Give us the list. No one has the right to break the education system. In the Vyapam case in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, so many people were killed. They have not got justice till today. In NEET,

..many allegations surfaced. The Supreme Court did not cancel the examination. Why is Bengal being targeted? We want to know. You are scared of Bengal's talent,” she told a gathering of sacked teachers at Kolkata's Netaji Indoor Stadium.
Credit : CNN News18.

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