Hindutva: Exploring The Idea of Hindu Nationalism (Paperback) By Jyotirmaya Sharma

Hindutva: Exploring The Idea of Hindu Nationalism is a thoughtful, scholarly examination of how the idea of “Hindutva” evolved — tracing its intellectual roots and how it came to shape modern Hindu nationalism. Sharma reviews writings and philosophies of influential thinkers such as Dayananda Saraswati, Sri Aurobindo, Swami Vivekananda, and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, among others, to understand how religious, cultural, and political identities have been intertwined over time.

The book asks difficult and important questions: What does it mean to call oneself “Hindu”? Who defines Hindu identity? And, crucially — what are the implications of defining national identity primarily through religion? Through rigorous analysis and clear historical context, the book offers readers a deeper, critical perspective on nationalism, identity, and the social dynamics in India.

Buy this book from Kitabharu and read a penetrating, well-researched exploration of how religion, identity, and nationalism intersect — essential for anyone seeking to understand the roots and debates around Hindu nationalism.