Comments on: The Argumentative Indian: Writings On Indian History, Culture and Identity by by Amartya Sen

By: Rennasiancea

Rennasiancea — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:33:08 +0000

Dear,

Its good to write than do anything..

In Calcutta Still Bare Foot Man Pull Man like Animal on wood cart……a Below animal condition of this Toiletless civilisation of Temple Crook..

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By: Samaila Mohammed

Samaila Mohammed — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 05:44:20 +0000

I am a Nigerian. I have read the Argumentative Indian by Proffessor Sen. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It has opened my eyes to the wonderful world of India and Indians: their rich culture, their tolerance, their industry, their history and many more. Well done, Sen. Well done India.

By: Abhijit Ghate

Abhijit Ghate — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:16:00 +0000

I am not a book lover however , we see some dispute here between Mr. Sen and Tuhin… both seem to be correct in their own ways. I definitely am a critical evaluator. Claiming details of history is one thing and prooving it is another. Though intresting the book lacs some present day updates. Thanks you

By: Zubair Khan

Zubair Khan — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:08:55 +0000

Not to be a trend follower but I do find some sense in what Tuhin says against what is mentioned in the book . I we go into details we do find adequate proof. Thanks

By: Bijoy

Bijoy — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:05:33 +0000

I support Tuhin

By: Nandu

Nandu — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:22:26 +0000

Wow! What faith Tuhin has!!! Does he really believe in all he has written? He has not an iota of substance in what he has written but wants us to digest it in the name of “deep knowledge in spirituality”. Is spirituality knowledge? Of what use is the knowledge which I cannot test with my intellect and senses? Am I only to accept all this humbug of “spirituality” which will most likely seek to consign me to some corner of social order and let Tuhin perch on TOP??
That is why Buddha’s religion, which rejects the unbridled authority of Vedas and establishes the authority of intellect and reasoning is superior (but was destroyed by the likes of Tuhin).

By: Atma Gandhi

Atma Gandhi — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:14:17 +0000

The Title of Book should have been “Argumentative Bengali”. Mr. Sen is a Bengali and they are argumentative, they can go on talking endlessly without reaching conclusions/agreements.The poor economic development of Bengal is concrete proof of their iaction. The book is substantially a political book to counter revival of Hinduism, which is reviving as more & more Hindus are getting education, wealth & power and trying to recover their pride by looking back their achievements of their Civilisation which were destroyed by invading Muslims and manipulated Britishers. Even today Hindus are humiliated & suppressed by corriupt political parties & foreign funded media. Mr. Sen may be educated, intelligent, famous & well connected but he, like Bengali communists, is mental slave of Islam & Christianity. BJP does not opposes Muslims or christians, they oppose special privileges to them particularly in view of PARTITION in 1947.

By: Prerna M

Prerna M — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:27:19 +0000

I have started reading this book & the book helps me to delve deeper into the concepts of Indian Culture & its History. Although, the Indian History has presented some of the most complicated concepts but Sen has presented a very vivid picture that not only appears simple to comprehend but also leaves a deep impact in our minds. The way Sen has tried to incorporate examples in his every explanation paves way for a better & thorough understanding! I am about to complete the 1st section “VOICE & HETERODOXY” & i must say that the book is a MASTERPIECE INDEED & it must be read by all the Indians who want to have a better understanding of their culture & thus evolve a better understanding of themselves.

By: Aseem

Aseem — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:47:59 +0000

Very good quality writings of prof. Amartya sen.It’s a genuine identification of Indian culture and history.

By: Chandra

Chandra — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:36:16 +0000

Tuhin’s ramblings are laughable! It reminds me of someone spitting against the wind to spite the latter! Sen’s excellent contributions to humanity are beyond question. Tuhin’s exposition of the Hindutva insanity belies his prejudice. The most extensive DNA analysis of the Indians commissioned by the Indian Academy of Science seems to have finally settled the issue for most scientists (may not appease people like Tuhin). There are two distinct racial types in the Indian subcontinent: the North Indians with more of Indo-European lineage and the South Indians with more of the Australoid or Dravidian lineage.

By: S De

S De — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:47:22 +0000

He ends himself here.

Such an interesting and engrossing concept,the question of the Aryan invasion, and whether it ever happened or not! Yet the only people who have been interested in it are people with political or religious agenda. The trend started with Max Mueller, and has continued down the ages to the illiterate Hindutva activists. Just read the comment below. If anyone had any respect for the indigenous origin that he is trying to discuss, his poor English, use of web-slang (cud!), and his apparent lack of the ability for rational discussion is simply goes to undermine that respect for the theory, if such were its supporters.

By: tuhin

tuhin — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:50:40 +0000

Good morning,
i am reading the book. However not very happy when I go thru the pages.Mr Sen is an economist and show adequate ignorance in discovering India. I wud like to say if someone really wants to understand India then first he have to have deep knowledge in spirituality and eternal religion-sanatan dharm. From Satya to treta to drawpar there has been a continuity in existence of a race in india. Ram in treta -Krishna in dwapar -Buddha in Kalki. Lord Krisna himself spoke about his own personality as ram in treta. Mahabharat war took place 5000yrs back ie 3102 bc. Then how does Mr Sen says India was invaded by Aryan 1500bc giving strength to western propaganda of undermining india and her civilization. Everything starts here, before proceeding to further pages of the book. Secondly He says Sanskrit is indo European language. Sanskrit is a language which is existing eternally, though it is difficult to digest this fact that’s why I said earlier, you have e to have a strong spiritual base. Sanskrit can’t be compared to any language in the world as most language is somewhere or he other imperfect. Thirdly the reason Indian school children made to read about highly theoretical ‘indus-saraswati civilization’ because it is highly scientific. Because saraswati river is mention in the time of Mahabharata that it was almost dried up and it was considered to be the holy river in rig Veda, taking the origin of river to be somewhere in 9000yrs-11000. Research is still on, thus disproving Aryan invasion theory. I can go on…..I can go on arguing and I know I have no proof that doesn’t mean proof doesn’t exists. The book is cleverly named Argumentative Indian, because it is definitely going to boil the blood of India after reading this book and will cause argument in intellectual class. .Mr. Sen may be a Nobel Prize winner but shown void knowledge in his study towards Indian history. He has touched something unknowingly which in the long run will not only spoil his personality but also the self respect that he is enjoying in India and abroad. I believe either Mr Sen’s brain is corrupted or that he is influenced by corrupt personality. The entire book is cooked wth very unindian spices which is undigestable and poisonous. if i go by his words then my ancesters are arogant, ignorant, cruel and dirty, eitherwise how can they invade other country.
It is true that today we are having difficulty to trace our own race and our revered past, but as times penetrates more and more into dwapar( started 1700 AD, india wud again awake to proclaim her own identity. It is not that we Indian cant prove it. Patiently waiting for the day when the world order changes. The mother of all races is still not recognized. How cud she be? She is poor and week insulted and assaulted. Raped and robbed. Who will like to talk about such a mother in high esteem? The mother who taught and loved the world and what is she getting in return. I can understand from a far of country, but what about her own child who being born in her womb, still feels ashamed of give her adequate respect.
Satya yuga-100 enlighten –loving and respecting.100% spiritual/Lang: Sanskrit
Treta yuga-1/4 lost contact with divinity-Lang :Sanskrit major
Dwapar yuga-1/2 lost contact with divinity-lang: Sanskrit major
Kali yuga-all lost divinity-complete ignorance-lang Sanskrit major in the first part of kali then degraded wth degradation of human intellect to todays regional lang across India. The time we are living today is one of the most critical and happening time of the last 5000 yrs after Mahabharata war
Lot of books written about her none cud define her adequately. Time is not far when she will define with her own definition. I end myself here.
Thank you.

By: Deepa Bhat

Deepa Bhat — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:05:42 +0000

Yeah…The review of the book,”The Argumentative Indian: Writings On Indian History, Culture and Identity” by Amartya Sen is really good..so as to say excellent.Though it is brief, it provides the glimpses of this book, in a very effective manner…One can feel, as if the whole book is felt…Just superb…