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Hinduism: Equality

Hindu attitudes to racial harmony

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Overview

Mahabharata 5.39, Gandhi at Pietermaritzburg in 1893 and his work in South Africa, criticism of his early views on race, his influence on later campaigners, the diversity of Hindus, and British Hindus today.

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How did Gandhi's time in South Africa lead him to fight racial injustice?

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What is racial harmony, and why do Hindus support it?

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How does Mahabharata 5.39 motivate Hindus to work for racial harmony?

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  1. 1

    What is racial harmony, and why do Hindus support it?

    Model answer

    Racial harmony means people of different ethnic groups living together peacefully and with respect. Hindus support it because the same atman is present in every race.

  2. 2

    How does Mahabharata 5.39 motivate Hindus to work for racial harmony?

    Model answer

    The golden rule in Mahabharata 5.39 asks Hindus to treat others as they would wish to be treated. People of every race deserve the respect a Hindu wants for themselves.

  3. 3

    What happened to Gandhi at Pietermaritzburg in 1893?

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    Gandhi was thrown off a train in South Africa for refusing to leave a first-class carriage reserved for white people. The event led Gandhi to fight racial injustice.

  4. 4

    How did Gandhi work for racial equality in South Africa?

    Model answer

    Gandhi founded the Natal Indian Congress in 1894 to fight laws against Indians. Gandhi led non-violent campaigns there for over twenty years.

  5. 5

    Why do some historians criticise Gandhi's early views on race?

    Model answer

    Some of Gandhi's early South African writings used racist language about Black Africans. Historians debate how far his views later changed.

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    How did Gandhi influence other campaigners for racial harmony?

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    Martin Luther King Jr used Gandhi's non-violent methods against racial segregation in the USA. Nelson Mandela called Gandhi an inspiration.

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