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A Critical Review of Religion as Knowledge: The Hindu Concept – Janaki Abhisheki by Shalini Rawat

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, Voice of India Academy successfully hosted a global online event exploring Janaki Abhisheki’s groundbreaking work Religion as Knowledge: The Hindu Concept. This session, led by literary critic and cultural commentator Shalini Rawat, offered a powerful rethinking of Hinduism—not as mere ritual or blind faith, but as a living, evolving system of knowledge. The event began at 8:30 PM IST, with participants joining from multiple time zones: 7:00 AM US/PST 8:00 AM US/MST 9:00 AM US/CST 10:00 AM US/EST 3:00 PM UK (GMT) 4:00 PM Europe (CET) This worldwide participation underscored the universal relevance of Abhisheki’s work and the Academy’s mission to foster global philosophical dialogue. Rawat emphasized Abhisheki’s central insight: religion as epistemology. The Vedas, Upanishads, and classical darśanas provide frameworks for inquiry, debate, and intellectual exploration. Far from being reduced to ritual practice, Sanātana Dharma engages deeply with questions of truth, perception, and reality. She highlighted the creative tension between philosophical abstraction and lived practice. Hindu traditions thrive precisely because they balance metaphysical speculation with everyday ritual and ethical conduct. Abhisheki’s work bridges these dimensions, showing how philosophy and practice are not opposed but complementary. A particularly engaging part of the discussion was Rawat’s comparative lens. She contrasted Hindu epistemology with Abrahamic traditions, noting that while Abrahamic faiths often emphasize belief, obedience, and divine revelation, Sanātana Dharma approaches religion as a knowledge system—open-ended, dialogical, and rooted in inquiry. This distinction is vital: Hinduism does not demand unquestioning faith but invites seekers into a lifelong journey of exploration and realization. Participants praised Rawat’s ability to make complex ideas accessible. Her storytelling and critical insights ensured that the discussion was not only intellectually stimulating but also culturally resonant. The event reaffirmed Voice of India Academy’s mission to foster global conversations that bridge philosophy, culture, and critical thought. ✨ Religion as Knowledge continues to inspire dialogue about the role of religion in shaping knowledge systems and guiding human progress. Sanātana Dharma stands as a reminder that religion can be a path of inquiry, wisdom, and universal relevance. #SanatanaDharma #VoiceOfIndiaAcademy #JanakiAbhisheki #ShaliniRawat #sanatanadharma #HinduPhilosophy #ReligionAsKnowledge #Philosophy #Epistemology #ComparativeReligion #KnowledgeSystems #HinduWisdom #ReligionAsKnowledge #GlobalPhilosophy #KnowledgeIsSacred #ComparativeReligion #GlobalDialogue #PhilosophyForAll