Question

Patrick S. Bresnan, Awakening: An Introduction to the History of Eastern Thought ch. 8

1. Why did almost all of the Indian subcontinent fall under the rule of Muslim overlords? Do you believe that this was inevitable? Do you see any similarity between the Muslim Conquest and the so called Aryan Conquest?

2. Why did both Muslims and Hindus feel deep respect for Nanak? What was the essence of his teaching?

3. Referring to Gandhi, Albert Einstein said: "Generations to come, it may be, will scarcely believe that such a one as this in flesh and blood walked upon this earth." Do you agree?

4. Gandhi claimed that his power came from a love of truth as revealed in the Upanishads and the Bhagavad-Gita. Does this make sense to you? How was it revealed in Gandhi's life?

5. At the turn of the millennium, the names of many candidates were offered for "person of the century." Gandhi appeared to be the favorite. Can you think of a better candidate?

Answer 1

Beginning of 12th century several Islamic state were established their power and dominance in Indian subcontinent.The credit of laying firm foundation of muslim rules over India goes to Ghori .He sized the throne of Gahzni In 1175 AD.. The major reason the rules of Muslim overloads are

1.fertile plain of India which majorly attracted to Ghori for huge production of resources and earning money .

2.India exposed political and military weakness on that period which was greatly influence muslim rulers over the world and provide scope for dominance.

Yes this was inveitable .Because mulim rulers was strengthfull as compare Indian military.

Noo there is no similarity between muslim conquest and so called Arayn conquest many secientist argues Aryan pre dominantly exist in india and they were not invaded in India as like muslim rulers .

2.

For the Godly qualities Gurunanak Dev was highly respected by both muslim and Hindu.He is held in high esteem .Guru nanak was massenger of God and he told that there will no discreamination and difference of Hindu and Muslim .They are both children of God.They were brothers and sisters..

The essence of Teaching Gurunanak helps us to maintain communial harmony of nation . Gurunanak ideology was not separation of human but believe entire humanity has originated in same Devine .so it will helps highly to lead peaceful life and inculcate Faith , justice ,equality, truth , cooperation , among learners.

3. Yes I am agree

4.yes it's make sense to me . Because holy religion book taught us about non violence , love to humanity , cooperation , sympathy , understanding the feelings of others .so the power love of truth can be sourced in Bhagavad Gita and guidelines for Gandhiji.

Gandhiji was self - identification of with truth and love as supreme value .He serves himself whole life in human welfare.he was leading holy life .he was fight with British with his weapon non violence .so every aspect of his life has reflected the influence of Bhagavad Gita .

5. No there is no any other option of Gandhiji as century of man .