Hinduism and Human Rights

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The book explores the integration of Human Rights concepts within the Indian Constitution, emphasizing their interpretation through the lens of Hinduism's historical and cultural frameworks. It contrasts the focus on rights in Western Human Rights discourse with the Indian tradition, which prioritizes duties and moral education as seen in ancient Gurukuls and Ashramas. The text highlights the complexities of aligning modern Human Rights with religious perspectives, revealing that ancient Indian philosophies did not explicitly frame these concepts as rights but embedded them within ethical teachings.