In this episode of the Oddcast Show, we host Aabhas Maldahiyar, an architect with a deep passion for history. He shares his journey from being a Marxist to embracing India's rich cultural heritage. Maldahiyar discusses the dangers of cultural Marxism, the misrepresentation of Indian history in textbooks, and the importance of reclaiming historical truths. He also delves into the impact of historical figures like Veer Savarkar and the significance of ancient institutions like Nalanda University. Join us for an enlightening conversation about the true essence of India's past and the urgent need to correct historical distortions.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:28 Discussing Pune and Bangalore
01:03 Aabhas Maldahiyar's Marxist Phase
04:28 Transition to Architecture and Cultural Marxism
06:50 Anna Hazare Movement and Political Involvement
09:12 Revelation at Ajanta and Ellora Caves
17:10 Understanding Left and Right in Politics
24:12 Distortion of Indian History
38:29 The Distortion of Indian History
38:54 Cultural Marxism and Historical Narratives
39:40 The Legacy of Mughal Kings in Modern India
40:57 Political Scenarios and Vote Banks
42:10 Renaming Places: A Cultural Reclamation
43:52 Savarkar: The Fountainhead of the Freedom Movement
45:16 The Revolutionary Movement and Military Strategy
53:43 The Importance of Nalanda University
57:58 The Destruction of Nalanda and Historical Narratives
01:06:59 The Need to Reclaim and Reshape History
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