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In this book, we examine the impact on Indian American children from school textbook narratives about Hinduism and ancient India, highlighting their alignment with colonial-racist discourse. This discourse causes psychological effects similar to those caused by racism: shame, inferiority, embarrassment, identity confusion, assimilation, and a detachment from their cultural heritage. The book represents four years of rigorous research and academic peer review, underscoring Hindupedia's dedication to challenging the portrayal of Hindu Dharma in academia.

Airāvata

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By Jit Majumdar


  1. pertaining to Irāvatī; as fast as the wind
  2. the king of the elephants, the son of Irāvatī, a descendant of Kaśyapa, the mount of Indra and one of the eight elephants guarding the universe (M. Bh.); a serpent son of Kaśyapa and Kadru whose descendant Ulūpi married by Arjuna and gave birth to Irāvāna (M. Bh.); an asura killed by Kŗşņa (M. Bh.).