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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.

Chāyā

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By Jit Majumdar


  1. shade; shadow
  2. resemblance; line; reflection; silhouette
  3. the daughter of Viśvakarmā (Vi. Pur.); a substitute wife of Sūrya and mother of Manu, Yama and Yāmī, Sāvarņi, Śani and Tāpanī (Hv. Pur.); a form of Durgā (A. Kośa).