Quote by Ram Swarup

But foreign should not be defined in geographical terms. Then it would have no meaning except territorial or tribal patriotism. To me that alone is foreign which is foreign to truth, foreign to Atman.

But foreign should not be defined in geographical terms. The

Summary

In this quote, the author expresses the idea that the concept of "foreign" should not be limited to geographical boundaries. They argue that tying foreignness solely to territory or a sense of tribal patriotism is shallow. Instead, they believe that something is truly foreign when it goes against the principles of truth and the indivisible self (Atman). Thus, foreignness is viewed not as an external characteristic determined by borders, but as a quality that is contrary to fundamental universal truths and the essence of one's inner being.

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Truth Patriotism

By Ram Swarup

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