Problem is not Sanatan Dharma. It's what politics has done to it
The opinion argues that political maneuvering is distorting the public meaning of “Sanatan Dharma” and turning the tradition into an agenda tool, calling for separation of tradition from politics.
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What happened (core claim)
A The Indian Express opinion argues that the problem is not “Sanatan Dharma” as a religious and cultural concept. The opinion claims that political maneuvering has distorted how “Sanatan Dharma” is practised and discussed publicly, turning it into an agenda tool rather than a faith or spiritual framework.
Background and earlier position (concept vs public use)
The opinion distinguishes between the underlying tradition of “Sanatan Dharma” and political projects that claim to represent that tradition. The opinion urges separation between religious or cultural substance and political representation goals.
What changed now (how public discourse is affected)
The opinion argues that contemporary political usage changes the public meaning and direction of “Sanatan Dharma.” According to the opinion, public debate becomes more agenda-driven and less focused on faith/spiritual understanding.
