{"product_id":"debrahmanising-history-dominance-and-resistance-in-indian-society-extensively-revised-edition","title":"Debrahmanising History: Dominance And Resistance In Indian Society (Extensively Revised Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Braj Ranjan Mani \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Manohar Publishers and Distributors\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ 1 December 2005\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback ‏ : ‎ 456 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9350980770\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9350980774\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 550 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDebrahmanising History\u003c\/b\u003e is a path-breaking work of historical revisionism that challenges the traditional \"Brahmanical\" narrative of Indian civilization. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"153\"\u003eBraj Ranjan Mani\u003c\/b\u003e provides a panoramic view of Indian history from the perspective of the marginalized—the Shudras, Ati-Shudras, and Adivasis—who have been systematically excluded from the mainstream cultural and political discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe book is an intellectual excavation of the \"counter-tradition\" of Indian thought. Mani argues that Indian history is not a monolithic evolution of Vedic culture, but a long-standing struggle between the forces of hierarchy (Dominance) and the forces of equality (Resistance). He meticulously traces this resistance through various movements and figures, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAncient Heterodoxy:\u003c\/b\u003e The radical egalitarianism of the Buddha and the Charvaka school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Bhakti Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e The defiant voices of radical saints like Kabir, Ravidas, and Chokhamela who bypassed priestly intermediaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModern Revolutionaries:\u003c\/b\u003e A deep dive into the ideologies of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eJyotirao Phule\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eB.R. Ambedkar\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003ePeriyar\u003c\/b\u003e, who sought to deconstruct the caste system and rebuild Indian society on the principles of social justice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis revised edition is expanded to include more contemporary analysis, positioning \"Debrahmanisation\" not just as an academic exercise, but as a necessary cultural revolution for a truly democratic India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBraj Ranjan Mani\u003c\/b\u003e is an independent scholar and a leading voice in the field of Dalit-Bahujan studies. His work is characterized by a fierce independence from institutional biases and a commitment to \"history from below.\" Mani is known for his ability to synthesize vast amounts of historical, sociological, and philosophical data to create a coherent narrative for social transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eBeyond \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eDebrahmanising History\u003c\/i\u003e, he has authored other significant works such as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003eKnowledge and Power: A Discourse for Transformation\u003c\/i\u003e. His writing is deeply influenced by the Enlightenment values of reason and humanism, which he applies to the specific context of the Indian caste reality. Mani remains an influential figure for activists, students, and thinkers who are interested in the intersection of identity, power, and historical truth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manohar Publishers \u0026 Distributors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51531630281002,"sku":"VASY-9350980770","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/41_OLk68bIL.jpg?v=1778583906","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/debrahmanising-history-dominance-and-resistance-in-indian-society-extensively-revised-edition","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}