Seeing Equally: Progressive Hindu Perspectives on Liberation and Equal Worth - Anantanand Rambachan & Sunita Viswanath

Seeing Equally: Progressive Hindu Perspectives on Liberation and Equal Worth

(Editors: Anantanand Rambachan & Sunita Viswanath)

An empowering anthology of essays by progressive Hindu believers pushing back against exclusionary visions of religion and articulating a modern theology rooted in equality and justice.

The core idea of samadarshini originates from the Bhagavad Gita: the virtuous and wise are those who see equally. Recognizing that the Divine lives within everyone and everything, this book argues that any act of cruelty, discrimination, or devaluation dishonors that inherent divinity.

Seeing Equally shares the conviction that at the heart of Hindu philosophy lies a world undivided by communalism, caste, patriarchy, and xenophobia. Serving as both a theological rumination and a call to action, these essays—written by practitioners steeped in the tradition—offer a path toward spiritual and social liberation rooted in diversity, dignity, and equal human worth.

Key Highlights:

• Progressive Theological Vision: Articulates an inclusive, anti-caste Hindu theology centered on radical love, justice, and equality.

• Counter-Narrative to Exclusion: Pushes back against narrow, divisive interpretations of religion in the contemporary world.

• Renowned Editors & Scholars: Co-edited by Dr. Anantanand Rambachan (author of A Hindu Theology of Liberation) and Sunita Viswanath (co-founder of Hindus for Human Rights).

• Essential Reading: Ideal for readers interested in interfaith dialogue, religious philosophy, social justice, and contemporary Hindu thought.