๐Ÿง ✊ Faith, politics, and power - questioned and challenged. ๐ŸŽง Chapters 47 & 48 from Nehru’s Autobiography

Monday, July 7, 2025

 ๐Ÿง ✊ Faith, politics, and power - questioned and challenged.

๐ŸŽง Chapters 47 & 48 from Nehru’s Autobiography 

๐Ÿ“˜ 47: What Is Religion?
As Gandhi fasted against separate electorates, Nehru admired the moral force but questioned the method.
He critiques organized religion for promoting fear, dogma, and control.
๐Ÿ” Nehru’s ideal: a rational, ethical philosophy grounded in truth - not ritual or hierarchy.

๐Ÿ“˜ 48: The ‘Dual Policy’ of the British Government
Nehru exposes British hypocrisy:
⚖️ Claiming neutrality, but obstructing reform.
He denounces the Indian Liberals for appeasing colonial power and defends Congress’s principled resistance as the only path to real justice and self-rule.

๐ŸŽง Listen to Nehru take on religion, reason, and empire - with fierce clarity.




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Audiobook | Chapter 7 (II) "THE LAST PHASE (1)" | Parts 7-12 | The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru

Friday, July 4, 2025

 ๐ŸŽง The Discovery of India - Chapter 7 (Part 2) ๐Ÿ“–

Title: The Last Phase 1 (Conclusion)

In the powerful conclusion to Chapter 7, Nehru explores India’s awakening in the shadow of empire — from revolt and repression to reform and rising nationalism.

Key highlights from this episode:

  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ The Great Revolt of 1857 and the rise of racialism under British rule

  • ⚖️ The British strategy of "balance and counterpoise" to divide and rule

  • ๐Ÿญ Uneven growth of industry across provinces

  • ๐Ÿ”„ Reform movements among Hindus and Muslims shaping social thought

  • ๐ŸŒ The global influence of Kemal Pasha, Asian nationalism, and the vision of Iqbal

  • ๐Ÿ—️ The beginning of heavy industry in India

  • ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Debates of identity and strategy: Tilak, Gokhale, and the question of separate electorates

๐ŸŽ™️ A crucial chapter that connects India’s past with the forces that would define its future. Listen now.



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๐Ÿฆœ๐ŸŒฟ Solitude, Squirrels… and Struggle : ๐ŸŽง Chapters 45 & 46 of Nehru’s Autobiography

Sunday, June 29, 2025

 

๐Ÿฆœ๐ŸŒฟ Solitude, squirrels… and struggle.
๐ŸŽง Chapters 45 & 46 of Nehru’s Autobiography are now available in the audio podcast series!

๐Ÿ“˜ 45: Animals in Prison
Amid prison walls, Nehru found companionship in the natural world —
๐Ÿ•Š️ birds, ๐Ÿฟ️ squirrels, ๐Ÿ•‍ stray dogs.
Their presence brought comfort, empathy, and rare peace.
His connection with animals became a gentle protest against harsh isolation.

๐Ÿ“˜ 46: Struggle
Nehru shifts back to the movement —
๐Ÿ’ช He celebrates people’s resilience,
๐ŸŒ draws inspiration from global revolutions,
๐Ÿ“ฃ and envisions socialist transformation for India.
Despite ideological tensions, he stays committed to Congress and Gandhi — trusting in change through unity and vision.

๐ŸŽง Tune in for a journey from quiet reflection to fiery conviction.



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Audiobook | Chapter 7 (I) "THE LAST PHASE (1)" | Parts 1-6 | The Discovery... by Jawaharlal Nehru

 ๐ŸŽง New Episode | The Discovery of India | Chapter 7 (Part 1) ๐Ÿ“–

Title: The Last Phase 1

In this compelling section, Nehru begins to trace the decline of India under British colonial rule and the first stirrings of modern nationalism. The economic, political, and intellectual foundations of a new India, and its coming struggle, begin to take shape.

Highlights of this episode:

  • ๐Ÿ›️ British consolidation of power and rise of the nationalist movement

  • ๐Ÿ‘‘ The ideology of empire and creation of a new elite caste

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ How the plunder of Bengal financed England’s Industrial Revolution

  • ๐Ÿญ The destruction of Indian industries and decline of agriculture

  • ๐Ÿ”— India becomes an economic and political appendage of Britain

  • ๐Ÿฐ The growth of the princely states under British protection

  • ๐Ÿ“ฐ The contradictions of British rule: emergence of voices like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the Indian press, Sir William Jones, and English education in Bengal

๐ŸŽ™️ This episode unpacks how colonial exploitation reshaped India’s economy, society, and self-perception.


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๐ŸŽง Chapters 43 & 44 from Nehru’s Autobiography ๐Ÿงฑ Jail walls, iron bars — and an unbroken spirit.

Sunday, June 22, 2025

 ๐Ÿงฑ Jail walls, iron bars — and an unbroken spirit.

๐ŸŽง Chapters 43 & 44 from Nehru’s Autobiography 

๐Ÿ“˜ 43: In Bareilly and Dehra Dun Gaols
Unwell and imprisoned, Nehru reflects on:

  • The decline of civil disobedience,

  • Harsh prison conditions,

  • And the courage of peasants, women, and political prisoners.
    He critiques social injustice and a disconnected elite, even as the movement falters under British repression.

๐Ÿ“˜ 44: Prison Humours
Jail life tested the mind and body, but Nehru found moments of:
๐Ÿ“š Learning
✍️ Writing
๐Ÿค Human connection
Even in solitude and censorship, the resilience of the human spirit shines through.

๐ŸŽง Listen to Nehru’s reflections on pain, hope, and dignity behind bars.




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