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VEER SAVARKAR’S PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS ON THE STATUS OF HINDU WOMEN
Author(s): Sudha Narang

Abstract
Veer Savarkar a prominent nationalist thinker and political activist held distinct philosophical perspectives on the socio-cultural position of Hindu women in early twentieth-century India. Post-2021 scholarship has revisited Savarkar’s writings including his essays speeches and personal notes to analyze his stance on gender roles women’s rights and societal responsibilities within Hindu culture. Savarkar’s philosophy reflects a synthesis of nationalist ideology social reform and traditional cultural values emphasizing both the moral and civic duties of women as vital contributors to nation-building. This study examines the evolution of Savarkar’s views on women’s status focusing on his conceptualization of gender roles education empowerment and participation in socio-political life. By analyzing primary sources contemporary commentaries and post-2021 scholarly interpretations the research highlights how Savarkar’s ideas intersected with broader debates on social reform Hindu identity and the modernization of Indian society. The paper also evaluates the implications of his philosophy for contemporary discussions on gender equality cultural preservation and social transformation illustrating the enduring relevance and contested nature of his views on Hindu women.