Snakes in the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0 by Rajiv Malhotra

Snakes in the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0 Reviews

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  Rakesh Anand Bakshi

  Who invented and constructed the Divide & Rule policy to govern & suppress the Indian Civilisation and why we need to wake up to the Wokeism imported from the west and change the course of Indian Civilization before its eroded by institutions & people from outside and within.
  
  Pathbreaking, stellar book, should be read by Indians
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  Nishu Thakur

  I have read Breaking India book long time back. That book me lot of clarity. The clarity which was really helpful for me in coming out of small delusional world. Here is the sequel of that book. The purpose of this book is to say that there are snakes that are spreading poison. The poison is the ideology which is anti-India and anti-Hinduism. This comes eleven years after the first edition of Breaking India was published.
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  SANJAY

  Rajeev Malhotra is a US-based entrepreneur, who has made it his life’s mission to analyse how US academia thinks of India and its Hindu culture. His basic thesis is that Hindu culture and philosophical traditions have been maliciously short-charged by US scholars, and this needs to be countered.He famously got into a spat with Wendy Doniger over her interpretation of Hindu mythology. He has built up a large following of acolytes, and of detractors. Therefore, whether you agree or disagree with his views, you can not ignore them.
  
  He has written several books on this theme, including a book called ‘Breaking India’ some ten years ago. This book which was not an easy read, primarily because of the rambling nature of the arguments, led to the coining of a somewhat unusual term ‘Breaking India Forces’: a miscellaneous grouping of Marxist intellectuals, ‘pseudo-seculars’, ‘foreign-funded NGOs’, missionaries, and generally anyone who was disparaging of Hindu culture. The book has had an enormous influence on social media activists and may have contributed to the immense legislative and social pressure that NGOs are facing in India. There is a marked improvement in the flow of Mr Malhotra’s writing in this second book as compared to the first book ‘Breaking India 1.0.’
  
  This book ratchets up the pressure on civil society further by updating the thesis. The argument now focuses on how Critical Race Theory (CRT) of US has been applied ‘mindlessly’ to Indian situation by the Left, as Critical Caste Theory (CCT). The objective is to keep India down in the same way as the Aryan invasion theory and imported concepts of caste changed India’s politics for a hundred years. Mr Malhotra is careful to acknowledge the basic logic of CRT in the US situation, while contesting its transformation and application to India as CCT.
  
  Mr Malhotra’s narrative goes on to argue that in order to do so, Harvard University, has deliberately marshalled the wealth and energy of well-known Indian industrialists who are unwittingly giving away their money to Left wing causes (disguised as social justice). The book mentions names of many NGOs, donor agencies as well Universities which are allegedly complicit in this project of the Leftists based in USA. These include Ashoka University, Omidyar Network, J-PAL, Godrej group, Azim Premji group, IPSMF, among several others.
  
  Some of Mr Malhotra’s arguments make sense from the perspective of practising Hindus (and Christians, Jews, Muslims as well), who perhaps just want to be left alone, and resent the often pointless criticism unleashed by American academia as a kind of intellectual Buzkashi. This sentiment has been expressed rather forcefully in another (deeply disturbing) book titled ‘Invading the Sacred’, which was heavily influenced by Mr Malhotra’s work.
  
  To be fair, over the years, American academia and publishing industry has developed immense soft power because of their industriousness. You will often see how Indian politicians pathetically crave for recognition by US or Western media, even when they emphatically espouse Swadeshi. So while the influence of anything Amareekan on Indian elite is undeniable, most people are unlikely to buy Rajeev Malhotra’s thesis of Harvard’s malicious intrusion, simply because it is so outlandish.
  
  However, it is also likely that the conspiracy angle of his arguments will persuade many Indians and will drive the dialogue, at least for some time, on the social media, and possibly in legislative circles. Some of the entities mentioned in the book have already been facing regulatory scrutiny.
  
  This book is therefore important reading for anyone who wants to understand the perspective of those on the Right, as also get some juicy gossip about the Left. The book is also rather huge, 800 pages, and could be slow reading for many.
  
  It could also be a disturbing experience, as Mr Malhotra feels that he has has his back to the wall, and passes on that feeling to the reader as well!
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  Sanjeev Rajput

  Are you tired of boring book reviews that lack excitement and humor? Well, get ready for a rollercoaster ride of intellect and laughter with the world's best book review of "Snakes in the Ganga"! Brace yourself, because this book is a game-changer.
  
  Imagine a book so powerful that it could reshape an entire civilization. "Snakes in the Ganga" is that book! It's like a superhero swooping in to save India's ancient culture from devious attacks. These attacks, masterfully orchestrated from international locations, aim to exploit the cracks in India. But fear not, for this book shines a spotlight on these inconspicuous threats and exposes them like never before.
  
  Rajiv Malhotra, the intellectual extraordinaire, takes us on a mind-bending journey through the ecosystem of break India forces. His analysis is so expert-driven and profound that it'll make your brain cells do a happy dance. He uncovers how these negative forces infiltrate India's institutions, polluting them with toxic ideologies. It's like discovering snakes in the holy Ganga, and boy, does it leave you shocked!
  
  But wait, there's more! This book connects the dots between Marxism, Critical Race Theory, wokeism, and more. It's like untangling a web of intellectual chaos with a touch of humor. Rajiv unravels how these narratives myopically examine caste, Muslim grievances, gender, and LGBTQ issues. It's a wake-up call to question our colonized conditioning and challenge the so-called "intellectual frameworks" being cooked up in places like Harvard University. Who knew academic discourse could be so sinister?
  
  And let's not forget the Ivy League universities and their role in painting India as the root cause of all social and political problems in the West. It's like they're playing a twisted game of blame-India-first. But fear not, because "Snakes in the Ganga" exposes their shenanigans with wit and wisdom.
  
  The paramount objective of this book is to promote and propagate the interests of real India, unveiling the forces conspiring against its national sovereignty and prosperity. It's a rallying cry for a grand narrative built on honest research, love for the nation, and a deep sense of our ancient civilization's ethos. This is not just a book; it's a weapon against colonial stupor!
  
  So, my fellow knowledge seekers, prepare to have your minds blown! Dive into the pages of "Snakes in the Ganga" and let the light of knowledge and awareness penetrate your being. Get ready to laugh, learn, and take proactive measures to combat the break India forces. Because when it comes to books, this one slithers to the top of the must-read list!
  
  Disclaimer: No snakes were harmed in the making of this review.
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  Arunima Choudhary

  Ill researched, obviously biased with very few facts to support those opinions. Would be lovely if the author lived in the real world...
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  Harsh Agrawal

  Snakes in the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0 by Rajiv Malhotra and Vijaya Vishwanathan is a provocative and thought-provoking book that delves into the hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface of India's institutions. The authors use the metaphor of the Ganges River, a place that is traditionally seen as safe and sacred, to illustrate how unsuspecting individuals can be caught off guard by these dangers.
  The book is a follow-up to Malhotra's earlier classic, Breaking India, which was written over a decade ago. It delves into the hidden dangers that are lurking beneath the surface of India's institutions. The authors use the metaphor of the Ganges River, a place that is traditionally seen as safe and sacred, to illustrate how unsuspecting individuals can be caught off guard by these dangers.The authors argue that the dangers discussed in this new book are wider in scope and have more backing than those discussed in the previous book. They argue that negative forces are infiltrating India's institutions and polluting them with toxins, challenging the legitimacy of the Indian government, and inciting social problems that are blamed on both the government and the Hindu civilization.
  The book explains how new academic frameworks and discourse being developed in places like Harvard University have sinister intentions towards India. It also examines how some of India's own elites, including some well-known patriots, are knowingly or unknowingly, consciously or maybe unconsciously, actively sponsoring such negative forces. The authors argue that the nest where these snakes are being incubated and nurtured is American Ivy League universities, specifically Harvard. They argue that many bright young Indians are lured into Harvard's orbit, tutored, and brainwashed before being exported back to India to spread the dangerous thinking.
  The book explains how Marxism is being reformulated and repackaged into ideological systems like Critical Race Theory. The authors are in support of movements like Black Lives Matter but wish to point out how such movements are being dovetailed to fulfil Marxist agendas.
  The book is well-researched and cites over a thousand endnotes and several pages of bibliography. It could upset some people simply because they are not used to seeing these widely acclaimed ideas and institutions in this light. However, the authors present ample evidence to support their thesis, and it is not just a few individuals that are considered the dangerous snakes in this thesis, but a pretty large number. Overall, Snakes in the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0 is a wakeup call for India that challenges readers to think critically about the hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface of India's institutions.
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  O.V. Jayaram

  Rajiv Malhotra has always proven to identify threats to the Indic civilization faster than the general public and even various experts. His ability to read the dangers posed by the woke Left in American academia shines through here. The threat is not unique to India but to the USA as well. Highly recommended read.
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  Neha Nagar

  A well researched book substantiated with evidence and proof. It conveys the intent of authors in remarkable simplicity. Hatts off to Rajiv Malhotra and Vijaya Vishwanath for taking on to the big wigs in International Arena with courage and determination. If Breaking India highlighted the nexus of NGOs to dismantle India, this time it is Foreign Universities, Corporate Houses and the Artificial Intelligence in full play to recolonize us again. The book wakes up every Indian to the deleterious effect of Wokeism in the form of Critical Caste Theory, gender fluidity, Cancel Culture and DEI prevalent today. It go deep into the nexus between the institutions at Harvard University and Indian Billionares. It exposes how the funding by big Indian Corporate Houses is being circumvented by foreign Universities to serve the interest and projects inimical to Bharat. How even the Government is caught unaware about the wokeism being introduced in India through their multi level network operating at each and every facet of the society.
  The book is quite systematic and organized in its presentation. Clarity, precision and simplicity what marks the style of the authors in making it understandable to the reader. First part is theoretical discussing dialectic theory propounded by Hegel extended by Marx to Materialism and caste into new mould by Gramsci and Frankfurt School. Then comes the Post Modernism School which deconstructs all narratives giving rise to wokeism. The author explains how this concept is being imported in India and how being used to attack meritocracy of IITs social system. Caste is being labelled as root of racism to attack Hinduism.
  The second Part deals with the role of Harvard University in digesting Indian thoughts into western philosophy erasing the very credit to the origin of thoughts. The authors also compares the funding of China to Harvard viz a viz India and shows how China is controlling the narrative at its own term and conditions. While anti India Narrative is being publicized everywhere by Harvard scholars, research papers but there is no anti china narrative seen. Rather, policies of China are appreciated. How even the funding by Indian Billionares is bolstering the anti India Narrative. The book open eyes to Harward becoming Vishwa Guru by exporting post modernism in the Indian society through our own funding. It highlights the role of prominent Business Houses in all this. The third Part takes us to the working of prominent Universities in India with the Harward Funding against the interest of our country. He cites various examples from this Universities to substantiate it.
  One of the lesson from the book is that India has opened its humanities to the western thought and culture with no in-house research and no impetus to it. Consequently, Indian Database is being utilized by the west to project their paradigm on us. It explains the security reasons which India might face in future. Another lesson is emergence of WEF as a giant structure and how it has power to impact the society, politics and economics of a nation. The main thrust of the book is to first identify the poisonous snakes in the Ganga and then to annihalate, remove and curb them to make Ganga pristine again.
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  Anshu Dubey

  Book Review - Snakes in the Ganga | Breaking India 2.0
  
  This is another one of those few current times books that should become part of academic curriculum.
  
  It stands out as a result of years of research and real-life observations of the authors, on the direction of global society and its influences of Indic civilization.
  It is a bold book as it fearlessly uncovers ( I actually feel like using the word ‘exposes’) the invisible vicious net of Critical Race Theory, Woke theory and the extent to which educational institutions, governments, influential individuals and mass society are being affected and damaged by it. It would have already ruffled many feathers as expose of institutions and individuals is brave and astonishing. Also, somewhere it leaves a scare in reader’s heart that how quickly we seem to be running towards destruction of our societal fabric.
  
  The authors explain the four big theories covered in the book, in easily comprehensible language and style. These four stories have been meticulously divided into sections and chapters (thus the recommendation to include as a text book in academics) where each of the four aspects have been explained in detail – the uncomfortable truth has been uncovered. Starting from Critical Race Theory to Critical Caste Theory to Harvard University Nexus and Indian Billionaires to New Indian Elites, the book breaks down the new narratives into objective chunks. This not only provides a good understanding of the current state but also serves as a tool that can be used to counter the wild-fire like fluid concepts of CRT. Something on the line of Kshatra Spirit!
  
  The book draws a good sequel to Breaking India 1.0 and also explains how it is different from the first one. It details impartial comparisons between the new narratives and the old culprits of Marxism, Liberalism and Postmodernism. How the focus has shifted from individual identity to group identity; how equal opportunity is replaced with equal outcome and how scholarship & merit is replaced with cancel culture.
  What makes this book particularly beneficial to read is its analysis of impact of all this on Bharat, its civilization and near future society and governments.
  
  A reading tip: It is best to read ‘Snakes in the Ganga’, in conjunction with ‘India, that is Bharat’ by J Sai Deepak.
  
  
  
  Knowing the detailed background of coloniality, Christian monolithic thought process, efforts and narratives helps to quickly understand the key points made in this book.
  A must have for personal collection as well as a library.
  Anshu Dubey
  
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  Jay Sharma

  Definitely worth a read for a different perspective of the new contemporary breaking india forces, alongside new ideologies emanating from the west via government's and academia (e.g. HKS). To that end, the beginning of the book is a great introduction in the level of penetration of CRT in all facets of society in the west (for those not interested in the broader implications faced by india).
  
  If not for the first book (breaking india), this book helps me better comprehend all the anti-india bias and ideologies currently/presently being propogated in academia (post graduation from university, or even by attending the Harvard india conferences).
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  B. BALA CHANDER

  Took a lot of time to read the book and read other novels in between . Both the books should be treasured because the damages envisaged by @Rajiv Malhotra will not be faced by us .The next generation will certainly abuse US because we did not take any effort to limit the damages in spite of knowing the issues and the culprits. The amount of efforts the authors put can be seen with every reference attached..hats off to both of them 🙏🙏
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  Lk Pal

  This is a very heavy book. You need a lot of patience and concentration to digest the material inside it. A lot of research has gone into its making. This is an eye opener for the people of India particularly, the Indian government functionaries. I found that many facts have been repeated.
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  HARIPRASATH.S

  Good
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  Infinite Wisdom

  Great book. The Leftist are worse than Nazis. With Nazis you could see what they were up to, but with Leftists, you do not understand their game. Leftists have entered into an unholy alliance with Islamists to destroy Hinduism.