The recent incidents of violence against pub-goers in Karnataka by so-called protectors of Hindu culture has thrown up the issue of what is considered "Hindu culture".
Hindu philosophy exhorts its adherents to follow 'absolute' moral principles instead of the those of a fleeting nature. Hinduism provides a detailed practical philosophy for self-development and expressly rejects imposition of any kind by the self-styled votaries of the Hindu culture.
What India needs today is not pro-Hindu organisations but genuine Gurus well-versed in the Shastras---Vedas, Upanishads, et al, to travel all over the country teaching the tenets of Hinduism to build up a strong body of young Hindus practising the philosophical ideals, i.e. a Hindu cultural renaissance.
For example, concerned Hindus should encourage the setting up of learning centres of the Ramakrishna Mission in every district of India to facilitate rapid growth of philosophically enriched young Hindus. In this way alone can the 'Pub culture' be countered.
The additional solution in the meantime is to ban pubs. Prohibition while not a solution, drinking in the privacy of homes with companions chosen by the host will certainly rein in misguided youth who equate freedom with anarchy.
Hindus must not ignore the fact that much as they may complain about the rise in the numbers of non-Hindus, Hinduism preaches tolerance by laying emphasis on self-development rather than violence against deviants.
Since Hinduism is a practical philosophy it must be included in the school curriculum along with other subjects. No individual can live without a personal guiding philosophy and a non-religious practical philosophy is necessary for young Indians from their childhood.
Such a practical philosophy can be introduced in school curriculum in the form of simple Yoga and Pranayama exercises at the primary school, gradually introducing the young minds towards more complex practical exercises by the time they reach the Class 12 levels.
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