Shankara vs Secularism || Project SHIVOHAM

‘India is a Secular Country!’. People who often flaunt these words attribute the Secular character of India to the Constitution of India – which is technically correct. But how come? & why is that Bharat has always been a Pluralistic society accommodative of any religion since thousands of years?

From a Dharmic standpoint, ISHTA DEVATHA – which means, ‘you worship the God of your choice’ has been part of Bharatiya Civilization. SARVE JANA SUKHINO BHAVANTU – Let us all live together in peace & harmony has been a core societal value in Bharat. Then what additional value Secularism brings to the table? Is Secularism relevant & essential to Bharat?

Shankara resolved many ideological conflicts & harmonized the society in Bharat. If Shankara deals with Secularism, then how would he respond? In this doc film, we will analyze…