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4. Caste and Devotion: A Casteless Framework for (Some) Forms of Hindu Devotionalism

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2023. Published in Journal of Religious Ethics. Download. Link.

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In this paper, I argue that, from a scriptural perspective, the caste system is not essential to uphold for certain Hindu devotional traditions. Although these traditions do describe various benefits of such a system, I argue that these benefits can be realized in a system that does away with caste. 

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3. The Bhāgavata Purāṇa and the Problem of Evil

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2023. Published in Philosophy East and West. Download.

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In this paper, I highlight how the Bhāgavatapurāṇa, a central Hindu text, has various insights that can be drawn on in order to address the problem of evil. Particular attention is paid to the evidential problem of evil. 

 

2. Is a Guru as Good as God? A Vedāntic Perspective

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2022. Journal of Dharma Studies. Download. Link.

In this paper, I examine the epistemic authority of a guru within the Hindu tradition known as Vedānta. I also highlight some of the social implications of this epistemic authority. 

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1. Exploring and Applying a Socially Progressive Hermeneutical Lens in Hindu Thought

 

2021. Published in Religions. Download. Link. 

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In this paper, I draw attention to a hermeneutical (interpretative) lens that can be used to interpret Hindu scriptural texts in a socially progressive manner. In particular, I highlight how this lens can be used to uplift women.