Sanatan Dharma: Religion, Nature Or Social Order? @devduttmyth

This episode explores the fascinating history of the term “Sanatana Dharma” and how its meaning has evolved across centuries. Drawing from the Rigveda, Shatapatha Brahmana, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita, Manusmriti, Buddhist texts, medieval inscriptions, and colonial-era debates, Devdutt Pattanaik examines how the phrase was used in different contexts long before it became a modern religious identity. Was Sanatana Dharma always understood the way it is today? What did the term originally mean? How did concepts of Dharma, society, ethics, caste, kingship, and reform influence its evolution? This thought-provoking discussion traces the journey of a phrase that continues to shape contemporary conversations about Indian culture, religion, and history. ⚠️ This video presents Devdutt Pattanaik’s interpretation based on his reading of mythology, history, and religious texts. It is intended to encourage discussion, critical thinking, and deeper exploration of the subject. #DevduttPattanaik #SanatanDharma #Hinduism #IndianHistory #Mythology #DharmicTraditions #Rigveda #BhagavadGita #Ramayana #Mahabharata #IndianCulture #HistoryExplained #ReligionAndHistory #MythologyExplained #CivilizationalHistory