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The Enlightened Indian: A two-part series based on short essays that define India’s cultural identity as one of our world’s oldest civilizations.
India is a very diverse country with many distinct pursuits, vastly different convictions, widely divergent customs, and a veritable feast of viewpoints. “The Enlightened Indian” brings together a two-part presentation/experience based on an illuminating selection of writings from Nobel prize-winning economist Amartya Sen that outline the need to understand contemporary India in the light of its long argumentative tradition.
The understanding and use of this rich argumentative tradition are critically important, Sen argues, for the success of India's democracy, the defense of its secular politics, the removal of inequalities related to class, caste, gender and community, and the pursuit of sub-continental peace.
Anu Pujji is a history enthusiast who recently moved to Port Ludlow. She is a professional at Amazon, a wife and mother of two beautiful children, a published technical author, and an enthusiastic traveler curious about learning new cultures. Her favorite pastime is taking nature walks and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She also loves to share interesting facts about her native India’s rich culture, history and heritage.
