The Romani Hindu Faith/Dharma, Culture & History

  How the Ambedkarites don't understand religion/faith: The Ambedkarites are among the groups actively encouraging various segments of society to renounce  Sanātana Dharma   ( A Sanskrit term meaning "eternal law" or "eternal order." In modern contexts, it is often used as a term for  Hinduism , emphasizing its ancient and traditional roots and principles. ) . They engage in direct cooperation with Islamic Da'wah ( An Arabic term meaning "invitation" or "call," referring to the Islamic duty of inviting others to the faith, i.e.  proselytisation = Islamic missionary work) and Christian missionary organisations. This is despite the fact that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar himself was sharply critical of Islam, as he wrote: "The (Muslim) mission to break the idols thus became the mission to destroy Buddhism." and "Islam destroyed Buddhism, not only in India, but wherever it went." My primary concern is that the Ambedkarites are effec...

 🛤️ From the Ashes of Faith to the Roots of Dharma A Personal Journey Through Religion, Identity, and Return 📜 Prologue I was born in post-communist Czechoslovakia during the early 1990s, into a family of mixed Romani and Slavic heritage. Though our household was essentially secular, religion lingered quietly in the corners, like an old guest who never truly leaves. S ome of my close family members were Christian— both Catholic and Orthodox. One of my grandfathers had even been baptized in the Czechoslovak Hussite Church and had served as a ministrant ( child altar server). However, part of his family later turned strongly anti- Christian and anti- religious— likely influenced by firsthand or familial experiences with clerical abuse, a sadly common reality in the Christian  religion. Though I could recite the Our Father and the Hail Mary—fragments even in Latin—my disposition remained one of sceptical rationalism, more Marx than Matthew. As I have a heritage of the Rom...

Explaining Roma Monotheism as a Dharmic Tradition, Not Evidence of Non-Indic Origins Some of the Roma believe that their ancestors, both in India and after migrating to Europe, were strictly monotheistic, worshipping only Devel/Devla/Del as a single God, and interpret this as evidence of origins outside the Indian subcontinent, perhaps tied to Israelite (as influenced by the Christianity within the host countries), or other non-Indic cultures. However, this belief in one God aligns perfectly with the spiritual traditions of the Indian Subcontinent, particularly within Hinduism and broader Dharmic frameworks. Here’s how Devla reflects the Indic concepts of Param Brahman and the worship of a chosen deity, not a non-Indic monotheism. 1. Understanding Devel in Roma Belief Romani View: Devel is seen as the supreme, formless God, eternal and all-pervading, often described as beyond human understanding. For many Roma, other figures like Devloro (Little God, linked to Jesus nowadays) or Sara l...

Introduction  Ekatva Mārga Dharm is syncretic Hindu Dharmic Faith based on mainstream Hindu beliefs, as well "Folk Hinduism", Dravidian Pre-Vedic beliefs and Romani ethnic beliefs. It has simplified rituals and beliefs, so everyone can understand the Path and it is my personal effort to create a simple and understandable path within the Dharma. What is Dharma? Dharma is the moral law governing individual and societal actions, ensuring harmony and spiritual progress. It varies according to one’s role, duty, and life stage, guiding people toward righteous living and ultimate liberation. Core Beliefs Param Brahman – The Ultimate Reality The supreme, formless, all-encompassing divine presence. It manifests in different deities to interact with the physical world. Can be worshipped through various forms, including nature (sun, moon, trees) and murti (idols). Saguna Brahman and Nirguna Brahman Saguna Brahman is Param Brahman with form and attributes, represented by deities. Nirgu...