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हिंदी अपनाकर भारत पिछड़ जाएगा! || आचार्य प्रशांत, वेदांत महोत्सव ऋषिकेश में (2021)
राष्ट्रधर्म
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Cultural Identity
Inferiority Complex
Hindi Language
English Dominance
Linguistic Conversion
Social Status
Native Languages
Communication
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the deep-seated inferiority complex prevalent in Indian society regarding the use of English over native languages like Hindi. He questions the logic of prioritizing English in everyday local contexts, such as restaurant menus in small towns or government communications, under the guise of being 'internationally competitive.' He argues that for the vast majority of the population, including those in local government jobs or delivery services, English is not a functional necessity but a symbol of status. He points out the absurdity of using English for domestic interactions, such as between people from different Indian cities, and suggests that if the goal is to reach more people, government departments should use major regional languages instead of relying solely on English. He further explains that this obsession with English terminology for common household items like spices is a sign of internal conversion and a loss of cultural identity. He asserts that people use English to distance themselves from their own heritage, which they mistakenly perceive as inferior. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that while learning a foreign language is necessary for those dealing with international interfaces, it should not replace the native language in domestic life. He concludes that the root of the problem is a psychological illness where individuals feel a sense of relief or superiority by speaking English, indicating that they have already been culturally converted even without a formal change in religion.