Rajiv Malhotra (Hindu American Author)
Rajiv Malhotra was born on September 15, 1950, in New Delhi, India. He moved to the United States in the early 1970s for higher education and later had a successful career in the corporate sector. Malhotra eventually turned to full-time research, writing, and public speaking, focusing on Indian civilization and the global impact of Indian philosophy. He is the founder of the Infinity Foundation, which supports research and scholarship on Indic traditions.
Key Teachings
- Critique of Western Narratives: Malhotra critically examines how Western scholarship has interpreted and represented Indian traditions.
- Dharmic Traditions: Promotes the understanding and appreciation of dharmic traditions, emphasizing their unique contributions to global civilization.
- Intellectual Kshatriya: Encourages the defense and articulation of Indian knowledge systems against misrepresentation and bias.
- Unity of Knowledge: Advocates for an integrative approach to knowledge that includes both spiritual and scientific perspectives.
“Breaking India”
“Being Different”
“Indra’s Net”
“The Battle for Sanskrit”
“Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power”
“The dharma traditions do not see the universe as made up of separate entities but as an interconnected whole.”
“The challenge is to reclaim our intellectual freedom and reassert our unique worldview.”
“Being different means not being inferior or superior, but having our own distinct identity.”
Rajiv Malhotra has had a significant impact on contemporary discussions about Indian philosophy and its global significance. His works challenge prevailing Western narratives and encourage a re-examination of Indian knowledge systems from an insider’s perspective. Through his books, lectures, and the Infinity Foundation, Malhotra has inspired a new generation of scholars and thinkers to engage deeply with dharmic traditions and advocate for their rightful place in the global intellectual landscape. His concept of the “Intellectual Kshatriya” has mobilized many to actively defend and promote Indian civilization.