How a Rare Ritual Became a Weapon Against Hinduism

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For many in the West, Sati—the so-called “widow burning” ritual—has become the symbol of Hinduism’s supposed barbarism. But what if everything you’ve heard about it is wrong? In this video, I unpack the actual history of Sati: - What ancient texts really said (and didn’t say) - How mistranslations and missionary propaganda distorted its meaning - Why British colonizers turned a rare, voluntary act into a global symbol of Hindu cruelty - And how that narrative still impacts how India is seen today With insights from historian Dr. Meenakshi Jain and personal stories from Hindu Americans, we challenge the colonial lens and reclaim the truth. 🔔 Subscribe to SamyuSpeaks and follow me on Instagram for more myth-busting content on Indian history, culture, and identity 🔔 Highly recommend purchasing Dr. Meenakshi Jain's book: 🔔 If you'd like to donate to me so that I can continue to make videos of high production value, I'd really appreciate it: #Sati #Hinduism #IndianHistory #PostColonial #SamyuSpeaks #MeenakshiJain #WidowBurningMyth Fair use - This video is for educational purposes only. All materials used in this video, including images, audio, and video clips, are the property of their respective owners and are used here under the doctrine of fair use. This video is intended to provide commentary, criticism, research, and education on the subject matter. We believe this constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.