Documentary Review: “From English Speaking Hindus to Sanatan Rashtra” — A Global Call for Revival, Reform, and Resistance
Ministry of Happiness Bureau Correspondent
Bharat – In a world increasingly defined by identity, memory, and geopolitics, a groundbreaking documentary titled “From English Speaking Hindus to Sanatan Rashtra” emerges as a powerful narrative that binds together history, science, culture, and justice under the unified thread of Sanatan Dharma. With a rich spread of voices across continents, this documentary does more than capture moments — it chronicles a movement.
Sanatan Shankhnath Mahotsav: The Spiritual Inauguration
At the heart of the documentary lies footage from the Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnath Mahotsav, a spiritually charged event hosted by Sanatan Sanstha with full support from the Chief Minister of Goa. The Mahotsav, held in Goa—the land known for its ancient temples—marked the ceremonial rise of the Sanatani narrative, away from post-colonial guilt and towards a cultural and spiritual awakening.
Adv. Sahil Vaid: Narrating the Journey from Haryana to Goa
Leading the viewer through the event is Advocate Sahil Vaid, an articulate and sharp legal voice from the Punjab & Haryana High Court. His narration stitches the events together with insights on the role of Hindu youth, the rise of soft-Hindutva, and the need for spiritual citizenship in the Sanatani framework while narrating the details of the Sanatan Nation event which had its spiritual inauguration.
Science Meets Dharma: Dr. B.R. Manjunath’s Quantum Perspective
The documentary then pivots to Dr. B.R. Manjunath, a scientist from Southern India who bridges the seemingly distant realms of Quantum Physics and Sanatan Logic. His segment provides a refreshing academic validation to Sanatani principles, making the case for Sanskrit as not just a language, but a scientific code that once guided the world and is slowly making a comeback.
Koenraad Elst: A Belgian Historian with a Bitter Truth
A hard-hitting segment features renowned Belgian historian Koenraad Elst, who boldly criticizes India’s colonial inheritance. He asserts that Nehru’s vision created an India of “English-Speaking Hindus,” severed from their Sanatani roots. Elst further warns of the West’s liberalism turning into a soft persecution of Hindus, equating anti-racism rhetoric with anti-Hindu sentiment. He sees hope in the Sanskrit resurgence and insists that the Hindu worldview deserves global space without apology.
Draupadi Reimagined: Nira Mishra and the Feminine Force
Taking inspiration from Mahabharata’s Draupadi, Nira Mishra, founder of Draupadi Dream Trust in South Delhi, gives a feminist Sanatani voice. She references Kampilya, Draupadi’s birthplace and now an ASI-protected site, and discusses how modern-day Hindu women can bridge the disconnect between English-speaking urban Hindus and their ancestral values. Her advocacy for a Sanatani feminine identity aligns with the larger ethos of the documentary — empowering without deracinating.
Swami Ramanand Das Maharaj: Exposing the Chicken’s Neck Map of India
In a grim and striking section, Swami Ramanand Das Maharaj, who operates from India’s strategically sensitive Chicken Neck region, talks about cross-border crimes, including cow smuggling, human trafficking, love jihad, and genocidal patterns targeting Hindus from across the Bangladeshi border. He shares horrifying figures—300-400 rape victims attributed to infiltration—and alleges state complicity under the West Bengal government, singling out Mamata Banerjee’s support for such atrocities. His call is not just spiritual; it’s geopolitical.
Advocate Ravindra Ghosh: Fighting for Hindu Lives in Bangladesh
The documentary crosses over to Bangladesh, where Advocate Ravindra Ghosh, a Supreme Court lawyer and human rights defender, speaks from the frontlines. Having endured over 17 physical assaults, Ghosh’s tireless legal battles for Hindu victims — including an ISKCON monk still in captivity — spotlight the horrific persecution of Hindus in the Islamic-majority nation. He urges the Indian Government and United Nations to recognize and act upon this silent genocide.
Bali’s Living Sanskrit: Dharma Yash’s Sacred Island
The lens then captures the lush, divine imagery of Bali, often mistaken as a beach paradise, but rightly rebranded here as the Island of 1000 Hindu Temples. Dharma Yash, a spiritual leader in Bali, explains how volcanoes are spiritually calmed by Hindu prayers and how even Muslims and Christians respect Ramayana traditions. His anecdote about learning Hindi from Indian children in exchange for chocolates, only to become a teacher of Bhagavad Gita today, adds a human warmth to the spiritual renaissance.
The Mothers of Sanatan: Happiness Council’s Gentle Revolution
The emotional chord peaks with voices from the Happiness Council — Nilu Poddar and Seema Mittal — who work at the intersection of social reform, women’s welfare, and spiritual rejuvenation for Ministry of Happiness. Aligned with the Maharashtra State Women’s Council, their efforts focus on rehabilitating women in distress and educating street children, all while preserving and promoting Sanatani values inside Indian households.
Criminology Meets Dharma: The Voice of Snehil Dhall
The documentary culminates with the powerful voice of Criminologist Snehil Dhall, founder of Crimeophobia, whose Hinglish address at the 2024 Sanatan Rashtra event under Hindu Jagruti shook digital and legal corridors across India, perhaps one of the smallest reason for having Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav in the year 2025. His segment, dissected and spread over several parts throughout the film, serves as a masterclass in understanding crimes against Hindus globally, specifically from Mumbai. Dhall ties together spiritual, political, and legal threads, educating grassroots Hindu organizations on how to defend, document, and demand justice.
In a gripping finale, Dhall confronts the Israeli Consulate General to India regarding shared threats faced by Hindus and Jews from terror networks. The diplomat responds by urging India to behave like a Superpower, especially within platforms like the World Hindu Economic Forum, underlining the international need for a confident Sanatani India.
Final Verdict: A Wake-Up Call for a Sleeping Dharma
“From English Speaking Hindus to Sanatan Rashtra” is not just a documentary — it’s a declaration. A mosaic of diverse voices, ideologies, and geographies, the film is an unapologetic appeal to reclaim the lost spiritual, cultural, and political sovereignty of Hindus worldwide. It demands introspection, invites collaboration, and most of all — calls for Hindus to stop apologizing for being Hindus. The Documentary is essential to view for those who believe in Dharma, Democracy, and Dignity.