Secularism was introduced into India’s preamble in 1976 with one purpose: to accelerate the emptying of civilisational identity. J. Sai Deepak names it precisely.

Speaking at Parmarth Niketan, the lawyer-author-civilisational thinker opens with melting Arctic ice caps — arguing that the only philosophy that can put nature first is Sanatana Dharma, because Western modernity keeps its cities clean by destroying nature elsewhere. He then turns to the constitutional trap: secularism as a false choice between modern credentials and Sanskriti identity. His three-part formula for Bharatiyas going forward — the SIP principle: Spiritually, Intellectually, and Physically strong — requires Mantra Shakti, Iccha Shakti, and Kriya Shakti simultaneously. His closing call is unambiguous: at least three generations of sustained effort will be needed, starting not with grand civilisational projects but with setting your own house in order first.

About the Speaker:
J. Sai Deepak, a prominent public speaker and columnist, is a lawyer by profession, a renowned author, and a public intellectual known for his work in constitutional law and his writings on India’s civilizational identity. He is an arguing counsel before the Supreme Court of India and the High Court of Delhi, focusing on civil, commercial, and constitutional matters. Sai Deepak is the author of the “Bharat Trilogy,” which includes:​
India, That Is Bharat: Coloniality, Civilisation, Constitution (2021)
India, Bharat and Pakistan: The Constitutional Journey of a Sandwiched Civilisation (2022)
These works explore India’s constitutional and civilizational journey, examining the impact of colonialism and the importance of decolonizing Indian thought.