Journalism: A civilization rooted in the eternal framework of Sanatan culture. For thousands of years, we haven’t just spoken “Atithi Devo Bhava,” we have practiced it.
Yet during a recent high-profile interview with (Journalism)the President of Russia, what unsettled millions was not the content — but the posture, tone, and absence of cultural dignity.
Not about a person — about values
The issue was not Vladimir Putin. The issue was the erosion of the values we expect the world to respect in us.
Journalism does not give anyone a license to behave like royalty. It demands clarity, courage — and grace.
Body language, seating etiquette, tone — these are not small things. They represent a nation’s maturity and identity. When one sits across a head of state — whether from Russia, Japan, or a small island nation — they do not represent a channel, a TRP race, or a personal brand. They represent India.
Sanatan Culture: Power Without Grace Is Ego
Sanatan wisdom says: “Vinayena Deeptyate Gyanam.”
Knowledge shines only when carried with humility. Somewhere — that message got lost.
What we saw was not Indian journalism. It was a borrowed Western attitude packaged as confidence — forgetting that India does not need to imitate anyone.
The Double Standard
When Rahul Gandhi once winked in Parliament, Anjana Om Kashyap delivered lengthy sermons on parliamentary dignity and culture. But today, in front of the President of Russia — the same journalist leans back casually, legs crossed, projecting arrogance as professionalism — and suddenly there is silence.
Sanskriti tab yaad aati hai jab target Rahul ho?
Par jab Sanatan maryada camera light mein gir jaye — toh sab chup?
What This Posture Signifies
- Cultural Ignorance
- Overconfidence Without Humility
- Sanatan values on clearance sale
Aaj Tak did not represent India — it represented an attitude: “Hum star hain — desh baad mein.”
An Apology Is Not Weakness — It Is Character
Aaj Tak owes an apology. To Indians. To Russia. To President Putin. And to the very idea of journalistic dignity.
Not for fear — but for correction. Because when India speaks to the world, the voice may be fearless — but the conduct must remain deeply Sanatani.
Hemraj Amit