With the majority of Hindus suffering from a collective Indian inferiority complex, trying to act always so virtuous and enlightened, all in the hope of getting a pat on the back or even better a Nobel Peace prize from the West, they end up often promoting Hinduphobic myths themselves to the embarrassment of other awakened active Hindus. For example, to respond to Christian and Islamic conversion agendas across the world, especially in India, one myth among others we often hear from Hindus is, “We don’t convert. You can only be born Hindu; we have never converted others, we respect all others.’
They think that by saying that, they will suddenly be praised and seen as highly morally superior to those trying to convert them and somehow they will be left alone, especially by anti-Hindus. But it always backfires and instead works all to the advantage of Hinduphobic nazis who then claim, ‘see under the Brahminical Aryan ‘oppressive caste system, you can’t become Hindu because you have to have a caste, which can only happen if you are born Hindu.’
And with the popularity of Hindu gurus and Hindu practices expanding across the world, with so many already converting to Hinduism, along with many famous people. Missionaries know this is the biggest danger they face, as it’s a force they can’t take on. But they have one powerful weapon on their side, yes, known as ‘Hindu stupidity’.
So thanks to Hindus themselves, missionaries and other anti-Hindus often quote them to show that Hinduism doesn’t welcome converts.
But anyone who knows Hindu history knows this is a totally Hinduphobic myth to fool Hindus. Buddhist monks who went out of India to preach Buddhism were following traditions from Hindu gurus who also did the same in ancient times to spread Dharmic teachings beyond India. And those who came into India were brought into Hinduism via Vedic initiation conversion rituals by Vedic ‘Brahmin’ priests to become Hindus.
So let’s look deeper into this problem.
1. Doors of Dharma Are Not Closed
The claim that “you can only be born Hindu” collapses under historical scrutiny. Dharma is universal, and history repeatedly shows seekers—Greek, Central Asian, Southeast Asian, and modern Westerners—walking into it and being embraced.
Heliodorus of Taxila (2nd Century BCE): A Greek ambassador initiated into Vaishnavism; he erected the Heliodorus Pillar in Vidisha honouring Krishna (Epigraphia Indica Vol. II).
Menander (Milinda, 2nd Century BCE): An Indo-Greek ruler whose coins featured Krishna and Balarama—clear signs of dharmic assimilation.
Greeks in Mathura & Central Asian invaders (1st–3rd CE): Many were absorbed into Sanātana Dharma through rituals, temple worship, and guidance by Pandits.
Indonesia & Cambodia (4th–14th CE): Entire kingdoms embraced Hinduism. Angkor Wat, the largest Hindu temple on earth, is testament to that legacy.
Thailand, Vietnam: National epics like the Ramakien and royal traditions are infused with Hindu influences, spread through dharmic teachings.
Modern Western converts: From George Harrison’s bhakti journey to thousands joining ISKCON, Shaiva orders, or independent study—Hindu Dharma continues to welcome sincere seekers.
These examples demolish the birth-only myth. Sanātana Dharma is not a “private club”—it is cosmic law open to all.
2. How this Hindu Virtue Serves Anti-Hindus
This myth doesn’t just weaken us—it actively empowers those who wish to erase us.
Case Study 1 – Christian Yoga in the West: Yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and bhakti are booming globally. Yet, if Hindus say “you can’t truly become Hindu,” missionaries step in—rebranding yoga as “Christian Yoga”, overlaying biblical readings and beatitudes onto asanas. This spiritual appropriation sidelines Dharma while grooming converts.
Case Study 2 – Tribal Conversions in India: Over the past decade, tribal Christians have surged to over 10 million, up from 6.3 million —mostly from Scheduled Tribes and castes. When Hindu outreach fails or insists on exclusivity, missionaries fill the void with schools, healthcare, and “you are welcomed fully here.”
Case Study 3 – Diaspora Youth: Young Hindus introducing non-Hindu friends to festivals or temples often hear, “you can’t be Hindu unless you’re born into it.” This creates fertile ground for missionary proselytization among friends and peers.
Scholarship & Media: The Hindphobic reinforces stereotypes of Hinduism as “casteist and exclusive,” while Abrahamic faiths are painted as “universal” and “welcoming.” Hindus repeating these myths do their propaganda for them.
Policy & Legal Weaponization: In university debates, courtrooms, and legislative corridors, the birth-only myth is used to argue Hindus don’t merit recognition as a global religion—only as an ethnic identity.
You Can Only Be Born Hindu Myth also camouflages the subervient treachery of Indians born with Hindu names to be hired by Hinduphobic nazis to the forefront of Hinduphobic hate around the world.
This is not harmless—it’s self-sabotage.
3. Silence Is Not Strength—It’s Negligence
Claiming that Hindus don’t proselytise as a virtue ignores the consequences. Our temples are drained, tribal identities are vanishing, and diaspora youth are told their dharma has nothing meaningful to offer. Silence isn’t noble—it’s abandonment and Adharmic.
In the current world’s crisis of self-destruction, Hinduism is the only escape and solution to bring peace in the world, where people are looking for true spiritual freedom, which is why in this global battlefield of the Kurukshetra, Hindu temple priests, gurus, swamis and even individual Hindus should be trained in expanding Hinduism across the world like missionaries with courses, classes and also to educate new converts of the Hinduphobia taking place. Being the largest group of Indigenous people who survived, we welcome the world to become part of the Sanatan Dharma family.
