Total size of the article is 3976 words, 47 paras, 320 lines.

 

Portion of it dealing with the past:  941 words 12.25 paras 81 lines.

 

Percentage of portion dealing with past is 23.66.

 

All the remaining part of the essay deals with contemporary aspects, continuing the anti-Indian-right-wing stance of the author.

 

Buddha was and is many things for many.

 

During Gandhian era of freedom struggle he was embodiment of Ahimsa for the pro-Gandhians.

 

He has been a materialist for the materialists.

 

Anti-Brahmin for the anti-Brahmins.

 

Prof. Sen is able to see his ideas in him.

 

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