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​Do we need to talk to them?​," you ask. I don't think so, either.  Not because there isn't an issue here.   But because we're unqualified.  Speaking for myself, I'm not a sociologist, or even a history of religions person.  I haven't read all the subaltern stuff, nor all the Orientalism debates.  I've mostly spent my time trying to understand old Sanskrit texts on vyakarana, ayurveda, and yoga.  That is not a good preparation for debating with Malhotra, who is not really interested in Sanskrit, as far as I can tell.

I do think some scholars need to take him on, although I think his arguments are feeble to the point of not being serious.  But it's a job for someone who does Orientalism etc. professionally. 

Best,

Dominik