The article traces Hinduism's resistance to propaganda, from historical conquests to modern challenges, urging parents to engage critically with changing narratives and preserve cultural identity amidst global shifts.
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Praxis, Patterns, and Dharma
"In reality, what we call “life” happens between these two extremes! People often assume that birth and death are the two bookends of life, but when examined carefully, these are simply two events in time that we have no control over. The real bookends are ‘life itself’ and ‘the act of living’, because in “living” is the possibility of getting over the vicissitudes of birth and the act of living in a world with no guarantees at one end and the probability of transcending death in the material world, at the other end. The real challenge is to bridge these two bookends of life."
Sri Aurobindo: A Broad Overview Of The Greatest Visionary
Dr. Pingali Gopal recaps Sri Aurobindo's life, views and works; and argues that his teachings be an integral part of Indian education.
Ājānubāhu (आजानुबाहु)
Ramesh Venkataraman explores Ājānubāhu, the concept, the synonymy of the word with Sri Rāma, and explores appearance of any other Ājānubāhu persons in history.
Sampāti and Jaṭāyu – many layers of a “side-story”
Sampāti and Jaṭāyu - brothers bound by blood and separated by fire. The literal fire of the sun that burns them, and the fire of penance that purifies them and provides deliverance - Jatāyu dies in the hands of Rāma and finds deliverance in death while Sampāti in his rebirth.
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What is culture?
In Indian culture, spirituality permeates life; spirituality is the pivot around which all other activities revolve.
Ajanta and Ellora – Temples as Theme Parks of Learning
Architectural wonders' significance should not be lost when compared with structures whose benefit is seemingly much more palpable.
125 Years Of The Ramakrishna Order: A Glorious History, Unlimited Future Potential
In this article, Sukalyan Sengupta analyzes the foundational principles of the Ramakrishna Math which have shaped its glorious history of 125 years.
‘The Imperishable Seed’ By Bhaskar Kamble – A Summary Review
Dr. Pingali Gopal reviews 'The Imperishable Seed' By Bhaskar Kamble, a theoretical physicist from IIT Kanpur and presently a data scientist in Germany.
The linear progression of history from a primitive past to an advanced future, deeply entrenched in western philosophy, embeds itself in Indians even today as a classic case of ‘colonial consciousness’. Bhaskar has done a brilliant job of describing the history of mathematics, a much ignored subject in our educational systems, and tracing the roots of many subjects to the genius mathematicians of ancient and mediaeval India.
Great Women of household in the Vaishnava tradition
A summary of exemplary females from history in the Vaishnava tradition.
Yaksha’s Lake and the Fire Drill
The Pandavas' encounter with a Yaksha on the lake leads to a deep and profound discovery.
Ban on Paśubali – A Judicial Blunder (Part 1)
If the courts are truly concerned about animal welfare, they should first ban the killing of animals in all secular places and thereafter, enforce it upon religious places.
Understanding Political Systems Of India – Part 4 – Chaos In The Narratives And The Resistance To Correct Them
"Post-independent academia propagated a linear version of history: past equals primitive equals India; future equals advanced equals West. Indian civilization, at least five thousand years old, apart from a high quotient of personal happiness, had a thriving economy with highly evolved arts, literature, education, sciences, spirituality, architecture, and so on. And then came the Western political philosophies, which persistently ill-fit our experiences.
Modern social sciences, with a great colonial hangover, have a strong antipathy for the traditional systems of India. This antipathy and the failure to look at Indian traditions have been dominant narratives in academia, the media, and politics.
We can always look at the past to handle the future better, and there is no better place than India to begin this, as Sri Aurobindo always insisted."
In the final installment of the series titled "Understanding Political Systems Of India" Dr. Pingali Gopal wraps up the discussion about force-fitting Western thought and political frameworks to Indian social systems, at the cost of Indian traditional systems tailor-made for our diverse society.
Philosophical Systems Of India – A Primer – Part 2
In the second part of the 5-part series on Indian philosophical systems, Dr. Pingali Gopal discusses the basics as well as the three categories of Indian philosophy, Advaita Vedanta, Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, and Dvaita Vedanta. He also deals with the root cause of the West's outlook on Indian philosophy and presents a rebuttal to some of the popular ideas of disharmony among schools of Indian philosophical thought that have been promulgated by the West.
Excerpts From History Of The Freedom Movement In India By R. C. Mazumdar – Part 7 – The Enduring Myth Of 1942 Quit India Movement, And The Crucial Events Between 1942 To 1947
Dr Pingali Gopal uses R. C. Mazumdar's book "History of the Freedom Movement in India" as reference to evoke interest in the truth behind the popularised version of the history of India's independence.
The last part of the series deals with the Quit India Movement, Subhash Chandra Bose's contribution to the cause, the partition of India and final moments of dotting the i's and crossing the t's before the transfer of power.
Karmayoga is not workaholism
Neither overwork nor the giving up of work but detachment is the hallmark of the Karmayogi according to the Gita.
The Glory of the Adi Shri Guru Granth Sahib
The Guru Granth Sahib is a ship whose destination is the attainment of Parabrahma Paramatma.
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Catholic Ashrams: Adopting and Adapting Hindu Dharma
Instead of outright denouncement of the native Hindu culture, missionaries have adopted the tactic of inculturation to help get converts.
The founder of my religion and the wisdom of crowds
The wisdom of crowds: the many founders of post-Christian religiosity.
The Muslim birth rate
There is no indication that even one Muslim country will achieve a substantially lower growth rate than India's Hindu community within the next decades.
The poor little rich Hindu seeker
Societal pressure and a lack of grounding in one's culture leads to a disconnect which has been the bane of many a Hindu seeker.
Pre-Sultanate History Of The Qutub Complex
A sneak-peak into the pre-Sulatanate history of the Qutub Complex.
The shadow of colonialism
The grounds (meta-narratives) that inform the modern notion of caste all stand debunked. Yet caste-based politics seems to be perpetually on the rise.
Danger! Educated Gypsy
Ian Hancock's book on the Romani people, who trace their origins to India, is an instructive account of Romani history, identity and the challenges they face in the quasi-hostile environs of the modern West.
Yoga and Meditation: Their Origins and Real Purpose
Looking back at how Yoga developed as the gateway to the spiritual realm and the gross techniques that helped its realization.
Svadharma
Lack of awareness of Svadharma among individuals in a society leads to increased suffering, not just for humans but the whole biosphere.
Palani – A grand pilgrimage to Murugan’s abode(Part 2)
The many intricate stories attached with sages shows the importance of Murugan's abode for the devotees.
The Root of All Ideological Conflicts: Cultural Marxism
Jahnavi Naik explores the penetration of Marxism in society and culture, and delves deep into the phenomenon that is 'Cultural Marxism' - its definition, its reach, its methods; and examples from recent happenings in the country.
A case of good nationalism
Nationalism in the study of Indian historiography is a useful tool to discover this ancient land.