Aditya Raj Sinha reviews Sibashis Mahapatra's book on Odia history.
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Excerpts From History Of The Freedom Movement In India By R. C. Mazumdar – Criticism Of Gandhi – Part 5
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.
Part 5 is a critique of Gandhi - his political origins, his role in the freedom struggle, his multiple calls for mass movements, and his misses and blunders at multiple moments of high impact.
When Scientism Overshadows Science: An Orthodox Critique of the Sophistry of Evolutionism
"It is a modern tendency within religious factions to seek a synthesis and synchronization between the domains of Religion and Science. This inclination manifests in the attempts of forceful amalgamation of both domains, with the rejection of traditional interpretations of Religion and deliberate efforts to reformulate it to seamlessly align with the framework of Science."
Śaṅkara Charitam – a re-telling – Chapter16 – Ōṃkārēśvar to Kāśi
Śaṅkara sets off on his own towards Kāśi, at the behest of his Guru who tells him to spread the knowledge of the Vedas in Kāśi, because Kāśi is the epicenter of Dharma, the place where Śiva, dwells in every stone, tree, building, air, water, and soil.
How long did the demolition of the Kashi-Vishwanath Temple take?
In this paper, D Shrinivas uses the Maasir-i-Alamgiri of Saqi Mustad Khan to determine the dates on which the order for the destruction was given and the time it took for the destruction to actually be carried out. Based upon the above he hypothesizes about the resistance that Aurangzeb’s military likely faced from the local Hindu populace while carrying out the orders to destroy this Hindu temple.
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Espionage in Kautilya’s Arthaśāstra
The Arthaśāstra's exposition of state craft and intelligence gathering showed Kautilya's remarkable acumen and his treatise as the high-water mark of Indian polity.
विश्वास की एक बूँद
जीवन में भक्ति और विश्वास का स्थान स्थिर है जिसे आधुनिक जीवन के उथले सिद्धांत नहीं ले सकते ।
कृष्ण से भगवान तक
श्री कृष्ण की भक्ति, ज्ञान और योग के सिद्धांतों को सहजता प्रदान करती है और आधुनिक युग में विशेषतः सहायक
Turiyavaad (तुरीयवाद): An Ideology of Truth and Transcendence in Life, Society and Politics
Dogma and ideological stagnation have percolated through the cracks and crevices of contemporary life, society and politics. There is now a need for freshness, a certain inflow of novelty, to move beyond the glaring inadequacies of western constructs and ideologies
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 Millennium old 16-day Durga Puja in Odisha
Odisha is the land of Shakti Peethas and while people mainly associate Durga Puja with West Bengal, Odisha has its own unique celebration.
The Overlooked Brilliance of Sumitra
The Ramayana is not simply a chronicle of Shri Rama's life and times on Earth, but also an epic saga that holds within itself much for both the devout and the rational.
Each of the characters is fascinating, but there are some that shine like gems in their limited roles without making too much noise. One such character is that of Sumitra, one of the three chief queens of king Dasharatha of Ayodhya, the other two being Kausalya, and Kaikeyi. This article aims to understand Sumitra's character in deeper detail through textual references from both the Valmiki Ramayana as well as Tulsidas's Ramacharitamanasa.
Pre-Sultanate History Of The Qutub Complex
A sneak-peak into the pre-Sulatanate history of the Qutub Complex.
Rama: King whose relationships suffered due to his status
Rama, the absolute king, carried a heavy mantle as His feelings for His wife, brothers and sons were crushed under the crown He never sought.
Max Weber’s afterglow
Romila Thapar's recent lecture on Max Weber, in which she rightly pointed out the many misrepresentations of Hindu society in his body of work, demonstrates why ideological adversaries in scholarship should not be branded as evil. Rather, engaging them with reason and objectivity is a much more useful and productive course of action for both sides of the debate.
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.
Bhakti Dampati – Divine Couples in Devotion to Sri Hari
The Vaishnava dampati gan help us understand the true essence of the conjugal relationship in a marriage.
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The Gita in Today’s World
It can find relevance in the modern age where ego and mass greed has replaced the dharmic way of life whilst also preventing the escapist mentality from permeating through.
Loss of India’s Heritage
An interview of retired US Homeland Security Department agent, Mr Domenic DiGiovanni on the stolen heritage of India.
History of Jihad, a thriller
The germination of Jihad and how it spread across the world is a historical fact that needs to be told.
A Timeline of Ayodhya – Part 3
Ayodhya's significance has never waned in the minds of Hindus as they have continued their struggles to reclaim it for centuries on end.
A Tale of Two Resurrections
Ilayaraja's view on the resurrection of Jesus Christ compared to his beloved Ramana Maharshi has sparked debate.
The story of the Param Vir Chakra
The Param Vir Chakra was the amalgamation of the essence of a rishi and the love for Sanatana Dharma infused in a European woman.
Sarva Dharma Samabhava
The slogan of all religions being equal is a gross misrepresentation as their inherent aspirations differ greatly.
The Power of the Hanuman Chalisa
The divine power within the Hanuman Chalisa instils bhakti in us and the desire to be righteous in our daily pursuits.
Ajanta and Ellora – How a higher purpose is imperative to achieve greatness
The magnificent architecture of the caves could only be envisioned by people with a higher purpose than by merely those who wanted to create an art form.
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.
Memoirs of a Kondh in Konark – Part 3
Surya Devta once again rises up in his abode at the Konark Sun Temple.