Dr. Pingali Gopal recaps Sri Aurobindo's life, views and works; and argues that his teachings be an integral part of Indian education.
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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.
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.
Excerpts From History Of The Freedom Movement In India By R. C. Mazumdar – Part 6 – The Revolutionaries; The Hindu Mahasabha; The Japanese Invasion; And The Inevitability Of Pakistan
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 6 deals with the revolutionary movement, the growing discontent and most importantly, sheds light on what went on behind the scenes in the decision-making about the partition of India.
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Memoirs of a Kondh in Konark – Part 2
The idea of severing ties with their ancient culture seems to have easily for those who have converted, now leading a life bereft of any roots.
What is culture?
In Indian culture, spirituality permeates life; spirituality is the pivot around which all other activities revolve.
Pre-Sultanate History Of The Qutub Complex
A sneak-peak into the pre-Sulatanate history of the Qutub Complex.
Sister Nivedita’s gifts
Sister Nivedita’s far reaching contributions to India’s revival came in fields as diverse as politics, spirituality, science and art.
Ambedkarism: A Malediction Upon Indian Society — A Critical Evaluation of the Ideals of Equality, Affirmative Action, and the Pursuit of Social Justice
The elusive dream of ‘Equality’, whether in the form of ‘Opportunity’ or ‘Outcomes’, tantalises many, yet evaporates like a mirage in the real drama of human society. Do social justice, equality, and reforms reign supreme as transcendent values? Do religion, culture, tradition, and civilization solely encompass oppression and backwardness, or do they extend beyond the horizons of the contemporary cultural Marxist worldview we’ve embraced?
Harsh Sharma explores the effects of Ambedkarism on the above in the Indian context.
Vivekananda’s Teachings on Character-Building
Vivekananda propounded ‘man-making education’ which involves the harmonious development of the body, mind and soul.
Nehru and Kashmir: A Relationship with Disruptive Consequences
Were Nehru's myopic decisions solely blunders or were they influenced by his personal friendships with the last British Governor-General Lord Mountbatten and the first CM of J&K Sheikh Abdullah? Jahnavi Naik explores in this article.
History Of Freedom Movement: The View Of R.C. Mazumdar – Part 1
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.
Land, Culture and Humanity
Hindus have faced various inimical forces in Bharatvarsha's long history, much like the Jews who were driven out of their own land.
भारतीय इतिहास पर वामपंथ का प्रभुत्व
राजीव मल्होत्रा और मीनाक्षी जैन के संवाद पर आधारित लेख - राजीव मल्होत्रा द्वारा वर्णित – भाग १
Tyaga – The Vitalizing Force of the Indic Civilization
Introduction “If you can’t practice it, don’t cheapen the ideal. Say that you aren’t strong enough” Swami Vivekananda said of...
Śaṅkara Charitam – A Re-telling – Chapter 03
Skanda comes as Kumārila Bhaṭṭa, Sivaguru and Āryambha are given a vision of the divine descent and are asked to make a choice.
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Somnathpura Symphony
Exploring the unique beauty of an architectural wonder built by the Hoysalas, which was destroyed by Malik Kafoor's army in medieval times.
Ahalya Uddhara – A Nuanced Perspective
Is Shri Ramacharitamanasa only a chronicle of Shri Rama's life and times on Earth, or does it hold deeper hidden meanings revealed to the devout upon contemplation?
Aryan Origins — An Avoidable Trap
The genetic origins of Aryans is a distraction to keep the Indic side off balance and has little relevance outside of anthropological academic study.
‘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.
Why are the French angry?
The French hold liberal views about most things in life including religion, are secular and love to discuss Sartre and Camus. This time when I spoke to them, it was different. The mood, the tone was not what I had experienced in a long time
Is There an American Caste System?
Americans have developed their own unique caste system along ethnic lines which has subliminally entrenched itself in their society.
Guha's Golwalkar (Part 1)
Noted columnist Ramchandra Guha completely misunderstands and therefore, misrepresents, the influence of Golwalkar's ideology on the RSS of today.
The Purpose of Defending Dharma
Dharmic principles form the bedrock upon which Indic civilization has thrived and hence need to be propagated as well as defended.
सप्तर्षियों के नामों के अर्थ: स्वयं सप्तर्षियों के अनुसार (भाग १)
सनातन धर्म के संस्थापकों के नामों का अर्थ बहुत गहरा है।
Sarva Dharma Samabhava
The slogan of all religions being equal is a gross misrepresentation as their inherent aspirations differ greatly.
Book Review: ‘Perversion of India’s Political Parlance’ by Sita Ram Goel
Sita Ram Goel was an astute observer of the harmful repercussions of linguistic relativity in action.
Isopanishad
The Isopanishad with just 18 verses is the most power-packed text to begin our journey of svadhyaya.