Journeying through Kudli, Sakthapuram, Hariharapura and Sringeri, this pilgrimage explores Karnataka’s sacred geography as a living continuum of worship, knowledge and Guru Parampara. From river confluences and ancient temples to Vedic learning and the grace of Sharadamba, the journey reveals how Sanatana Dharma is preserved not merely in monuments but through living practices, institutions and traditions. It becomes an encounter with Bharat’s enduring civilisational memory, where nature, devotion and knowledge converge.
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Shastriya Position on Adhikara in Karmakanda
What do the Shastras say about who is qualified to perform Karmakanda? This article examines the principles of karma, adhikara, vidhi and nishedha, drawing extensively on Shruti, Smriti, Itihasa and Agama sources. It particularly examines the Shastriya position on women serving as Purohita, Acharya or Archaka, distinguishing prescribed svadharma from modern notions of unrestricted eligibility. The article argues that Dharma is to be understood and practised through the framework of Shastra-ordained adhikara and svadharma.

Elements of Indian Knowledge Systems and Heritage – A Review
Exploring the book ‘Elements of Indian Knowledge Systems and Heritage’, this review highlights the book’s distinctive presentation of Indic thought through the idea of cycles and the preservation of ṛtam-satyam. From dharma and the four states of consciousness to yoga, vidyā, kalā, puruṣārthas and aesthetics, the review traces how the book connects seemingly diverse aspects of Indian civilisation. Its use of analogies and practical activities makes complex concepts accessible while presenting IKS as an interconnected way of life.

The Gaze and the Garment: A Dharmic Reflection
This essay examines the Dharmic dimensions of gaze, self-presentation, and sensory restraint through the concepts of indriya-nigraha and viveka. Drawing upon the Bhagavad Gītā and the principles of deśa, kāla, and pātra, it distinguishes involuntary perception from deliberate conduct and moral agency. The discussion moves beyond simplistic notions of blame to consider the reciprocal responsibilities of individuals sharing a social space. It argues that Dharma neither denies human impulses nor permits them to govern conduct, but calls for conscious regulation, contextual discernment, and responsibility. Ultimately, the essay proposes that both seeing and being seen carry ethical dimensions within a Dharmic framework.

The Enigma of Bhakti
This poem by Pornima Rajkarne traces the relationship shared by the author with Bhakti, one of the important paths of Adhyatma. She weaves together her personal experiences, fieldwork insights, and the academic discourse of Bhakti in this piece.
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A Contentious Law: Places of Worship Act, 1991
An analytical dive into the Places of Worship Act, 1991, its applicability and exemptions, from the point of view of its constitutionality.
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.
Thiruvannamalai – Shiva’s primordial form and Ramana Maharshi’s spiritual energy
The place where Lord Shiva manifested as a pillar of light and Ramana Maharshi attained samadhi.
The Personality of Śrī Kr̥ṣṇa (Śrī Kr̥ṣṇana Vyaktitva)
While pointing out some of the excesses that have crept into the popular tales around Kr̥ṣṇa, the author asks us not to shirk them but to look at them in the light of discernment.
Why Showing Ramayana Will be Transformative for India
The impact that the retelling of Ramayana will have on the generation unfamiliar with it, is immeasurable.
The Sanitized Shastra: The Cost of Domesticating India’s Intellectual Traditions
A seemingly local controversy in Udupi sparked a nationwide digital outrage, revealing a far deeper civilisational crisis: the growing tendency to sanitize India's philosophical traditions to fit modern sensibilities. Examining the history of rigorous debate across Indian schools of thought, this essay argues that intellectual sharpness - not polite uniformity -was the hallmark of India's knowledge systems. It makes the case that reclaiming India's authentic civilisational confidence requires preserving the raw, uncompromising vocabulary and traditions that once made its philosophical culture so vibrant.
Arasavalli Suryanarayana Temple – Part 1
As control of Hindu temples by the government gets more widespread, temple priests find it harder and harder to continue their ancestral occupation.
Vratabhanga, Paapa and Adharma: Sabarimala and a Case of Justice in India
The essence of Indic traditions is being tampered with to pacify a lot that doesn't believe in Ayyappa in the first place.
André Malraux on India and Bangladesh – Part 2
In the second installment of André Malraux's views on India and Bangladesh, Dileep Karanth translates an open letter written by André Malraux to the president of the USA, Richard Nixon. In the letter André Malraux questions the stand taken by the newly emerged superpower that the USA was, towards India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
What does it mean to be ‘Indian’?
Indians have always had the capacity to create knowledge by reflecting on their own experiences without any foreign influences.
MahaShivaratri – Experience Shiva’s glory
MahaShivaratri is the day Mahadeva performs Tandava and encourages us to overcome the darkness and ignorance that plague our lives.
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Book review: Essence of the Fifth Veda by Gaurang Damani
Dr Pingali Gopal reviews Essence of the Fifth Veda, a captivating compendium by Gaurang Damani.
India’s Impact on French Thought & Literature
A brief survey of the impact that the discovery of Indian literature, philosophy and spirituality had on French thought and literary movements from the 18th to the 20th century.
Bridging Ancient Philosophies: The River of Consciousness
"Rather than getting entangled in doctrinal differences, it might serve us better to find the confluences, the shared understandings, and the universal truths that have guided humanity for millennia. In that spirit of unity, the river of consciousness presents a philosophical bridge, beckoning us to ponder, reflect, and ultimately understand."
Abjure or Appropriate Ambedkar
Should Hindus or Hindutva, abjure or appropriate Ambedkar?
Hindu Temple Management – Framework for the future
The need to free Hindu temples from government control has been met with opposition from those who think Hindu samaj has no framework to manage them.
Disarming Propaganda: Some Lessons on Survival, Revival, and Hope
Professor Vamsee Juluri dicusses the impact of media during Indian elections and the resurgence of Hindu culture, tackling issues of propaganda and polarization. He emphasizes the significance of media literacy, cultural ownership, and constructive engagement to preserve cultural integrity. His insights cover disarming propaganda, post-2024 Election strategies for survival and revival, and details about the new edition of "Rearming Hinduism."
Svadharma
Lack of awareness of Svadharma among individuals in a society leads to increased suffering, not just for humans but the whole biosphere.
Sri Aurobindo And Mahatama Gandhi: Heroes Forgotten And Remembered (Part1)
Sri Aurobindo needs an urgent rediscovery.
A panegyric on ancient Indian women in the quest for truth
Unlike the West, the presence of women pioneers in science and mathematics in India across the ages has always been substantial.
Sung by God: V (The Way of Renouncing Action)
Renouncing fruits of actions, the yogi attains to supreme peace.
The Four Viryas
Courage is an intrinsic quality that must be present in every Yoga aspirant.
The Inception of Khalsa
Guru Gobind Singh formed the Khalsa to create a unique Sikh identity while also establishing the Guru Granth Sahib to avoid future clashes.
