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The Enigma of Bhakti
August 14, 2026August 14, 2026POETRYBy Pornima Rajkarne3 0

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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Why Are We This Way? A Guide to Rediscovering Hindu Shastras
August 09, 2026August 9, 2026BOOK REVIEWBy Pradeep Krishnan2 0

Why Are We This Way? A Guide to Rediscovering Hindu Shastras

Why do Hindus think differently about knowledge, duty, worship, time and existence? Why Are We This Way: A Guide to Hindu Shastras approaches these questions through the vast knowledge traditions of Sanatana Dharma. Rather than treating Hinduism as a collection of rituals or beliefs, the book introduces readers to the interconnected Shastric ecosystem underlying them. Its accessible treatment of complex traditions makes it particularly relevant to a generation increasingly disconnected from its scriptural inheritance. This review examines the book as a roadmap towards recovering that intellectual and civilizational memory.

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Decolonizing IKS (“Indian Knowledge Systems”)
August 04, 2026August 4, 2026PERSPECTIVEBy Vamsee Juluri4 0

Decolonizing IKS (“Indian Knowledge Systems”)

Delivered by Prof. Prakash Shah on behalf of Prof. Vamsee Juluri at the panel "Decolonisation, Public Discourse and IKS" during the IKSHA Conference at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, this thought-provoking talk argues that decolonisation cannot be reduced to merely replacing Western knowledge with Indian knowledge. It challenges the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) movement to examine its own assumptions and recover the spiritual foundations of Bharatiya knowledge. The talk ultimately asks whether true decolonisation is possible if Bhagawan is removed from the centre of the civilizational worldview.

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Scholarship and Sacred Truth
July 26, 2026July 26, 2026PERSPECTIVEBy Niharika15 0

Scholarship and Sacred Truth

Can a civilization survive if all its sacred truths are judged solely by external academic standards? This essay argues that while historical inquiry has its place, Hindu Dharma must remain rooted in its own sacred framework of shraddha, sampradaya, and parampara. A living tradition cannot endure if its foundational beliefs are endlessly relativized. History may study a civilization from the outside, but only its sacred truths sustain it from within.

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Rāmo Vigrahavān Dharmaḥ: The Sixteen Lakṣaṇas as a Complete Condition-Set of Dharma
July 22, 2026July 22, 2026ESSAYBy Pavan Kumar Garikapati9 0

Rāmo Vigrahavān Dharmaḥ: The Sixteen Lakṣaṇas as a Complete Condition-Set of Dharma

What does it truly mean to call Rāma "Vigrahavān Dharmaḥ" - the embodiment of Dharma? Drawing on the opening verses of the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, this essay argues that the sixteen lakṣaṇas are not merely admirable virtues but a complete and indispensable condition-set for the embodiment of Dharma. Through a rigorous śāstric analysis of pramāṇa, lakṣaṇa, and embodiment, it presents a compelling philosophical framework that reveals why Rāma is not simply a follower of Dharma, but its fullest living manifestation.

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India’s Emblems of Renunciation

Emblems in India's history have always been a combination of temporal and sacred unlike what we see in modern independent India today.

In ESSAY

Halal versus Jhatka: A scientific review

The huge value of its industry has made Halal a common method of slaughter across the world even though the Jhatka method causes only a fraction of the pain the animal endures.

In COMMENTARY, ESSAY, PHILOSOPHY

Philosophical Systems Of India – A Primer – Part 1

In the first part of a 5-part series, Dr Pingali Gopal introduces the ideas of the great Indian philosophical systems to the uninitiated.
Western Philosophers equate philosophy with only western thought which, puts philosophy between theology and science, and in turn, is either ignorant or dismissive of Indian thought.
Indian philosophy (or Darshanas) does not have an extreme reverence for science and because of the biases of the West, and resulatantly has disappeared from popular discourses; being termed ‘religions’ and hence lacking any validity in a ‘secular’ world.
Dr Gopal delves further into classification of Indian systems as orthodox and non-orthodox on the acceptance or rejection respectively of the Vedas as a reliable authority, and uncovers depths of Jainism, Buddhism, Samkhya, Charavaka and Nyaya-Vaisheshika philosophies for the uninitiated.
Further installments of this series will foray into the other orthodox and non-orthodox branches of Indian philosophical systems.

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The fatuity of hubris: who art thou?

The identification with the ego in terms of accomplishments and possessions serves no real purpose.

In ESSAY

Hindutva and other peoples’ nationalism

The BJP's rudimentary understanding of the war for territory may come back to haunt them later.

In INTERVIEW

Temples of Tamil Nadu: Ancient Glories and current state of affairs – Part 2

Conservation of temples in Tamil Nadu is severely lacking and hence needs to be addressed before the damage is permanent.

In POETRY

Shiva

An ode to the god of gods, Mahadeva.

In ESSAY

APAURUSHEYATVA OF THE VEDAS- Part 4

Exploring the idea of apaurusheyatva of the Vedas.

In ESSAY

Jinnah: The Name

The name Jinnah has a long and interesting history.

In COMMENTARY

The concept of Nirashrayatva in the Gita

A powerful concept for the Karma Yogi though mentioned only once in the Gita.

In ESSAY

Prithviraj Chauhan – Debunking Historical Myths Around The King (Part-2)

To sum up, ‘Traitors par sum Jayachandras’ is one of the filthiest crimes committed to History in modern times.

In TRAVELOGUE, ESSAY

The Distinctive Architectural Style Of The Temples In The Telugu States

The Telugu states were more often a battleground for various kingdoms and dynasties, with constant battles often fought here for supremacy. This has resulted in a distinct style of temple architecture here.

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Women in Vedic Culture

The respect and honour that vedic traditions had for women needs to be preserved, in order to address the turbulence which exists in modern society.

In POLITICS, COMMENTARY, PHILOSOPHY

Understanding Political Systems Of India – Part 2 – The Political Trajectory Of Post-Independent India

"Much of today’s normative ‘liberal democracy’ has clear theological roots and may not make sense outside the Western world. Universalising and secularising a theological theme may be problematic when applied to Indian culture. Independent India, ignoring indigenous political philosophy, inherited Western values, creating a story of contradictions clashing with the intensely traditional society of India."

In the second installment of the series titled "Understanding Political Systems Of India", Dr. Pingali Gopal brings us a summary of essays of Professor Bhikhu Parekh where he assesses post-Independent Nehruvian India.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Prime Minister from 1947 to 1964, constantly looked at the West as a template for India’s future, rejecting the indigenous past. The article analyses the effects of implementation of Western political thought and primarily British laws in the Indian society which wasn't structured the same way as the West. When implemented in India, the institutions of Western law encourage just the opposite of what such laws are meant to do: a vengeful, spiteful, and ‘selfish’ citizenry. Instead of promoting a cohesive society, such laws encourage divisiveness and conflict in society.

In ESSAY

False Supremacy of Science

Metaphysical conceptions are slighted in our modern world while the scientific method is hailed as a panacea for all our ills.

In ESSAY

Amir Khusrau’s Contributions to Indian Music: A Preliminary Survey

Deemed as the originator of many facets of Indian music, Amir Khusrau's contribution needs a thorough investigation.

In ESSAY

How to desecrate a mother

The Ganga has a long history of being abused by the Indian state to make way for 'development'.

In ESSAY

Our Civilizational Imprints From Bharat To Japan: Limiting Boundaries Is Relinquishing Cultures

From the ancient times till present-day diplomacy, civilizational exchanges and acculturation have played a significant role in establishing and renewing inter-nationstate relationships. This article explores the relationship between Bharat and Japan within the purview of civilizational linkages and thus highlights upon the reach Bharat, as a civilization, has on the cultural land of Japan.

In ESSAY

The tricky issue of religious conversion and proselytization in India(Part I)

The universal declaration of a right to religious freedom is part of the problem in India rather than a solution.

In COMMENTARY

Bharat’s Festivals: A Celebration of Timeless Devotion

The last few days have seen a wave of videos celebrating Chhath Puja emerge, showcasing a devotion that transcends the ordinary. As an exiled Kashmiri Pandit longing for an authentic experience of her traditions, this prompted Shradha Dhar to reconnect with her roots. As she explores the diverse traditions of Bharat from Thaipusam of Tamilnadu to the Tulmulla festival of Kashmir, she emphasizes the importance of preserving these rituals and traditions that form the core of our identity and connect us to the divine.

In ESSAY

Language: A medium of life itself

Language has a deeper meaning attached to it than we realise.

In ESSAY

Kashmir: An Overview of the Seven Exoduses of Hindus (Part 1)

The forced exodus of Hindus out of Kashmir by the followers of Islam through the centuries has a long and tragic history.

In ESSAY

Christian Missionaries on Caste

Caste in Hindu society is synonymous and inextricably intertwined with Hindu religious customs, traditions, and Dharma and hence forms a natural bulwark against Christian missions.

In COMMENTARY, ESSAY, PHILOSOPHY

Philosophical Systems Of India – A Primer – Part 4

In the fourth part of the 5-part series on Indian philosophical systems, Dr. Pingali Gopal discusses the prominent Advaitic view on the notions of the Self and the non-Self. We shall also see the notion of cause and effect in the material world and how the Self interacts with the material world. It is a promise of Indian Darshanas that proper knowledge confers liberation to the striving individual.

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