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Category Errors in the Study of Bharatīya Jñāna Paramparā
April 16, 2026April 16, 2026PERSPECTIVE, PHILOSOPHYBy Pavan Kumar Garikapati2 0

Category Errors in the Study of Bharatīya Jñāna Paramparā

Modern scholarship often misreads Bharatīya Jñāna Paramparā by forcing it into text-centric, innovation-driven frameworks that do not match its transmission-based nature. This article argues that the confusion arises from deep category errors about what knowledge is and where it resides. Rather than a collection of texts, the tradition functions as an integrated epistemic architecture sustained through guru–śiṣya paramparā. Recognising this distinction reframes continuity not as stagnation, but as disciplined preservation of valid knowing.

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Accident : A Philosophical Essay
April 04, 2026April 4, 2026PHILOSOPHYBy Anshul Kalia2 0

Accident : A Philosophical Essay

A reflective essay that begins with everyday “accidents” to probe a deeper philosophical question: what is an accident? Moving from legal definitions to Aristotle and Hume, it argues accidents arise from human ignorance of causes. Drawing on Hindu acharyas like Shankaracharya and Ramanujacharya and scriptures like the Isha Upanishad, Bhagavad Gita, and Srimad Bhagavatam, it advances a final insight: what appears accidental is ultimately governed by divine grace.

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The Story of the Musunuri Nayakas – The Rise and Fall of a Telugu Resistance
March 31, 2026March 31, 2026HISTORYBy Ratnakar Sadasyula1 0

The Story of the Musunuri Nayakas – The Rise and Fall of a Telugu Resistance

After the fall of the Kakatiyas, Telugu land was plunged into devastation under the Delhi Sultanate, with temples desecrated and society disrupted. From this chaos emerged the Musunuri Nayakas, who united scattered warriors and waged a fierce resistance to reclaim their homeland. Led by Prolayanayaka and later Kapayanayaka, they drove out invaders and restored cultural life, inspiring wider southern revolts and the rise of Vijayanagara. Yet internal rivalries and betrayal weakened this hard-won unity, leading to a tragic fall. Their legacy endures as a powerful chapter of resilience, resistance, and civilizational revival.

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The two streams of the Bengali language: Claims, Counterclaims and Facts
March 27, 2026March 27, 2026COMMENTARYBy Dileep Karanth4 0

The two streams of the Bengali language: Claims, Counterclaims and Facts

Published in the ISPAD Partition Center Journal (Oct 2025), this paper challenges claims that vernacular languages in India emerged only under Islamic rule due to a supposed Sanskritic monopoly. It shows that regional literary traditions flourished under Hindu patronage well before this period. The paper also disputes the idea that modern Bengali was artificially Sanskritized by colonial institutions, demonstrating that both Hindu and Muslim writers historically used a shared Sanskrit-based linguistic framework. It further highlights that later attempts to Islamize Bengali had limited success.

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The Mahabharata as an Indic Civilizational Framework: Dharma, Power, and Human Consciousness
March 15, 2026March 15, 2026COMMENTARYBy ISKCON Mayapur4 0

The Mahabharata as an Indic Civilizational Framework: Dharma, Power, and Human Consciousness

The Mahabharata is not merely an epic or religious text but a civilizational framework through which Indian society has long understood power, morality, and human conflict. Rather than offering rigid moral binaries, it presents dharma as contextual and relational, shaped by responsibility and awareness. Through complex characters and difficult choices, the epic explores the burdens of power, the psychology of action, and the consequences of ethical failure. In doing so, it functions as a living guide to navigating moral ambiguity within society.

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Perspectives In ‘Gajendra Moksha’

The cryptic allegories in 'Gajendra Moksha', the story of "Liberation of the Elephant King Gajendra" at the Lotus Feet of Sri Vishnu.

In BOOK REVIEW

Conundrum: Subhas Bose’s Life After Death

The man, the myth whose life story has never been fully revealed or understood.

In POETRY

Rāma’s Wrath

Fearing Sri Rama’s wrath, Varuna appears to beg for mercy.

In TRAVELOGUE

On the Ramayana trail – Kishkindha at Hampi

The hilly, boulder-filled terrain of Kishkindha, home to numerous temples, caves and ashrams associated with the events in Ramayana, leaves one with a feeling of timelessness.

In ESSAY

Vedakosha Vibhaaga – Origin, organization and propagation of Vedic knowledge

The Vedas and the knowledge contained in them was deciphered by rishis and passed on in the guru-shishya tradition.

In ESSAY

Gainsaying Ancient Indian Science – Part 1

As the source of many great scientific achievements, Indians are still denied their place in history; especially by homegrown critics.

In ESSAY

Integrating India’s Heritage in Indian Education – Part 1

By turning their back on their rich cultural heritage, Indians have denied their own an education which not only gratifies the intellect but also the soul.

In TRANSLATION

Rukmini’s Letter to Sri Krishna: A Translation

One of Pandit Narendra Sharma’s last poetical works showcasing the prowess of the Śuddha Hindi language.

In CASTE IN STONE, ESSAY

Caste and the discourse of Casteism

Shudras in pre-colonial India were totally different from how they are seen in the popular imagination of modern India leading to a perverted discourse that looks for solutions to the problems of the marginalised sections of society in the vague past instead of the concrete present.

In ESSAY

‘Saamkhya Hypothesis’ – Creation Link Deciphered

This article examines the 'Saamkhya' hypothesis through the lens of sciences and shows that the hypothesis is worthy of adoption as a plausible mechanism for ‘creation’ and for ‘life’.

In ESSAY

Trail of Tears

The consequences of Muslim separatism have been seen throughout Indian history but it came to a head during the time of partition.

In PERSPECTIVE

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.

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The untold foundations of Modern Economics: Did Adam Smith plagiarise Kautilya?

The founding father of modern economics had essentially copied Kautilya's work without giving any credit.

In PERSPECTIVE

Let’s have some faith

India's laws are still stuck in the colonial era where natives were not considered good enough to manage their own institutions.

In ESSAY

Gita Govinda of Jayadeva and the Bhakti Movement

The effect of Gita Govinda has been central to the development of Vaishnavism.

In CONVERSATION

India: A cultural decline or revival?

Seeing through the schizophrenic constructs of the Nehruvian state and rediscovering their heritage is the only way for Indians to deal with modernity without losing their distinctness.

In BOOK REVIEW

‘Aryaa’ – An Anthology of Vedic Women – Review

"Stories ranging from the Warrior princess Chitraganda who fights alongside Arjuna to the bold princess Ulupi who approaches Arjuna for the union of her own accord to Queen Subhadra who finds a different way of carrying out her dharma and supporting her husband than the conventional way one expects a wife to. Characters etched in the minds of popular imagination such as Satyavati, Shakuntala, and the duo Nala-Damayanti are also presented in a narrative that cannot fail to entertain and arouse interest. The most metaphysical and philosophical stories are undoubtedly those of Gargi, the Brahmavadini, and Maitreyi, the scholarly wife of the famed Yajnavalkya. These stories prove that while there were women steeped in the Shastric worldview, they were not purposely debarred from aspiring towards education and a spiritual path."
In this review of 'Aryaa - An Anthology of Vedic Women' Rohan Raghav Sharma discusses the need for such a book before delving into each of the ten stories told in the book. He gives detailed insights into each story along with his critique of the writing styles of the different writers.

In ESSAY

A Defense of Swadeshi Historiography

An unbiased analysis by Indians of their own civilizational history is vital to remove the shroud of distortion that has covered them for so long.

In BOOK REVIEW

The Divine Tree of Bharat – A Review

Dr. Pingali Gopal writes a summary-review of Achanta Nagarjun's recent book "The Divine Tree of Bharat". In the book, the author delves into the timeless values of Sanatana Dharma such as interrelatedness and harmony that permeate the land of Bharat. Drawing from ancient texts and metaphors, Nagarjun counters Western narratives of a "primitive ancient India", highlighting the enduring achievements of Indian civilisation in arts, science, and spirituality. While critiquing the impact of colonial and Marxist distortions, the author calls for a revival of cultural pride and knowledge, essential to preserving the essence of Bharatiya identity amidst modern threats.

In ESSAY, HISTORY, TRANSLATION

India’s History: Part I, By Rabindranath Tagore

This is an English translation of the essay “Bharatbarsher Itihas” by Rabindranath Tagore, to be found in his anthology of Bengali essays entitled “Bharatavarsha”. The anthology contains several of Rabindranath’s longish essays concerning historical, cultural, and political dimensions of India, all written between 1901 and 1905, a period which can be described as the zenith of Bengal’s (and in turn, India’s) rebirth in the Modern Era. Each of these essays, though deeply embedded within the historical context of the author’s time and space, is largely relevant for all of India today.

In ESSAY, HISTORY, TRANSLATION

Hymns to Brahman – Part 1; By Rabindranath Tagore

These verses are selected and translated from the poet Rabindranath Tagore’s vast repertoire of Bengali Brahamsangeet song lyrics. These song lyrics are rich in terms of literary finesse, outstanding as musical compositions of a classical or semi-classical nature; and, they demonstrate an intense religious longing in the poet – a yearning to attain and dwell in a constant state of union with the Divine.

In CONVERSATION

Vedantin Musings and the Nature of Reality

Swami Sarvapriyananda Maharaj from the Ramakrishna Order is one of the leading lights in Vedanta, teaching its philosophy world-over.

In ESSAY

Significance of Knowing the 'Fourth'

Turiya is pure consciousness and is the background that underlies and transcends the three common states of consciousness.

In PERSPECTIVE

The Beautiful Tree and Putana’s milk

A brief view of the history of education in India, the impact of Christian education and the attitudes that it inculcates.

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