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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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Jinnah: The Name

The name Jinnah has a long and interesting history.

In ESSAY

What is culture?

In Indian culture, spirituality permeates life; spirituality is the pivot around which all other activities revolve.

In TRAVELOGUE

Khajuraho – Poetry in Stone

A close look at the magnificent temples located all around Khajuraho.

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.

In BOOK REVIEW

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.

In STORY

‘Flight of the Deity’ from Martand Temple, Kashmir – Part 1

A young woman's journey amidst the turmoil to reconnect with her past as she struggles to straddle the complexities of the present.

In COMMENTARY

Communal Echoes in ‘Secular’ Discourse : Tropes and Themes in Naseeruddin Shah’s ‘Secular’ Rants

In the next essay of the series of articles on minority-progressive celebrities, Sriram Chellapilla dissects Naseeruddin Shah’s polemics to expose a familiar pattern in India’s “secular” discourse: the distortion of arguments, selective outrage, and the reflexive defense of Mughal icons like Aurangzeb. Through close textual analysis and historical context, the essay shows how misrepresentation, straw-manning, and moral asymmetry function as tools of what the author terms the Minority-Progressive Celebrity (MPC) narrative. At its core, the piece interrogates how Hinduphobia is normalized under the guise of liberalism while minority fundamentalism is minimized or denied.

In ESSAY

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.

In COMMENTARY

Oppenheimer – An Open Letter to Christopher Nolan

As we pass the 2025 Oscars, Charu Uppal recalls the grand success of the movie Oppenheimer in the 2024 Oscars. In this open letter to the director Christopher Nolan, she points out how the movie conspicuously avoids showing the suffering of the Japanese people, barely mentioning the names Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Even more troubling is the decision to juxtapose the sacred Bhagavad Gita with an intimate scene — a choice that was neither accidental nor faithful to historical context. In an industry that does not shy away from showing violence, the film omits the human cost of the bomb while including a scene that offended millions. Creative freedom is vital, but so is cultural responsibility.

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

Garuda and the State of Flow

When we combine the legend of Garuda from the Puranas with modern scientific perspectives, we can better understand the science of living in the now.

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.

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Varadaraja Perumal Temple – Kanchipuram (Part 2)

A temple where Lord Vishnu’s manifestation as Athi Varadar rises from his Anant Saras after every 40 years to bless his devotees

In ESSAY

Prithviraj Chauhan – Debunking historical myths around the King (Part 1)

The memory of Prithviraj Chauhan has for long been a victim of especially vicious attempts, because of its resilience and motivation factor.

In BOOK REVIEW

JNU – Nationalism and India’s Uncivil War by Makarand Paranjape – A Review

Rohan Raghav Sharma reviews Dr. Makarand Paranjape's book titled: "JNU - Nationalism and India's Uncivil War"; while analysing the happenings in JNU that led to the events detailed in the book. He also questions Dr. Paranjape's optimism and suggestions for handling the university moving forward.

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 POETRY

Vespers

A poem on civilizational memory, survival and continuity.

In COMMENTARY

The one who stands apart

Bhairava, the terrifying form of Shiva, inspires fear as he strikes at the root of all fear, the ego.

In ESSAY

Pishacha Vivaha – Reparation Marriage

Treating a rape as less consequential if the victim agrees to marry the perpetrator has no place in contemporary society but to call it "patriarchal" is downright silly.

In BOOK REVIEW

Non-ignorable ideas of a non-ignorable man

Examining the broad ideas in Tufail Ahmed's recent book, Jihadist Threat To India: The Case for Islamic Reformation by an Indian Muslim.

In ESSAY

Humour in Hinduism – Part 1

Hinduism has always incorporated a healthy dose of humour in its writings, with even gods not being spared.

In PERSPECTIVE

Justice Beyond Colonial Laws: The Case for Dharmic Judiciary

India’s judicial system, still anchored in colonial frameworks, often appears disconnected from the spirit of Dharma when adjudicating on matters of faith, family, and tradition. Judges with little understanding of Hindu philosophy or scriptures frequently issue rulings on matters of Dharma. From casual remarks on our deities to misguided interpretations of temple customs, such decisions reveal a deep cultural disconnect. It’s time to restore balance by establishing Dharmic courts, grounded in our own civilizational wisdom and moral vision, to decide on matters of Dharma, culture and family.

In CASTE IN STONE, ESSAY

The Fall and fall of the Shudras

There is an abundance of inscriptional and literary evidence pointing towards the high status of Shudra communities in pre-colonial India. Yet, academicians have never acknowledged, much less revised their erroneous theories to accommodate for the same.

In ESSAY

The mighty myth of Sikhs saving Hinduism

The narrative of Sikhs coming to the aid of Hindus needs to be re-examined.

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