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The Enigma of Bhakti
August 14, 2026August 14, 2026POETRYBy Pornima Rajkarne1 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 Juluri3 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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In PERSPECTIVE

8 reasons why Hinduism rocks in the new age

The openness and plurality of Hinduism make it an ideal religion for all times and especially in this age of reason and cosmopolitan societies.

In ESSAY

Hinduism in a Postmodern World – III

The need to deconstruct Indian thought has led it to be defined in silos which goes against its essential nature.

In PERSPECTIVE

Ikigai: A Modern Simplification That Sacrificed Ancient Depth

Has the world mistaken a simplified self-help framework for the ultimate philosophy of purpose? This essay argues that while Ikigai offers valuable insights into meaningful living, it pales beside the Vedic framework of the Purusharthas -Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha. By comparing the two, it reveals why the Purusharthas remain one of humanity's most comprehensive and enduring blueprints for a meaningful life.

In COMMENTARY

The concept of Nirashrayatva in the Gita

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

In TRAVELOGUE

Kailashnatha temple – Crowning glory of Pallavas: Kanchipuram (Part 1)

The exquisite Kailashnatha temple became the template for temple architecture with magnificent sculptures in south India and beyond.

In ESSAY

Bhima Karna Yuddha – Part 2

An enraged Karna once again challenged Bhima with an expectant looking Kaurava army behind him.

In BOOK REVIEW

The Story of Islamic Imperialism in India – Part 1

The story of Islamic imperialism has been conveniently shielded from scrutiny by most historians in modern India.

In EXCERPT

Is Indian Culture Obsolete?

Can Indian culture still feed its country's malnourished soul which has been decaying amidst the onslaught of western society's social norms and ethical values?

In COMMENTARY

Academic bullies

Audrey Truschke may have an eminent position in the academe, but the record of her ideological and academic mentors is such that she must be more restrained in how she engages with and addresses the 'outsiders'.

In ESSAY

Vrata – Its Meaning, Importance, And Rules Of Practice 

व्रतात् पर तपः नास्ति॥
There is no penance greater than vrata.

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 PERSPECTIVE

Factors hindering ‘Total Revolution’ in India

The change as envisioned by JP Narayan still has familiar roadblocks to contend with in its path.

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In CONVERSATION

Modern challenges to an ancient civilization

An interview with Jagadguru Shri Nishchalananda Saraswati ji, Shankaracharya of the Govardhan Math of Puri.

In PERSPECTIVE

Am I secular?

Do we need to conform to the skewed concept of who is 'secular' in India?

In ESSAY

Ārya Prajñā: Artificial Intelligence according to Indian ethical values – Part I

Various applications use AI to only distract human users, not as a means of Tantra (software/meditative framework). But why not? According to the Indian philosophical thought, there is a very lofty ideal for the development of AI.

In POETRY

Rathayatra And A Song Of Tagore: Uḍiye Dhvajā Abhrobhedī Rathe

With a sky-piercing flag unfurled 
Atop His Great Chariot, there He is –  
There He goes on His march on the streets. 

In TRAVELOGUE

Kolkata And Sunderbans – Diaries Of A Whirlwind Tour

Dr. Pingali Gopal recounts his travel and stay in and around Kolkata, delves into the history of the city and its landmarks and monuments, and touches the soul of the 'City of Joy' in this very intriguing travelogue.

In BOOK REVIEW, HISTORY

Excerpts From History Of The Freedom Movement In India By R. C. Mazumdar – The Ruthless English: Attitudes, Second World War, Churchill, and Mountbatten – Part 4

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 4 deals with the naked reality of the Raj in India - the avarice, the ruthlessness, and the cunning of the British in bleeding India dry; and ultimately their reluctance to exit or even to contain the spread of the wildfire that was religious hatred and crimes that ensued.

In EXCERPT

Is Indian Culture Obsolete?

Can Indian culture still feed its country's malnourished soul which has been decaying amidst the onslaught of western society's social norms and ethical values?

In EXCERPT

Significance of Hindu Society

Despite suffering from repeated invasions and a degenerative climate in their society, Hindus have still managed to sustain their culture, though the future is dependent upon their will to conserve it.

In ESSAY

Gunas – The primary colours of personality

Even though sattva is the most desirable guna, it still is not free of ego, desires, and attachments.

In ESSAY

Language: A medium of life itself

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

In BOOK REVIEW, ESSAY

‘A History Of The Sikhs’: Just Another Book Mired In Secular-Liberal Bias

Khushwant Singh's 'A History of the Sikhs' suffers from the same drawbacks that the mainstream secular-liberal scholarship does. The book seems to be serving his bias much more than the objective truth.

In COMMENTARY

Stree Dharma & Why the Bharatiya Naari is Revered

Hindu Dharma envisions men and women as two halves of a whole, each essential in fulfilling the four Purusharthas, Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha. A wife is not a bystander but a Sahayogi, without whom even Yajnas lose their merit. While our Shastras elevate a virtuous Bharatiya Naari to the same position of reverence as a Teertha, they also bind men with strict codes of Dharma. Together, such men and women uphold a society rooted in balance, respect, and true Shakti that arises out of virtuous living.

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