Rajgir was the capital of the ancient Magadha Empire and the spiritual birthplace of Buddhism & Jainism.
Year: 2019
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Myth as History, or History as Myth? – Analysis of How Ayodhya’s History is Depicted in BBC and NYT
The facts about Ayodhya are often obscured by Western media outlets by suppressing the Hindus' claim to the Ram temple.
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Sung by the God: I (The Beginning)
The banners were unfurled, the ominous call issued; Warriors royal and common alike, who approached The open gateway to their Heaven that seldom unlocks By a rare chance – as in this the Great War it had – In their measured, certain paces, and some, on great cars, Suddenly halted their onward march. Shining horses,...
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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.
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Buddha, Caste and Environment
The Buddha realised that the future of any civilisation depended on its relationship with Nature.
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Analysis of the Representation of Hindus in Western News Coverage during the 2019 Indian Elections
The media coverage of events in India have a heavy tilt where they repeatedly show Hindus in a bad light.
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Temples of Tamil Nadu: Ancient Glories and current state of affairs – Part 1
Tamil Nadu's ancient architectural marvels have been at the mercy of the state for far too long.
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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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Gita Govinda of Jayadeva and the Bhakti Movement
The effect of Gita Govinda has been central to the development of Vaishnavism.
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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.