The Lotus is ubiquitous in the iconography and literature of India. Exploring the diverse contexts in which it is used throws light on its very deep significance and convergence of meaning.
Category: ESSAY
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Hridayaleeswarar and the Power of the Mind
The technique of Manana to first internalise a task in one's mind before ever implementing it is an essential part of Hindu philosophy.
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Casteism: Scourge of Hinduism or Perversion of a Legitimate Vedic System? – Part 2
Casteism has seeped into Indic culture and knowing its dangers, we should look to take the necessary steps to dismantle it.
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Casteism: Scourge of Hinduism or Perversion of a Legitimate Vedic System? – Part 1
The corruption of the original purpose of the caste system has led to a lot of strife in India.
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Fate and Free-Will
We have the choice to either remain bonded to Nature or go beyond it and realize our innate capacity for liberation.
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Reclaiming Saundarya: Beauty in Everyday Life
Appreciating the aesthetic essence of our daily lives is more pertinent than ever as we get caught up in our materialistic pursuits.
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Ask the Past
Ancient India's knowledge traditions were continuous & cumulative and it's a pity that young Indians know little of this vast intellectual heritage.
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When should Pongal/Makar Samkranti be celebrated and why?
An incomplete understanding and misreading of the Shastras in the modern age, has led people to celebrate Pongal on the wrong day.
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On The Classification Of Indic Languages
Several theories have been proposed to understand the evolution of languages but most fall short due to their Eurocentric bias as well as the false notion of comparing it with genetic evolution.
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Yantras – What is their purpose
Used in sadhana practices for worshipping deities, yantras are symbols of divine power which need to be installed with the use of specific mantras.