As we invoke Brahmā at the base, Rudra at the neck, and Vishnu at the face of the 'kalasa', we thus worship three aspects of creation, dissolution, and sustenance.
Category: ESSAY
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The Mauryas of the medieval period: A rough sketch
The existence of the Medieval Mauryas is supported by abundant evidence, but there is insufficient data to construct a coherent picture of their reign.
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Hinduism and Tribal cultures : Understanding Interactions, Assimilation and Coexistence
Mihir Keshari, a student at JNU, analyses the coexistence of "Hindu" and "Tribal" cultures.
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The Sword of Kali by Chittaranjan Naik: Part 3
Dr Pingali Gopal encapsulates an old debate about the nature of Hinduism.
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The Sword of Kali by Chittaranjan Naik: Part 2
Dr Pingali Gopal encapsulates an old debate about the nature of Hinduism.
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The Sword of Kali by Chittaranjan Naik: Part 1
Dr Pingali Gopal encapsulates an old debate about the nature of Hinduism.
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On the Impossibility of Refuting or Confirming the Arguments about the Caste System
Dr Pingali Gopal summarizes an important paper by Dr Sufiya Pathan and Dr Dunkin Jalki.
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Questioning the Statue of Equality
Contrary to what Ramanuja’s statue’s name might suggest, his goal was not equality but Liberation.
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Hamvira Deva: The forgotten warrior-prince of Odisha
A brief narrative of the valorous warrior-prince Hamvira Deva of Odisha's famous Suryavamsa Gajapati dynasty.