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Decolonising the Indian Education System – Why Our Approach is Flawed
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October 21, 2024October 21, 2024PERSPECTIVE

Decolonising the Indian Education System – Why Our Approach is Flawed

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Recent efforts to decolonise the Indian education system, particularly through rewriting NCERT textbooks, focus on reclaiming India's intellectual heritage by infusing indigenous knowledge into the curriculum. However, merely altering content without changing the deeper intellectual foundations upon which it rests will only result in superficial change. True decolonisation demands a shift from western frameworks of how we teach, learn and evaluate knowledge, to genuinely embrace India's philosophical and cultural traditions at every level of education.

Search for Savarkarite Conservatism
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July 11, 2024August 23, 2024PERSPECTIVE

Search for Savarkarite Conservatism

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Was Vinayak Damodar Savarkar a conservative? Exploring this question, this article by Chandravir Pandey delves into Savarkar's concept of Hindutva, and its alignment with conservative principles. The essay also examines the paradoxes in labeling Savarkar a conservative, given his revolutionary zeal and progressive ideas.

Vegetarianism, Animal Cruelty, and Slippery Discourses
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June 28, 2024August 28, 2024PERSPECTIVE

Vegetarianism, Animal Cruelty, and Slippery Discourses

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In this article, Dr. Pingali Gopal explores the unequal and complicated relationship between humans and animals, delving into the complexities of meat consumption, animal abuse and the varied definitions and perceptions surrounding them. The author contrasts the extensive use and exploitation of animals in the modern world with perspectives from Dharmic traditions. He presents the views of Swami Vivekananda and Ramana Maharishi on the subject to illustrate the nuanced stance of Dharma on the subject.

Disarming Propaganda: Some Lessons on Survival, Revival, and Hope
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June 10, 2024August 27, 2024PERSPECTIVE

Disarming Propaganda: Some Lessons on Survival, Revival, and Hope

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Professor Vamsee Juluri dicusses the impact of media during Indian elections and the resurgence of Hindu culture, tackling issues of propaganda and polarization. He emphasizes the significance of media literacy, cultural ownership, and constructive engagement to preserve cultural integrity. His insights cover disarming propaganda, post-2024 Election strategies for survival and revival, and details about the new edition of "Rearming Hinduism."

The Significance of the Bhakt and Bhakti in Hinduism
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October 3, 2023August 29, 2024PERSPECTIVE

The Significance of the Bhakt and Bhakti in Hinduism

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Bhakti, as a profound spiritual path within Hinduism, encompasses the deep love, devotion, and surrender to the divine. While the term "Bhakt" has gained popularity in political contexts, its use as a label for followers of a particular leader is objectionable as it trivializes the spiritual essence of Bhakti.

The Overlooked Brilliance of Sumitra
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September 4, 2023September 4, 2023PERSPECTIVE

The Overlooked Brilliance of Sumitra

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The Ramayana is not simply a chronicle of Shri Rama's life and times on Earth, but also an epic saga that holds within itself much for both the devout and the rational.
Each of the characters is fascinating, but there are some that shine like gems in their limited roles without making too much noise. One such character is that of Sumitra, one of the three chief queens of king Dasharatha of Ayodhya, the other two being Kausalya, and Kaikeyi. This article aims to understand Sumitra's character in deeper detail through textual references from both the Valmiki Ramayana as well as Tulsidas's Ramacharitamanasa.

“Oppenheimer”, the Gita, and Dharma
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August 16, 2023August 16, 2023PERSPECTIVE, FILM REVIEW

“Oppenheimer”, the Gita, and Dharma

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Imbibing the spirit of true Dharma, one achieves communion with nature, the cosmos, and eventually the Supreme being. The eternal fight therefore, is not between good and evil, or between believers and non-believers, but between Dharma and Adharma.

Kama and the Nature of Sensual Desires
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July 25, 2023July 25, 2023COMMENTARY, PERSPECTIVE

Kama and the Nature of Sensual Desires

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In this article, Rohan Raghav Sharma talks about degeneracy and blind gratification of carnal desires becoming the norm in the West and all modern societies inspired by the West, and suggests that the Hindu framework of the four Purusharthas - Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha; can provide guidance for a balanced view of life.