In criminology, ‘Means, Motive and Opportunity’ are the three things that are sought while investigating any crime. It is useful to apply the same measures when studying the history of religions.
Category: <span>PERSPECTIVE</span>
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Memories of Ayyappa Puja
Ayyappa puja which I was witness to during my younger days has resurfaced in my mind thanks to the Sabarimala crisis.
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Avatars were not humans or animals
The Avatar phenomenon should be read in the context of earlier Vedic texts such as the Upanishads and the Puranas instead of the literal interpretation.
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Da'wah, Discipline vs Dharma
The essence behind their teachings makes Abrahamic religions resort to violence leaving no room for contextuality or sensitivity.
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A Reawakening of Bharat
Indians need to break free from the shackles forged by their own fears and ineptitude.
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Am I still a Hindu?
What makes me a Hindu in daily life and in practice beyond ethnicity, legality, philosophy?
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Casus Belli – A comparison
A common misconception is the inherent motive behind Dharmic and Abrahamic religions increasing their influence beyond their domain.
by Raghu Bhaskaran
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The Perils of Blind Anti-Bengali Prejudice
Due to Marxist leanings becoming entrenched in its political life together with anti-Hindu acts by a few groups, the general image of Bengalis has taken a beating in the Hindu fold.
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Abolition of (Major Parts of) Section 377: A few observations and a rider
Though historically India has always had a place for homosexuals notwithstanding the view of the rest of the world, how does the political climate dictate the manner in which their presence is acknowledged?
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The Beautiful Tree and Putana’s milk
A brief view of the history of education in India, the impact of Christian education and the attitudes that it inculcates.