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Śaṅkara Charitam – A Re-telling – Chapter – 01
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December 22, 2022December 23, 2022COMMENTARY, ESSAY

Śaṅkara Charitam – A Re-telling – Chapter – 01

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Shri Ramesh Venkatraman delves into detail about the life and the times of Jagadguru Shri Adi Śaṅkaracharya, and his impact on Sanātana Dharma, on the basis of his study of two authoritative texts on Śaṅkara: The Mādhaviya-Śaṅkara-Digvijayam of Jagadaguru Śri Vidyaranya Mahaswami, 12th ācārya of Dakshinamnaya Sringeri Sharada Peetam; and Śaṅkara Charitam, a collection of talks given by the Paramācārya of Kānchi, Jagadaguru Śri Chandrashekarendra Saraswati, the 68th Jagadguru of the Kānchi Kāmakoti Peetha.
In the first chapter of the series of essays that will be published every Thursday (Guruvāsaram), we learn about the circumstances that necessitated the emergence of an avatāra-puruṣa in Kaliyugā.

How Kāntārā Captures Shakti: The Language of Force; The Language of power
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December 9, 2022December 12, 2022COMMENTARY, FILM REVIEW

How Kāntārā Captures Shakti: The Language of Force; The Language of power

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The success of a film as openly native and dharmic as Kāntārā is a spark of light for the multiple clusters of the Indic civilisation that have been languishing under ignorance and apathy for decades. Maitreyi Veera explores how certain scenes of the film seem to have hidden meanings corresponding to dharmik texts, including Itihāsa and Purānā

Gyaana and Adhikara
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December 2, 2022December 2, 2022PERSPECTIVE, COMMENTARY

Gyaana and Adhikara

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Should trade secrets be revealed to all and sundry? Do the custodians of groundbreaking technology and classified information have the right to shield their secrets from prying eyes? If yes, then the courtesy should be extended to ancient dharmik knowledge systems as well - the concept of Adhikara of access to exclusive information and knowledge; and access should only be granted to those with Adhikara as allowed by Dharma Shastras.

Ayodhya Forever
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November 20, 2022November 20, 2022COMMENTARY, TEMPLE TRAIL

Ayodhya Forever

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Dr. Koenraad Elst recounts his recent trip to Ayodhya, while analysing its historicity and devotional zeal; and takes an evaluative look at the road ahead for Hindus to preserve important dharmik sites from the tourism-driven, possibly unnecessary beautification and commercialisation.

Why Prithviraj Chauhan is Revered as the Saviour of Hindus
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November 3, 2022November 3, 2022HISTORY, COMMENTARY, ESSAY

Why Prithviraj Chauhan is Revered as the Saviour of Hindus

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Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan, often seen only through the lens of Chandar Bardai's Prithviraj Raso, seems to be like any other Rajput king at first - the text emphasises his personal life more than his military might or any other facet.
This article aims to make a well-rounded conclusion about Prithviraj's character and his primary basis for deciding between friend and foe, and establishes him as a hero and saviour for Hindus.