The banners were unfurled, the ominous call issued; Warriors royal and common alike, who approached The open gateway to their Heaven that seldom unlocks By a rare chance – as in this the Great War it had – In their measured, certain paces, and some, on great cars, Suddenly halted their onward march. Shining horses,...
Tag: <span>mahabharata</span>
Subhas Bose vindicated
The contribution of Bose in reigniting the desire for independence far surpasses Gandhi's decade old efforts.
Mithila Art: A living tradition since the Ramayana
Madhubani Art has a rich history which is steeped in stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata which till very recently was not known to most Indians.
Ekachakrapura – The Secular Liberal Society
The Mahabharata, as well as the Hitopadesha, both depict how secular liberal societies fail to address the challenge of intransigent and invasive dogmas.
Poetry in stone – Mahabalipuram Part II
The magnificence of the various monuments and temples at Mahabalipuram have to be seen to be believed.
The Purpose of Defending Dharma
Dharmic principles form the bedrock upon which Indic civilization has thrived and hence need to be propagated as well as defended.
Mainstream and marginal in ancient India
The often cited differences between mainstream Hindus and tribals is a product of the modern age.
Can the Historicity of Ramayana be established?
A detailed analysis to legitimise the Ramayana as a historical event rather than just an epic.
Yaksha’s Lake and the Fire Drill
The Pandavas' encounter with a Yaksha on the lake leads to a deep and profound discovery.
Somnath Temple – Rising Phoenix
Somnath is a veritable treasure trove of pilgrimage locations, all clustered around the famous Jyotirlinga temple.