Ramesh Venkataraman explores Ājānubāhu, the concept, the synonymy of the word with Sri Rāma, and explores appearance of any other Ājānubāhu persons in history.
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Sampāti and Jaṭāyu – many layers of a “side-story”
Sampāti and Jaṭāyu - brothers bound by blood and separated by fire. The literal fire of the sun that burns them, and the fire of penance that purifies them and provides deliverance - Jatāyu dies in the hands of Rāma and finds deliverance in death while Sampāti in his rebirth.
Excerpts From History Of The Freedom Movement In India By R. C. Mazumdar – Part 7 – The Enduring Myth Of 1942 Quit India Movement, And The Crucial Events Between 1942 To 1947
Dr Pingali Gopal uses R. C. Mazumdar's book "History of the Freedom Movement in India" as reference to evoke interest in the truth behind the popularised version of the history of India's independence.
The last part of the series deals with the Quit India Movement, Subhash Chandra Bose's contribution to the cause, the partition of India and final moments of dotting the i's and crossing the t's before the transfer of power.
Excerpts From History Of The Freedom Movement In India By R. C. Mazumdar – Part 6 – The Revolutionaries; The Hindu Mahasabha; The Japanese Invasion; And The Inevitability Of Pakistan
Dr Pingali Gopal uses R. C. Mazumdar's book "History of the Freedom Movement in India" as reference to evoke interest in the truth behind the popularised version of the history of India's independence.
Part 6 deals with the revolutionary movement, the growing discontent and most importantly, sheds light on what went on behind the scenes in the decision-making about the partition of India.
Spiritual Identity of Temples and Religious Tourism
Religious tourism, as against the popular perception, ends up hurting the very soul and nature of the teertha.
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Dharma, Dhanda, Digital: Examining the Suppression of India’s Commercial Ethos Through the Ages
Ancient and mediaeval Indian kingdoms relied heavily on active commerce, both domestic and international. Indian economy has come full circle, after a long period of colonial suppression followed by oppressive socialist policies post-Independence, rediscovering its identity as a capitalist economy built on the industriousness and innovation of small producers and merchants.
Assumptions in Empirical Inferences and the Case of GDP
Brainstorming needs to happen regarding the ideation of prosperity and wellbeing so that a holistic framework to view life can be developed in getting the right perspective to growth.
Jagatgurus in Kaliyuga – Part 2
The Jagatgurus continue to inspire us and guide us in our pursuit of dharma
Sri Aurobindo’s journey into ‘The Secret of the Veda’
Sri Aurobindo set the strong ground for the psychological interpretation of the Veda helping us all understand its innermost depths.
The Evolution of Early Writing in India
Writing evolved through different phases as the Indus-valley civilization matured and spread.
Science, Secularism and Saturn
The interplay between rationality, politics and Hindu tradition is much more complex than westerners or elitist Indians imagine. The worship of reason at the expense of traditional wisdom of the diverse communities in India creates artificial fault lines in the social fabric of the country and can have serious long term implications.
A Goddess who is both Kali and Sri
Rakta Chamunda blends the fierce and the peaceful in her personality, thus reflecting aspects of both Kali and Lalita.
Somnath Temple – Rising Phoenix
Somnath is a veritable treasure trove of pilgrimage locations, all clustered around the famous Jyotirlinga temple.
Śaṅkara Charitam – a re-telling – Chapter-10 – Śaṃbhu-Śaṅkara
In the 10th Chapter of Śaṅkara Charitam, Śaṅkara starts his life as a saṃnyāsi and takes his first steps toward his Guru, his destiny. Shri Ramesh Venkatraman also delves into evidence regarding Śaṅkara being an avatāra-puruṣa, the active and vocal aspect of Śiva.
What is culture?
In Indian culture, spirituality permeates life; spirituality is the pivot around which all other activities revolve.
Kali Yuga or The Age of Confusion – Part 2
The Indian genius always endeavoured to spiritualize all aspects of life, including the social and political. If spirituality was of any practical value, why should it be kept out of governance?
Blind faith and blind rejection – Two sides of the same coin
Lack of knowledge and understanding results in the rigidity of thought that imprisons a person's outlook.
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A Contentious Law: Places of Worship Act, 1991
An analytical dive into the Places of Worship Act, 1991, its applicability and exemptions, from the point of view of its constitutionality.
Nature in Indian and Western Traditions
Nature loving Indic traditions should not tread the path of western materialism which is enforced by a greedy god and his urge to consume the earth's resources.
The Deity: D-scale of Dharma
On objects like vessels, over time sediments accrete and coat the surface. The process of removing the accretions and restoring the shine is known as 'descaling.' Similarly with Deities, over time sentiments and fallacies have formed a layer over our beliefs. This D-Scale can be used to assess that and clean our attitudes towards the deities.
The Overlooked Brilliance of Sumitra
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.
Paishacha Vivaha: Not just a Reparation Marriage
Although Dr. Elst's view of "Paishacha Vivaha" as reparation marriage is quite enlightened, it narrows it down to just one issue and assumes that the Hindu society, back in the day, had no mechanism to provide security to women who did not opt for the said reparation.
Agastyas
Agastya Muni, as well as his lineage, had a tremendous influence on Indic civilization which stretched all the way to Southeast Asia.
Sanskrit – A Language of Integral Perfection
The sheer depth and fecundity of Sanskrit makes it a peerless language which deserves much exploration.
‘Flight of the Deity’ from Modhera – Part 2
The followers of Surya Devta still rever him even after centuries of turmoil.
Glory and gluttony: Conscious Presentism
The distortion of Hinduism at the altar of European historians for their own benefit has greatly dented the understanding of Indians themselves.
The Gita and Integral Yoga
The timeless philosophy of the Gita and the oneness with the divine through Yoga, will lead us into the next phase of human evolution.
They just peddle, if possible even history
The Left's control of the narrative has hidden more than it has revealed.