The article traces Hinduism's resistance to propaganda, from historical conquests to modern challenges, urging parents to engage critically with changing narratives and preserve cultural identity amidst global shifts.
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Praxis, Patterns, and Dharma
"In reality, what we call “life” happens between these two extremes! People often assume that birth and death are the two bookends of life, but when examined carefully, these are simply two events in time that we have no control over. The real bookends are ‘life itself’ and ‘the act of living’, because in “living” is the possibility of getting over the vicissitudes of birth and the act of living in a world with no guarantees at one end and the probability of transcending death in the material world, at the other end. The real challenge is to bridge these two bookends of life."
Sri Aurobindo: A Broad Overview Of The Greatest Visionary
Dr. Pingali Gopal recaps Sri Aurobindo's life, views and works; and argues that his teachings be an integral part of Indian education.
Ājānubāhu (आजानुबाहु)
Ramesh Venkataraman explores Ājānubāhu, the concept, the synonymy of the word with Sri Rāma, and explores appearance of any other Ājānubāhu persons in history.
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.
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Consciousness, the key to Indic thought
Animate and inanimate objects are both propelled by the same prime driver which is Consciousness.
Kashmir: An Overview of the Seven Exoduses of Hindus (Part 2)
An extremely brutal period for Kashmiri Hindus as various Muslim ethnic groups tried to completely Islamise the land of Kashmir.
Aryan-Dravidian Culture & Critique of Sheldon Pollock
In this enlightening interview, Dr. R. Nagaswamy & Rajiv Malhotra discuss the roots of Aryan-Dravidian culture as well as the misinformation spread by Sheldon Pollock.
Philosophical Systems Of India – A Primer – Part 5
The problems in Western philosophical traditions arise due to many factors, mainly the confusion of the relation between mind and matter; and making philosophy subservient to scientific dogma. Indian philosophy is not a dry intellectual exercise and holds a definite purpose to propel humans into the highest realms of bliss. Indian and Western philosophical traditions run on two parallel tracks consequently.
Tipu’s Own Testimony
Tipu Sultan's reign of terror in southern India has been conveniently overlooked by the secularists, all in the hope of projecting him as a leader of the masses who fought for the independence of India.
Footsteps of Ram at Rameshwaram
The Ramanathaswamy Temple will transport you back in time to live through the dramatic events that occurred in the lives of Ram, Sita, and Lakshman.
Is there a trap in devotion?
An Indic Response to Jason Gregory’s piece on “The Trap of Devotion to God and Guru”.
Bhima Karna Yudha – Part 3
The battle between Bhimasena and Karna continued on the 14th day even as Karna kept getting defeated repeatedly and one of the sons of Dhritharashtra got caught in the cross-fire.
Divine Nexus: Salience of Hindu Temples
"To fully understand the social significance of Mandirs, one must delve into their profound philosophical underpinnings, historical moorings and cultural importance. Our Mandirs are the veritable embodiments of our culture, philosophy, and spirituality. Rooted in ancient Hindu tradition, Mandirs play a vital role in shaping the social and cultural fabric of India."
परब्रह्म श्रीकृष्णकी निजानंदात्मिका लीला एवं व्रजगोपांगनाओंका भक्तिरस
दिव्याङ्गनावृन्दनिषेविताय स्मितप्रभाचारुमुखाम्बुजाय।
त्रैलौक्यसम्मोहनसुन्दराय नमोऽस्तु गोपीजनवल्लभाय॥
Upanishadic Antidote to Anxiety
The feeling of being disconnected from the rest of the world and being subsumed by our own ego has an antidote in the timeless teachings of the Upanishads.
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Hindu and Muslim Rajputs and a pre-partition Panchayat: In conversation with my grandfather
The relationship between Hindu and Muslim Rajputs was one of camaraderie during pre-independence times.
The Story of Islamic Imperialism in India – Part 3
Islam has always refused to assimilate wherever it has landed, the 1400-year-old war machine is still trying to force its way of life on others.
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.
The tricky issue of religious conversion and proselytization in India(Part II)
The Balagangadhara school maintains that the problem of religion in India arises when we insist on converting our traditions more into religions.
The Misconception About The Antiquity And Location Of The First Original Site Of Visveswara Jyotirlinga (Kashi Vishwanath)
The Gyanwapi Mosque is the original ancient site of Avimukteswara Linga and not the Visvesvara Jyotirlinga (Kashi Vishwanath). The fundamental factual inaccuracies and misconceptions with regard to the Visvesvara Jyotirlinga cast a cloud on the legitimacy of the otherwise legitimate Hindu claim on Kashi Vishwanath, and the grave errors render all flawed court petitions and prayers void ab initio.
Sri Aurobindo’s Savitri
A poem which went through several revisions over 50 years, each time renewed with the growth in Sri Aurobindo's consciousness.
Buddhism versus Hinduism: Encounters of the imagined kind(Part I)
The often misunderstood relationship between Hinduism and Buddhism is the work of those who intend to create a rift between the two Indic faiths.
The Petition has served a great purpose
The petition against the Quran served to wake Hindus up from their slumber.
Sung by the God: I (The Beginning)
The banners were unfurled, the ominous call issued; Warriors royal and common alike, who approached The open gateway to their...
Why we need a Heritage Tribunal
The attitude of most heritage conservationists with regard to temples leaves a lot to be desired as these marvels struggle to survive.
Beef against beef
The discourse on the issue of beef ban in various states of India and the ensuing political war is strangely negligent of the ethos behind the enactment of these laws.
Why I Became a Hindu
The essential reasons why I became a Hindu, or a Krishna Bhakta, and what made the difference in the Vedic tradition over other religions or spiritual paths.