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Where Rivers Meet and Wisdom Flows: A Journey Through the Living Traditions of Sanatana Dharma
September 13, 2026September 13, 2026TEMPLE TRAILBy Pradeep Krishnan3 0

Where Rivers Meet and Wisdom Flows: A Journey Through the Living Traditions of Sanatana Dharma

Journeying through Kudli, Sakthapuram, Hariharapura and Sringeri, this pilgrimage explores Karnataka’s sacred geography as a living continuum of worship, knowledge and Guru Parampara. From river confluences and ancient temples to Vedic learning and the grace of Sharadamba, the journey reveals how Sanatana Dharma is preserved not merely in monuments but through living practices, institutions and traditions. It becomes an encounter with Bharat’s enduring civilisational memory, where nature, devotion and knowledge converge.

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Shastriya Position on Adhikara in Karmakanda
September 09, 2026September 9, 2026ESSAYBy Shashank Poddar5 0

Shastriya Position on Adhikara in Karmakanda

What do the Shastras say about who is qualified to perform Karmakanda? This article examines the principles of karma, adhikara, vidhi and nishedha, drawing extensively on Shruti, Smriti, Itihasa and Agama sources. It particularly examines the Shastriya position on women serving as Purohita, Acharya or Archaka, distinguishing prescribed svadharma from modern notions of unrestricted eligibility. The article argues that Dharma is to be understood and practised through the framework of Shastra-ordained adhikara and svadharma.

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Elements of Indian Knowledge Systems and Heritage – A Review
September 05, 2026September 5, 2026BOOK REVIEWBy Bhavesh Rohira2 0

Elements of Indian Knowledge Systems and Heritage – A Review

Exploring the book ‘Elements of Indian Knowledge Systems and Heritage’, this review highlights the book’s distinctive presentation of Indic thought through the idea of cycles and the preservation of ṛtam-satyam. From dharma and the four states of consciousness to yoga, vidyā, kalā, puruṣārthas and aesthetics, the review traces how the book connects seemingly diverse aspects of Indian civilisation. Its use of analogies and practical activities makes complex concepts accessible while presenting IKS as an interconnected way of life.

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The Gaze and the Garment: A Dharmic Reflection
August 28, 2026August 28, 2026PERSPECTIVEBy Sireesha Betha4 0

The Gaze and the Garment: A Dharmic Reflection

This essay examines the Dharmic dimensions of gaze, self-presentation, and sensory restraint through the concepts of indriya-nigraha and viveka. Drawing upon the Bhagavad Gītā and the principles of deśa, kāla, and pātra, it distinguishes involuntary perception from deliberate conduct and moral agency. The discussion moves beyond simplistic notions of blame to consider the reciprocal responsibilities of individuals sharing a social space. It argues that Dharma neither denies human impulses nor permits them to govern conduct, but calls for conscious regulation, contextual discernment, and responsibility. Ultimately, the essay proposes that both seeing and being seen carry ethical dimensions within a Dharmic framework.

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The Enigma of Bhakti
August 14, 2026August 14, 2026POETRYBy Pornima Rajkarne5 0

The Enigma of Bhakti

This poem by Pornima Rajkarne traces the relationship shared by the author with Bhakti, one of the important paths of Adhyatma. She weaves together her personal experiences, fieldwork insights, and the academic discourse of Bhakti in this piece.

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Purandara Dasa’s Wife: Ushering A Miserly Rich Trader Into A Tamboori-Wielding Mendicant Saint-Poet

This the story of Purandara Dasa's wife Saraswati Bai, the woman who transformed a rich miser who sat on wealth for his entire life into a barefoot mendicant Dasa of Sri Hari. Purandasa Dasa, also known as the 'pitamah of Carnatic music', is known to have composed 4,75,000 devotional songs, all attributed to Purandara Vitthala, of which at least 1,000 songs still survive.

In COMMENTARY

Academic bullies

Audrey Truschke may have an eminent position in the academe, but the record of her ideological and academic mentors is such that she must be more restrained in how she engages with and addresses the 'outsiders'.

In COMMENTARY

A textbook case of Indian history howlers

Filling young impressionable minds with false concepts has been the bane of modern Indian education.

In COMMENTARY

Perversion of India’s political parlance – Part 2

Hindus have not learned to counter imperialist language in its various forms, be it Islamic, Christian or Communist.

In ESSAY

Are we the last generation to correct the injustices against Our People?

The time might have finally come when historical wrongs against the Hindus will be recognised and steps will be taken to address them.

In ESSAY

Surya Namaskar – The divinity of the Sun

A yogic routine which not only provides a complete workout for the body but also awakens and balances the inner energy.

In ESSAY

Language: A medium of life itself

Language has a deeper meaning attached to it than we realise.

In TRAVELOGUE

The Ancient Barabar Caves near Gaya

The Mauryan era Barabar Caves of the Ajivika sect are perhaps the oldest man-made caves in India.

In ESSAY

Islamic Expansion through Jihãd: The Evidence of the Sunnah

Jihãd is the supreme instrument for propagating Islam and its spread by peaceful means has always remained secondary.

In COMMENTARY, PERSPECTIVE

Kama and the Nature of Sensual Desires

In this article, Rohan Raghav Sharma talks about degeneracy and blind gratification of carnal desires becoming the norm in the West and all modern societies inspired by the West, and suggests that the Hindu framework of the four Purusharthas - Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha; can provide guidance for a balanced view of life.

In ESSAY

Is India a racist society?

Racism is a concept alien to Indian ethos. Yet the colonial legacy of fascination for the white skin could be misconstrued as racist behaviour. But is it really so?

In ESSAY

Why and How to Teach Indian History

The pedagogy involved as well as the content is in need of a drastic change if we truly want our descendants to have a grasp of their civilization and appreciate its uniqueness.

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In PERSPECTIVE

A diversity of white saviours

By reducing the motives of those involved in debates on Indian history to racial prejudice, Devdutt Pattanaik lazily brushes aside the diversity in the politics of those engaged in the intellectual battle. Predictably, he turns out to be wrong on many counts.

In TEMPLE TRAIL

Ahilya’s Daughters

The story of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the austere queen who ruled from Maheshwar, near Ujjain and rebuilt, all over India, scores of temples that were destroyed by Muslim invaders.

In ESSAY

Ashtavakra – The Great Indian Sage

Ashtavakra's advice to King Janaka to free himself from the desire to react and connect with the universal divine energy within.

In ESSAY

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.

In CONVERSATION

Ram Temple and the ‘Idea of India’

In this first of a two part interview, we speak with Dr Koenraad Elst about his areas of research, his books and his interest in Indian history, triggered by the politics around the Ram Temple in the late eighties.

In ESSAY

India’s Ancient Maritime History – Part 1

The maritime history of India is recounted in numerous literary texts, showcasing its navigational expertise and resultant trade with several countries.

In ESSAY

Yaksha’s Lake and the Fire Drill

The Pandavas' encounter with a Yaksha on the lake leads to a deep and profound discovery.

In TRAVELOGUE

Nalanda – The greatest university of its time

The ruins of ancient Nalanda university take us back to a long forgotten era that was symbolic of free thinking and intellectual excellence.

In ESSAY

Language: A medium of life itself

Language has a deeper meaning attached to it than we realise.

In ESSAY

Understanding Sikh Separatism

This essay gives a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Sikh separatism, and helps understand the underlying causes of the same.

In PERSPECTIVE

Chequered Brilliance of Raja Man Singh of Amer

The often mischaracterised Raja Man Singh of Amer was a dharm-rakshak who only had the best Hindu interests at heart.

In TRAVELOGUE

Rock-cut temple and Jain-reliefs at Kazhugumalai, Tamil Nadu

The majestic Pandya rock-cut Shiva temple looks like a scale model of the Kailash temple at Ellora with rows of magnificent Jain bas-reliefs also present.

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