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Category Errors in the Study of Bharatīya Jñāna Paramparā
April 16, 2026April 16, 2026PERSPECTIVE, PHILOSOPHYBy Pavan Kumar Garikapati2 0

Category Errors in the Study of Bharatīya Jñāna Paramparā

Modern scholarship often misreads Bharatīya Jñāna Paramparā by forcing it into text-centric, innovation-driven frameworks that do not match its transmission-based nature. This article argues that the confusion arises from deep category errors about what knowledge is and where it resides. Rather than a collection of texts, the tradition functions as an integrated epistemic architecture sustained through guru–śiṣya paramparā. Recognising this distinction reframes continuity not as stagnation, but as disciplined preservation of valid knowing.

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Accident : A Philosophical Essay
April 04, 2026April 4, 2026PHILOSOPHYBy Anshul Kalia2 0

Accident : A Philosophical Essay

A reflective essay that begins with everyday “accidents” to probe a deeper philosophical question: what is an accident? Moving from legal definitions to Aristotle and Hume, it argues accidents arise from human ignorance of causes. Drawing on Hindu acharyas like Shankaracharya and Ramanujacharya and scriptures like the Isha Upanishad, Bhagavad Gita, and Srimad Bhagavatam, it advances a final insight: what appears accidental is ultimately governed by divine grace.

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The Story of the Musunuri Nayakas – The Rise and Fall of a Telugu Resistance
March 31, 2026March 31, 2026HISTORYBy Ratnakar Sadasyula1 0

The Story of the Musunuri Nayakas – The Rise and Fall of a Telugu Resistance

After the fall of the Kakatiyas, Telugu land was plunged into devastation under the Delhi Sultanate, with temples desecrated and society disrupted. From this chaos emerged the Musunuri Nayakas, who united scattered warriors and waged a fierce resistance to reclaim their homeland. Led by Prolayanayaka and later Kapayanayaka, they drove out invaders and restored cultural life, inspiring wider southern revolts and the rise of Vijayanagara. Yet internal rivalries and betrayal weakened this hard-won unity, leading to a tragic fall. Their legacy endures as a powerful chapter of resilience, resistance, and civilizational revival.

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The two streams of the Bengali language: Claims, Counterclaims and Facts
March 27, 2026March 27, 2026COMMENTARYBy Dileep Karanth4 0

The two streams of the Bengali language: Claims, Counterclaims and Facts

Published in the ISPAD Partition Center Journal (Oct 2025), this paper challenges claims that vernacular languages in India emerged only under Islamic rule due to a supposed Sanskritic monopoly. It shows that regional literary traditions flourished under Hindu patronage well before this period. The paper also disputes the idea that modern Bengali was artificially Sanskritized by colonial institutions, demonstrating that both Hindu and Muslim writers historically used a shared Sanskrit-based linguistic framework. It further highlights that later attempts to Islamize Bengali had limited success.

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The Mahabharata as an Indic Civilizational Framework: Dharma, Power, and Human Consciousness
March 15, 2026March 15, 2026COMMENTARYBy ISKCON Mayapur4 0

The Mahabharata as an Indic Civilizational Framework: Dharma, Power, and Human Consciousness

The Mahabharata is not merely an epic or religious text but a civilizational framework through which Indian society has long understood power, morality, and human conflict. Rather than offering rigid moral binaries, it presents dharma as contextual and relational, shaped by responsibility and awareness. Through complex characters and difficult choices, the epic explores the burdens of power, the psychology of action, and the consequences of ethical failure. In doing so, it functions as a living guide to navigating moral ambiguity within society.

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Why I'm learning Sanskrit?

Sanskrit with its abundant literature draws you continuously and ignites such passion in your heart that it is tough to let go.

In REPORT

Padmanabhaswamy Temple verdict – What it means for the Hindu society

A summary of the Padmanabhaswamy verdict and the progress made by Hindu society on the issue of Temple autonomy as a direct consequence of the historic judgement.

In ESSAY, DEBATE, HISTORY

Hindu, Hinduism, Hindutva – Part 1

Who exactly is a ‘Hindu’ and what are ‘Hinduism’ and ‘Hindutva’? Does it mean the land (geography), ancestral roots (history), or a shared culture?
Dr. Pingali Gopal tackles this proverbial bull by the horns, systematically looking at attempts to define and distinguish ‘Hinduism’ and ‘Hindutva’ by Western thought, the Indian liberal elite, and practising Hindus.

In PERSPECTIVE

Ahalya Uddhara – A Nuanced Perspective

Is Shri Ramacharitamanasa only a chronicle of Shri Rama's life and times on Earth, or does it hold deeper hidden meanings revealed to the devout upon contemplation?

In COMMENTARY, ESSAY, PHILOSOPHY

Philosophical Systems Of India – A Primer – Part 2

In the second part of the 5-part series on Indian philosophical systems, Dr. Pingali Gopal discusses the basics as well as the three categories of Indian philosophy, Advaita Vedanta, Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, and Dvaita Vedanta. He also deals with the root cause of the West's outlook on Indian philosophy and presents a rebuttal to some of the popular ideas of disharmony among schools of Indian philosophical thought that have been promulgated by the West.

In ESSAY

Jinnah: The Name

The name Jinnah has a long and interesting history.

In ESSAY

Hridayaleeswarar and the Power of the Mind

The technique of Manana to first internalise a task in one's mind before ever implementing it is an essential part of Hindu philosophy.

In ESSAY

Catholic Ashrams: Adopting and Adapting Hindu Dharma

Instead of outright denouncement of the native Hindu culture, missionaries have adopted the tactic of inculturation to help get converts.

In ESSAY

Did Sri Aurobindo Take the Easy Way Out?

A casual glance at Sri Aurobindo's life would make you believe that in order to avoid the vagaries of life he chose the spiritual path, in reality, it was anything but.

In FILM REVIEW

Does Kantara depict women in bad light?

In this review of Kantara, Rohan Raghav Sharma tackles the allegations that the film depicts women in a poor light by analysing the actions of the key characters as well as scenes that may be interpreted as such.

In ESSAY

Fiji – The forgotten land of Hindus

From the colonial period to even the present time in independent Fiji, Hindus continue to be treated as 2nd class citizens.

In EXCERPT

Sarva Dharma Samabhava

The slogan of all religions being equal is a gross misrepresentation as their inherent aspirations differ greatly.

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Return Gift

The difference in the Hindu ethos amongst those of the older generation versus the present lot is all too evident to see.

In PERSPECTIVE

Abolition of (Major Parts of) Section 377: A few observations and a rider

Though historically India has always had a place for homosexuals notwithstanding the view of the rest of the world, how does the political climate dictate the manner in which their presence is acknowledged?

In STORY

The Palghar Resolve

One wonders if the sacrifice of our sadhus is what it might take to shake Hindu society from its slumber.

In BOOK REVIEW, HISTORY

Excerpts From History Of The Freedom Movement in India By R.C. Mazumdar – The Politics Of The Book – Part 2

Dr Pingali Gopal explores the goings on that led to the birth of R.C. Mazumdar's book "History of the Freedom Movement in India" as the author tries to bring to light the truth behind India's independence and tries to redefine what "foreign occupation" means.
The rest of this series is a summary and paraphrasing of the works of RC Mazumdar. The essays are directly from the book, without indication as such in all cases. The first-person component of the essays also belongs to Mazumdar. There are no extra elements or comments added to the text of Mazumdar except for some editing and slight additions to give clarity to the background context and to give a smoother flow to the topic under discussion. The aim is to give an overview of the freedom struggle from a different perspective.p

In ESSAY

Rama: The Ideal Raja of His Time and Age

Sri Rama is that power, that framework through which the collective consciousness of India makes sense of reality.

In ESSAY

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.

In ESSAY

Genetic proof for the AIT? Look again.

Another case made for the Aryan Invasion Theory fails miserably.

In ESSAY

WHO AM I?

Atman is the observer that lets the gross body function unhindered, as the 'Self' tries to free itself from the ego & the senses to clean the slate of karma for us all.

In COMMENTARY

Communal Echoes in ‘Secular’ Discourse : Tropes and Themes in Naseeruddin Shah’s ‘Secular’ Rants

In the next essay of the series of articles on minority-progressive celebrities, Sriram Chellapilla dissects Naseeruddin Shah’s polemics to expose a familiar pattern in India’s “secular” discourse: the distortion of arguments, selective outrage, and the reflexive defense of Mughal icons like Aurangzeb. Through close textual analysis and historical context, the essay shows how misrepresentation, straw-manning, and moral asymmetry function as tools of what the author terms the Minority-Progressive Celebrity (MPC) narrative. At its core, the piece interrogates how Hinduphobia is normalized under the guise of liberalism while minority fundamentalism is minimized or denied.

In BOOK REVIEW

The Asuras of Antariksh

A gripping tale about the workings of a corrupt governmental setup.

In PERSPECTIVE, PHILOSOPHY

Category Errors in the Study of Bharatīya Jñāna Paramparā

Modern scholarship often misreads Bharatīya Jñāna Paramparā by forcing it into text-centric, innovation-driven frameworks that do not match its transmission-based nature. This article argues that the confusion arises from deep category errors about what knowledge is and where it resides. Rather than a collection of texts, the tradition functions as an integrated epistemic architecture sustained through guru–śiṣya paramparā. Recognising this distinction reframes continuity not as stagnation, but as disciplined preservation of valid knowing.

In PERSPECTIVE

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