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
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.

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.

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.

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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The Limits of Equality: A Dharmic Appraisal of Modern Political Theology
Modernity universalizes Enlightenment ideals of equality, recasting Dharmic order as moral failure. But in Dharma, justice lies not in sameness, but in harmony—each being acting in accordance with its Svabhāva and Svadharma. The caste system, far from being a hierarchy of worth, was a framework of reciprocal duty, now misunderstood and maligned through colonial and liberal lenses. True reform lies not in dismantling tradition, but in reclaiming its wisdom with renewed understanding.
Swami Karpatri and Sabarimala
There have been precursors to Sabarimala where Hindu traditions were also attacked.
Hayagriva – The Horse faced God who carries our Civilization
Lord Hayagriva represents the restorer archetype who restores wisdom from the clutches of ignorance.
Death of Debate
The Indian tradition of debate which upheld the spirit of free inquiry seems to have been lost in today's public discourse.
History of cow protection in India
The verifiable history of the status of the cow in India showcases how it has always been venerated by Hindus.
On the existence of the Self: Part 2
The prior existence of consciousness is necessary for the universe to make its presence known to us.
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 farrago of false equivalence
Equating Hindu dharma with proselytizing religions has been the bane of Hindu society.
19th to 25th June
History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.
करवा चौथ की सामायिक प्रासंगकिता
करवा चौथ का व्रत सामुदायिक, पारिवारिक और पति-पत्नी के रिश्ते को प्रगाढ़ करने का सुन्दर प्रयास है।
Why Are We This Way? A Guide to Rediscovering Hindu Shastras
Why do Hindus think differently about knowledge, duty, worship, time and existence? Why Are We This Way: A Guide to Hindu Shastras approaches these questions through the vast knowledge traditions of Sanatana Dharma. Rather than treating Hinduism as a collection of rituals or beliefs, the book introduces readers to the interconnected Shastric ecosystem underlying them. Its accessible treatment of complex traditions makes it particularly relevant to a generation increasingly disconnected from its scriptural inheritance. This review examines the book as a roadmap towards recovering that intellectual and civilizational memory.
The Colonial Genesis of Anti-Brahminism
A country is never fully defeated as long as its martial and intellectual leaders exist. A self-conscious imperialism undertakes to reduce them as its first important task.
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Śaṅkara Charitam – a re-telling – Chapter-12 – Śivaḥ kevalo’ham
Chapter 12 of Śaṅkara Charitam takes us through Śaṅkara’s meeting with his Guru, and the Guru's acceptance of Śaṅkara as his disciple.
Govinda Bhagavatpāda asks the boy standing at the foot of the cave, inside which he meditated for centuries, to introduce himself and Śaṅkara calls himself - "Śivaḥ kevalo’ham".
The life of Gauḍapāda as a Brahmarākṣasa and his meeting with Govinda Bhagavatpāda is also mentioned in this chapter.
The shadow of colonialism
The grounds (meta-narratives) that inform the modern notion of caste all stand debunked. Yet caste-based politics seems to be perpetually on the rise.
5th August 2020 – A Day of Independence From Fear
The Ayodhya Temple marks a day of independence from the shackles that have bound Hindus for far too long.
Ayutthaya – The Thai Capital of Rama Kings
Ayutthaya was the seat of power in Thailand for centuries and the ruins of its temples are a reminder of the Indic influence in this region.
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.
Sikh Itihas Mein Shri Ram Janmabhoomi
Sikhism's strong bond with Sanatana Dharma has been eroded thanks to a process initiated by an English scholar McCauliffe which has continued to this day by our westernised elite.
Can the Historicity of Ramayana be established?
A detailed analysis to legitimise the Ramayana as a historical event rather than just an epic.
The Power of the Hanuman Chalisa
The divine power within the Hanuman Chalisa instils bhakti in us and the desire to be righteous in our daily pursuits.
The Patron Saint of Indigenisation
Roberto de Nobili with typical missionary zeal launched his "Madurai Mission" at a time when the Portuguese were on a conversion spree post their conquest of Goa.
A case of good nationalism
Nationalism in the study of Indian historiography is a useful tool to discover this ancient land.
Śaṅkara Charitam – a re-telling – Chapter 05
In the form of Maṇḍana Miśhra and Ubhayabhāratī; Brahma and Saraswati descend to join in Śaṅkara's cause.
The time for the descent of Siva as Śaṅkara has arrived.
