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.
Latest Posts

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.

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.

Decolonizing IKS (“Indian Knowledge Systems”)
Delivered by Prof. Prakash Shah on behalf of Prof. Vamsee Juluri at the panel "Decolonisation, Public Discourse and IKS" during the IKSHA Conference at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, this thought-provoking talk argues that decolonisation cannot be reduced to merely replacing Western knowledge with Indian knowledge. It challenges the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) movement to examine its own assumptions and recover the spiritual foundations of Bharatiya knowledge. The talk ultimately asks whether true decolonisation is possible if Bhagawan is removed from the centre of the civilizational worldview.

Scholarship and Sacred Truth
Can a civilization survive if all its sacred truths are judged solely by external academic standards? This essay argues that while historical inquiry has its place, Hindu Dharma must remain rooted in its own sacred framework of shraddha, sampradaya, and parampara. A living tradition cannot endure if its foundational beliefs are endlessly relativized. History may study a civilization from the outside, but only its sacred truths sustain it from within.
Daily Feed
Rāmo Vigrahavān Dharmaḥ: The Sixteen Lakṣaṇas as a Complete Condition-Set of Dharma
What does it truly mean to call Rāma "Vigrahavān Dharmaḥ" - the embodiment of Dharma? Drawing on the opening verses of the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, this essay argues that the sixteen lakṣaṇas are not merely admirable virtues but a complete and indispensable condition-set for the embodiment of Dharma. Through a rigorous śāstric analysis of pramāṇa, lakṣaṇa, and embodiment, it presents a compelling philosophical framework that reveals why Rāma is not simply a follower of Dharma, but its fullest living manifestation.
On The Classification Of Indic Languages
Several theories have been proposed to understand the evolution of languages but most fall short due to their Eurocentric bias as well as the false notion of comparing it with genetic evolution.
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.
Morality of Silence
A look at the moral forces at play behind the silence of moderate Muslims.
Bhima Karna Yuddha – Part 1
A battle between two magnificent warriors ensues amidst the Mahabharata war.
Democracy in Ancient India
Ancient India was the progenitor of democracy, as one can trace its evolution from the Vedas and subsequently hear of its presence through numerous accounts.
Monumental Jihad: Strategy to keep Bharat in ruins
Decades after independence, is it any wonder that heritage monuments of Hindu origin are still in ruins?
Palani – A grand pilgrimage to Murugan’s abode(Part 2)
The many intricate stories attached with sages shows the importance of Murugan's abode for the devotees.
Hinduism and Tribal cultures : Understanding Interactions, Assimilation and Coexistence
Mihir Keshari, a student at JNU, analyses the coexistence of "Hindu" and "Tribal" cultures.
Dharmic view on Interfaith Dialogue and Coexistence
**Disclaimer: Neither this piece, nor its author feigns possession of any insight whatsoever into the realm of the mystic, where...
Ban on Paśubali – A Judicial Blunder (Part 2)
An ignorance of sacred texts along with a loose argument has made the ban on Paśubali, an attack on Tantric worship.
Annapurna – The honoured Shakambari
How Goddess Annapurna trumped Lord Shiva and made him realize the significance of anna.
Daily Feed
The Ghent School : Promoting a Better Understanding of India
The Ghent School, led by Prof. Balagangadhara, challenges colonial narratives that have shaped India's understanding of religion, caste, and culture. It argues that India's traditions differ fundamentally from Western religious frameworks, emphasizing rituals over doctrinal beliefs. The school advocates for decolonizing Indian social sciences by rediscovering indigenous perspectives and rejecting imposed categorizations. By understanding India's traditions on their own terms, it proposes a more nuanced approach to multiculturalism and identity.
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.
Krishna Janmabhoomi- An Ignored Chapter Of Perseverance In Indian History
While much has been spoken about the heroic and long-drawn struggle of Hindus to take back what rightfully belonged to them, an even longer struggle of Hindus for the possession of Krishna Janmabhoomi over the last thousand years has taken a backseat.
Obsessive Compulsive Spirituality
Spiritual enthusiasts expect growth in the spiritual realm to happen much like the one in the material world by constantly looking for rewards and convincing others of their progress.
In search of Dharmic unity with Dr. Nagaswamy
The common culture that Hindus share cuts across time and space.
The Autumn Wind
The haunting experience of returning to ones homeland from where you were once cast away.
A Reawakening of Bharat
Indians need to break free from the shackles forged by their own fears and ineptitude.
André Malraux on India and Bangladesh – Part 1
This is a translation of two web pages about the French writer André Malraux, and his views on India and Bangladesh.
Dileep Karanth brings to light the love and fascination that a misunderstood frenchman, André Malraux, had for India - not only the politically defined territories of India but also the civilisation; as his words to the students in Dacca prove.
The article attempts to understand the man and his ideologies and beliefs before delving into his love for India.
Sanskrit: A Journey from Mantra to Freedom
The mantric power of Sanskrit has the capacity to not only help create love and harmony but also uplift and enlighten our being
Questioning the Statue of Equality
Contrary to what Ramanuja’s statue’s name might suggest, his goal was not equality but Liberation.
मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम राम, मर्यादा परिभाषा श्याम
मर्यादा के अर्थ का अन्वेषण करना इस बदलते हूऐ वातावरण्ा में अनिवार्य है।
