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The Gaze and the Garment: A Dharmic Reflection
August 28, 2026August 28, 2026PERSPECTIVEBy Sireesha Betha2 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 Rajkarne3 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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Why Are We This Way? A Guide to Rediscovering Hindu Shastras
August 09, 2026August 9, 2026BOOK REVIEWBy Pradeep Krishnan3 0

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.

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Decolonizing IKS (“Indian Knowledge Systems”)
August 04, 2026August 4, 2026PERSPECTIVEBy Vamsee Juluri4 0

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.

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Scholarship and Sacred Truth
July 26, 2026July 26, 2026PERSPECTIVEBy Niharika15 0

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.

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The Unbearable Lightness of Becoming

Modernity has left people severed from symbolic reality, where they are a law unto themselves and bereft of any faith.

In ESSAY, HISTORY, TRANSLATION

India’s History: Part I, By Rabindranath Tagore

This is an English translation of the essay “Bharatbarsher Itihas” by Rabindranath Tagore, to be found in his anthology of Bengali essays entitled “Bharatavarsha”. The anthology contains several of Rabindranath’s longish essays concerning historical, cultural, and political dimensions of India, all written between 1901 and 1905, a period which can be described as the zenith of Bengal’s (and in turn, India’s) rebirth in the Modern Era. Each of these essays, though deeply embedded within the historical context of the author’s time and space, is largely relevant for all of India today.

In STORY

Memoirs of a Kondh in Konark – Part 1

The evangelizing forces that have swarmed through the tribal belt ensure that the indigenous way of life is nothing but a distant memory.

In ESSAY

On the most iconic picture in Hinduism (Part II)

Lord Krishna's words help Arjuna face his fears and fight to protect Dharma.

In COMMENTARY

The concept of Nirashrayatva in the Gita

A powerful concept for the Karma Yogi though mentioned only once in the Gita.

In BOOK REVIEW

Recollecting a near forgotten Exodus

The exodus of Indians from Burma was a grave human tragedy whose story deserves to be told.

In COMMENTARY, HISTORY

SGPC Ban on portrayal of Sikh Gurus

Sikhism, since its advent, has looked down upon murti pooja. Guru Nanak himself has called Hindus ignorant for worshipping murtis made of stone, instead of the all-encompassing Almighty God.
The same belief is now being applied to pictorial, cinematographic, and animated depictions of Sikh Gurus, their kin, and other eminent Sikh personalities; by the SGPC.

In BOOK REVIEW

9 Days – A magical journey of unexpected revelations!

Kishkindha, as the kingdom of the Vanara King Sugriva evokes feelings that transport you to another time.

In ESSAY

Sri Aurobindo, Spiritual Nationalism, and Indian Renaissance – II

If India is to rise once again, it needs to follow the path that has sustained it for millennia.

In ESSAY

Dharma of Diet

What is the dharma of diet and how should the diets of Rama or other legendary avataras, devatas be considered and applied today?

In BOOK REVIEW

The European view of the Indo-European Homeland

Two decades after initially releasing his book, the author still holds the same biases regarding AIT without having come to terms with recent developments.

In ESSAY

The Bodh Gaya temple controversy

The Ambedkarite neo-Buddhists hatred towards Hinduism led to a movement for the “liberation of the Mahabodhi shrine”.

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In COMMENTARY, ECONOMY, HISTORY

Understanding Indian Economy: Ancient To Modern – Part 4

The previous parts were an attempt to summarise the Indian economic story from its ancient roots until the end of British rule from various sources. The understanding of the Indian economy after independence also tends to be a little complex for a layperson to understand because of conflicting opinions. However, the overall story is one of hope and pride rather than shame and disappointment. This part also includes selected references and further readings for those interested.

In ESSAY

Language: A medium of life itself

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

In ESSAY

Reclaiming Saundarya: Beauty in Everyday Life

Appreciating the aesthetic essence of our daily lives is more pertinent than ever as we get caught up in our materialistic pursuits.

In ESSAY

Morality in Language and Dharma

Notions of morality communicated through stories is a much more effective way of embedding values in a society as opposed to codifying them as commandments or laws.

In ESSAY

Witzel’s Realm – On Reputationist Concerns Over India’s Reclamation of its History

Western Indologists such as Witzel cannot seem to accept the fact that Hindus now are reclaiming their own history.

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 ESSAY

Numerical Imagination of Ancient India

The conception of astronomical numbers by mathematicians in India made them stand well above the rest.

In PERSPECTIVE

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.

In BOOK REVIEW

An Introduction to ‘Decolonizing Bharat, The Balu Way’

Murali Vadavalli pens a review of "Decolonizing Bharat The Balu Way" by Dr. Pingali Gopal. The book unpacks the deep cultural disconnect between Sanatani traditions and Western frameworks imposed during colonial rule. Dr. Pingali Gopal lucidly introduces S.N. Balagangadhara’s pioneering ideas, urging readers to rethink Bharat’s identity through indigenous conceptual tools. A rigorous and essential read for anyone seeking to understand India's cultural revival.

In STORY

नए जीवन की ओर (भाग १)

गंगा के किनारे सुचिता का रमन से मिलन उसके जीवन में बहुत बदलाव लाता है।

In ESSAY

Is there a trap in devotion?

An Indic Response to Jason Gregory’s piece on “The Trap of Devotion to God and Guru”.

In BOOK REVIEW

“Hindu Society under Siege” by Sitaram Goel : A Review

Sita Ram Goel’s "Hindu Society Under Siege" is a compelling analysis of the historical, cultural, and ideological challenges confronting Hindu society. Shri Goel examines how residues from foreign invasions—Islamic, British, and colonial ideologies—continue to undermine Hindu unity and cultural revival. A profound exploration of India’s civilizational ethos, the book calls for Hindus to unite and reclaim their heritage.

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