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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 Krishnan0 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 Poddar2 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 Rohira0 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 Betha3 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 Rajkarne4 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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Hindu View of Christianity and Islam – Part 3

Prophetic religions believe that there is a special God who has a special people, and who is known only through their special intermediary.

In PERSPECTIVE

Beyond Monotheism

India’s debate with Abrahamic religions must spill into the battlefield of our choosing.

In COMMENTARY

Viśvarūpadarśanam – Its Significance and Relevance

The significance and relevance of Viśvarūpadarśanam in the light of Sri Aurobindo's commentary.

In BOOK REVIEW

Before and After Prajñā: Journey of an ex-comrade

The work carried out and the policies implemented during the last five years have once again raised India's standing in the world.

In ESSAY

नव-दुर्गा (Nav-Durga)

शक्ति की अभिव्यक्ति, देवी माँ के नौ रूपों से दर्शायी जाती है।

In ESSAY

Kashmir: An Overview of the Seven Exoduses of Hindus (Part 2)

An extremely brutal period for Kashmiri Hindus as various Muslim ethnic groups tried to completely Islamise the land of Kashmir.

In POETRY

Sung by God: V (The Way of Renouncing Action)

Renouncing fruits of actions, the yogi attains to supreme peace.

In ESSAY

Role of women in conserving social and cultural heritage

India's cultural heritage has repeatably discussed the significance of women in protecting its society, a fact lost to most.

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Agrāharas – The Building Blocks of Dharmik Economy

Agrahāras have long been associated with the Hindu temple, popularly understood as residential housing schemes for brāhmaṇa families around the main temple. Popular narrative has sought to classify them as elitist brahminical dwellings designed to keep non-brāhmaṇas out. The notion, however, deviates from the reality - the primary right of the king over land is exercised by collecting a portion of produce as a ‘prime’ (agra) tax. When such tax revenue is gifted to a donee resulting in a ‘loss’ (hāra) to the state, it is called agrahāra. The lands gifted to brāhmaṇas are called brahmadéyas. These lands are typically agricultural lands that were already brought to revenue. Gifting of such lands has the effect of transferring the tax revenue therefrom to the donees. The brahmadéyas, are also not exclusively brahminical settlements.
Lakshmi Prasad J explores all this, and the importance and position of agrahāras in the ancient dharmik economy, in the first part of this series.

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Is modern day Sikhism a colonial construct?

Sikhism for long was just another sect to come out of Sanatana Dharma but thanks to colonial powers, it has now formed a distinct identity.

In ESSAY

The essential unity of the Vedic religion and modern Hinduism

Modern Hinduism derives its vitality, structure and meaning from the Vedic 'religion' and the claim that the two are separate is misinformed.

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.

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Śaṅkara Charitam – a re-telling – Chapter 08

In the 8th Chapter of Śaṅkara Charitam, Shri Ramesh Venkatraman leads us to the events preceding and foreshadowing Śaṅkara's Saṃnyāsa.

In ESSAY

The Viṣṇu Sahasranāma As A Window Into The Landscape Of Dharma

The Bhagavad-Gītā, the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (Bhāgavata Purāṇa), Veda-Vedānta, Purāṇas, all gradually open up their wisdom under the shining light of the Viṣṇu Sahasranāma. 

In PERSPECTIVE

Modern myths around Ramayana

The trend of vilifying Lord Rama and glorifying Raavan comes from a total ignorance of what is actually written in the Ramayana.

In COMMENTARY

Agni – The fire within

Agni's powers of transformation have for long been invoked by sadhakas to make rapid progress in their spiritual journey.

In ESSAY

Women in Vedic Culture

The respect and honour that vedic traditions had for women needs to be preserved, in order to address the turbulence which exists in modern society.

In PERSPECTIVE

Inventing the Oppressor: Social Theory and the Logic of the UGC Regulations

Aryan Anand argues that the debate around the recent UGC guidelines has remained confined to immediate political reactions, ignoring the deeper intellectual frameworks shaping such policies. Drawing on strands of critical social theory, he contends that contemporary policy increasingly operates through rigid oppressor–oppressed binaries. Applied mechanically to the Indian context, this framework risks misreading the complex realities of caste and society. Anand suggests that policies built on such assumptions may ultimately deepen social divisions rather than address them.

In COMMENTARY, ECONOMY, HISTORY

Understanding Indian Economy: Ancient To Modern – Part 2

Part 1 of this series was a summary of the ancient Indian economy. In this part, we shall look at the mediaeval economy of India, which began with the fall of the Gupta dynasty in the 7th century CE and finally culminated with the beginning of the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century CE. This part also covers the important rise of Europe in dominating the world order through its colonial expansion and how it specifically impacted India too.

In PERSPECTIVE

Memories of Ayyappa Puja

Ayyappa puja which I was witness to during my younger days has resurfaced in my mind thanks to the Sabarimala crisis.

In COMMENTARY, DEBATE, EDUCATION, OPINION

The Flawed and Dangerous New Educational Policy (NEP)

This article discusses the principal reasons that make the New Educational Policy (NEP) dangerous for Hindus and the traditional learning systems of Bharat. It does have some good points but the negatives far outweigh the positives to the extent that they may cause total destruction of Bharat’s ethos, culture, and values in a very short time.

In ESSAY

Akka Mahadevi’s Complete Surrender

The poems of Karnataka’s Virasaiva saints embody the deepest devotion to Siva and point us to the highest reaches of spiritual attainment.

In PERSPECTIVE

Christchurch shooting: The solution lies in Freedom of Expression on Religion

The lack of any critical analysis of Islam has emboldened it as the secular world remains tied to its Abrahamic roots.

In PERSPECTIVE

Challenging Western Universalism

What is universal cannot be sectarian but what is sectarian can be made to look like universal. In search of global domination, the western world has, for centuries, done just that with other peoples and cultures.

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