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The Enigma of Bhakti
August 14, 2026August 14, 2026POETRYBy Pornima Rajkarne1 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 Krishnan2 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 Juluri3 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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Rāmo Vigrahavān Dharmaḥ: The Sixteen Lakṣaṇas as a Complete Condition-Set of Dharma
July 22, 2026July 22, 2026ESSAYBy Pavan Kumar Garikapati9 0

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.

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Yoga and Meditation: Their Origins and Real Purpose

Looking back at how Yoga developed as the gateway to the spiritual realm and the gross techniques that helped its realization.

In EXCERPT

The Sources Of Leftist Language

Unlike what the Left would have you believe, the sources of its language were not from the time when India was fighting for freedom against British imperialism.

In HISTORY, ESSAY

The Neglected Hindu Period of Pakistani History

Since the partition in 1947, Hindus in Pakistan, the persecuted minority, have found their voices unheard and suppressed.
Once inhabited by Hindus and Buddhists, the region that forms Pakistan at present has a demographically insignificant, if not laughable, population of minorities. With the physical disappearance of the Hindus in Pakistan, their history as indigenous inhabitants of the land is gradually becoming a fading memory.

In ESSAY

Humour in Hinduism – Part 1

Hinduism has always incorporated a healthy dose of humour in its writings, with even gods not being spared.

In POETRY

To Andal

A poem inspired by, and dedicated to, the great bhakta of the Srivaishnava tradition.

In ESSAY

Abrogation of Article 370: Good in Law, better in Logic

The presidential order by the Indian government has much in common with actions of other political thinkers from across the world.

In PERSPECTIVE

Yoga Darśana: The Jīva’s Discipline Amidst Jagat and Īśvara

This essay by Garikapati Pavan Kumar explores the Vedic and Upaniṣadic foundations of Yoga, tracing its disciplined trajectory through the four pādas of the Yoga Sūtras and culminating in the realization of svarūpa and kaivalya. It is written with a commitment to śāstric clarity, and philosophical depth.

In ESSAY

The mighty myth of Sikhs saving Hinduism

The narrative of Sikhs coming to the aid of Hindus needs to be re-examined.

In ESSAY

Lifestyle Choice – Material, Spiritual or a Combination

A few of the factors and reasons why we should choose to accept a fully dedicated spiritual life, or remain in material pursuits, or for now choose a balance of both.

In ESSAY

Hindu View of Christianity and Islam – Part 2

Image-breaking is a contribution of prophetic religions who have never reflected deeply on the difference between form and the formless, between what is material and what is spiritual.

In TEMPLE TRAIL

Symphony in stone – Bhimakaali Temple

The Bhimakaali temple is an exquisite temple dedicated to the Mother Goddess. The Puranas link it to the demon slaying Goddess who descended to the earth and chose to stay on in the beautiful environs of Sarahan (HP) after the battle.

In ESSAY

The Silent Brahman

Silence and action can both co-exist in our lives, encompassed in the Supreme Consciousness; as part of an integral philosophy.

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In ESSAY

Ajanta and Ellora – Temples as Theme Parks of Learning

Architectural wonders' significance should not be lost when compared with structures whose benefit is seemingly much more palpable.

In ESSAY

The earliest historical account of Teg Bahadur’s end and later narratives

The history of Guru Teg Bahadur in modern times is rampant with inaccuracies as the historical sources themselves aren't trustworthy

In THIS WEEK THAT YEAR

29th May to June 4th

A look back at some of the major events from years gone by that have shaped our present..

In COMMENTARY

Guha's Golwalkar (Part 2)

Examining Ram Guha's perception of Guru Golwalkar reveals not only the studied superficiality of Nehruvian secularists but also serious flaws in the strategic thinking of 'Hindu Nationalists'.

In COMMENTARY

An Air of Social Doom: Political Propaganda Passed off as Moral Messaging

This article by Sriram Chellapilla, the fifth in a series of essays on the subject, argues that celebrity anguish over press freedom, NGOs, and society functions less as moral concern and more as selective political signaling. Using Naseeruddin Shah’s statements as a framing device, the author exposes how unelected NGOs, opaque media ownership, and celebrity activism often mask ideological agendas behind the language of freedom. Chellapilla contends that scrutiny of NGOs and media is neither new nor authoritarian, having been pursued by successive governments. What is troubling, he argues, is the hypocrisy of invoking free speech only when aligned with preferred politics, while remaining silent on censorship and intimidation by “secular” regimes.

In COMMENTARY, HISTORY

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.

In ESSAY

The plight of Kashmir – How it all began

The benevolence of past Hindu rulers in Kashmir has led us to its present-day Islamization as hardly any trace of its artistic and spiritual greatness remains.

In BOOK REVIEW, TRAVELOGUE

‘Tiruvannamalai Beckons’ and ‘A Month In Tiruvannamalai’ by Parag Shah – A Review

Rohan Raghav Sharma reviews two interconnected books, by the same author, on the same subject - 'Tiruvannamalai Beckons' and 'A Month In Tiruvannamalai'.
He critiques the writing style as well as the content and delves into the lore of the mystic mountain of Tiruvannamalai, in this well-penned piece.

In COMMENTARY

Perversion of India’s political parlance – Part 2

Hindus have not learned to counter imperialist language in its various forms, be it Islamic, Christian or Communist.

In ESSAY

India’s take on the Individual vs. Collective

The Indic perspective throws light on how the tussle between the individual and collective is in fact inconsequential.

In TEMPLE TRAIL

Beyond the Shivling: Rediscovering Prithvinath’s Buried Past

A visit to Uttar Pradesh’s Prithvinath Temple uncovers a neglected chapter of India’s civilizational heritage hidden in plain sight. Beyond its famed giant Shivling lie ancient and medieval idols - possibly linked to Shaiva, Vaishnava, and Buddhist traditions - slowly deteriorating from exposure and devotional practices. Combining historical observation, art analysis, and local memory, the article argues that these overlooked remnants may hold important clues to the region’s cultural and trade-route history. It is also a passionate call for preservation before an invaluable part of India’s past is lost forever.

In ESSAY

Ārya Prajñā: Artificial Intelligence according to Indian ethical values – Part II

All cultures develop machines and industries in their own image and hence an effort to build such machinery through an authentic Indic and Dharmic perspective should be our aim.

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