Dhīti is a blog for long form essays, expressions of civilizational voice, cinema and literature review, and more.
Revisiting India’s economic heritage, this article explores the colonial misrepresentation of India as solely agrarian, shedding light on its vibrant history of trade, craftsmanship, and innovation through insights from the works of Sri Ravinder Sharma Guruji.
The essay explores the historical practice of Bhikṣāvṛtti in India, its transformation under colonial rule, and the need to revive this indigenous tradition of wisdom, service, and community.
The article attempts to provide a historical account of how public policy making, which for a long time perpetuated epistemic hierarchies, are now witnessing the emergence of a cultural turn, recognizing culture as a dynamic force.
In this Navarātrī Photo Feature, Devī Durgā is captured as an enduring source of inspiration, depicted in various painting forms in India. She represents qualities such as resilience, aesthetic appeal, and metaphysical potency that are beyond geographical and chronological limitations.
The article makes an attempt to re-discover the enchanting allure of necklaces in ancient Indian literature, where radiant gems were intertwined with emotion, spirituality, and cultural practices.
The article investigates the profound impact of colonial powers on Bengal’s pre- colonial learning centres through their cunning manipulation of the hearts and minds of people, leading to the decline of traditional wisdom and the emergence of English-dominated colonial education.
Through the strands of time, the article unravels the secrets of these ancient Indian coiffures, discovering a captivating world where hair was not just an accessory but a medium for artistic expression and cultural significance.
Nietzsche's captivating exploration of Schopenhauer's educational paradigm unveils a transformative vision that transcends mediocrity, emphasizing personalized learning, moral virtue in teachers, and the transformative power of education to reshape individuals and society.
Learn about the educational philosophy of Svāmī Vivekānanda, as influenced by his guru Śrī Rāmakṛṣṇa Paramahaṃsa, who emphasized the importance of developing the physical, moral, and spiritual dimensions of individuals. Discover how Svāmījī's ideas on self-discovery and inner realization were shaped by his guru, and the importance of purity, patience, and perseverance on the path to knowledge and wisdom.
