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When Machines Do the Thinking - The Hidden Cost of AI in Education

Are we preparing students not to be wiser, but simply more optimized? Not more reflective, but more “prompt ready”; not more social, but increasingly isolated behind screens and “smart” interfaces?

Dr. Anurag Shukla 7 min read

Dharma Today

The Empire of Threads and Silver - How Colonialism Unraveled India’s Trade Legacy

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.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 7 min read

Bodhas

The Forgotten Threshold - Bhikṣāvṛtti and the The Vanished Wisdom of India’s Wanderers

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.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 9 min read

Bodhas

Making the Invisible Visible: Resurgence of Culture in Shaping Public Policy

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.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 10 min read

Culture And Policy

Many Forms, Many Attributes: Depictions of Devī Durgā in Indian Paintings

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.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 9 min read

Bodhas

Adorned Reverie - The Necklace's Journey through Ancient Indian Literature

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.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 8 min read

Bodhas

Unveiling Education in Pre-colonial Bengal - the Conquest of Minds and the Demise of Traditional Learning Centers

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.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 9 min read

Indian Knowledge Systems

The Timeless Elegance of Ancient Indian Hairstyles - a Journey through the Ages

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.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 11 min read

Bodhas

Knowledge, Self, and Liberation: Unveiling Schopenhauer's Pedagogical Paradigm

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.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 8 min read

Indian Knowledge Systems

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When Machines Do the Thinking - The Hidden Cost of AI in Education

The Empire of Threads and Silver - How Colonialism Unraveled India’s Trade Legacy

The Forgotten Threshold - Bhikṣāvṛtti and the The Vanished Wisdom of India’s Wanderers

Making the Invisible Visible: Resurgence of Culture in Shaping Public Policy

Many Forms, Many Attributes: Depictions of Devī Durgā in Indian Paintings

Adorned Reverie - The Necklace's Journey through Ancient Indian Literature

Unveiling Education in Pre-colonial Bengal - the Conquest of Minds and the Demise of Traditional Learning Centers

The Timeless Elegance of Ancient Indian Hairstyles - a Journey through the Ages

Knowledge, Self, and Liberation: Unveiling Schopenhauer's Pedagogical Paradigm