Posts by Kavita Krishna Meegama

How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 4

A personal reflection of the writer's experience studying at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and the transformative impact it had on her understanding of the self and her relationship with the world and God. Part 4 of 4.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 40 min read

Indian Knowledge Systems

How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 3

A personal reflection of the writer's experience studying at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and the transformative impact it had on her understanding of the self and her relationship with the world and God. Part 3 of 4.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 22 min read

Indian Knowledge Systems

The Saga of the Padmanabhadasas - A Glimpse of the History of Travancore Kingdom, 2

A continuation article that details an account of the Nair brigade, a group of personal troops for the Travancore Maharajas, and their role in the Indian army. Additionally, the article delves into the ambitious plans of Marthanda Varma, the king of Travancore, to conquer all of Kerala and re-establish the Chera kingdom.

Akshay Shankar, Kavita Krishna Meegama 20 min read

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How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 2

A personal reflection of the writer's experience studying at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and the transformative impact it had on her understanding of the self and her relationship with the world and God. Part 2 of 4.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 23 min read

Indian Knowledge Systems

How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 1

A personal reflection of the writer's experience studying at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and the transformative impact it had on her understanding of the self and her relationship with the world and God. Part 1 of 4.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 27 min read

Indian Knowledge Systems

The Saga of the Padmanabhadasas - A Glimpse of the History of Travancore Kingdom, 1

A journey through the history of Travancore's royal family, beginning from the Chera eras. And a reminder of the gratitude we owe to the ancient nobles who embodied vīra rasa and sevā bhāva.

Akshay Shankar, Kavita Krishna Meegama 14 min read

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Towards Understanding the Aghorī Paramparā – Part 2

The second article in this three part series takes a comprehensive and detailed look at the Aghorī-s. The author is a sādhaka within the Aghorī paraṃparā of the nātha saṃpradāyam.

Kavita Krishna Meegama, Prabhav Paturi 14 min read

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On Statecraft - Madhava Rao’s Hints on the Art and Science of Government

Madhava Rao is widely hailed as a foremost statesman of nineteenth century India. While there may be differences over his subservient attitude towards the British and his lack of incorporation of Dhārmika elements, it is irrefutable these hints serve as an important beacon for statecraft and the general qualities of leadership at large.

Anshuman Panda, Kavita Krishna Meegama 9 min read

Culture And Policy

Conversion to Hindu Dharma 2 - An Example from Eugene, USA

We read here a personal account from Smt. Kate Herse, and find that being born in the United States did not prevent her from learning the Upaniṣads, leading a dhārmika life, and living as a Hindu. Caste played no part at all in her journey. What is required though is adherence to duties and norms of the sampradāya that she has chosen.

Kate Herse, Kavita Krishna Meegama 14 min read

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How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 4

How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 3

The Saga of the Padmanabhadasas - A Glimpse of the History of Travancore Kingdom, 2

How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 2

How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 1

The Saga of the Padmanabhadasas - A Glimpse of the History of Travancore Kingdom, 1

Towards Understanding the Aghorī Paramparā – Part 2

On Statecraft - Madhava Rao’s Hints on the Art and Science of Government

Conversion to Hindu Dharma 2 - An Example from Eugene, USA