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Ṛtus as Pitṛs | Festivals as Obeisance – Part 1 - The Hindu New Year

Hindu festivals are not mere customs, but, acts of alignment with Ṛta, cosmic order, where time, ancestors, and nature converge. Bhāratīya New Years are an eternal return to gratitude, to Pitṛtva.

Tanya Fransz 7 min read

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The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 7 | The Sāṅkhya School

Part 7 of the series on Eastern schools of thought explores the dualism of the Sāṅkhya school, an intellectual tour de force that details the poetry of how Prakṛti dances for Puruṣa.

Śrī Rama Seshan 26 min read

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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

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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

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A Dhārmika Frame for Sustainability and Technology

An essay elaborating how the Samudra Manthana story offers a profound allegory for sustainable and ethical technological innovation, emphasizing collaboration, ethical guidance, and harmony with natural laws.

Amritanshu Pandey 8 min read

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The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 2

The second of a two-part series critiques modern and feminist narratives around menstrual taboos, emphasizing traditional Hindu perspectives that respect menstruation’s sacrality and health-focused practices, while challenging reductionist and Westernized interpretations.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

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The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 6 | Nāgārjuna and Śūnyatā

Part 6 of the series on Eastern schools of thought explores Nāgārjuna’s critique of substance metaphysics, focusing on his Madhyamaka philosophy, the concept of śūnyatā, and the deconstruction of independent existence (svabhāva).

Śrī Rama Seshan 23 min read

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The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 1

This two-part series explores Hindu perspectives on menstruation, highlighting its connection to cosmic cycles, its ritual significance, and practices of rest and celebration, while addressing societal interpretations and festivals honoring menstruation.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

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Early History of the Archaeological Survey of India

Alexander Cunningham is glorified today as the ‘Father of Archaeology in India’. Yet, he was little more than a plunderer and despoiler of priceless sites in Bhārata. This essay presents a deep dive into the early history of the ASI.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 10 min read

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Ṛtus as Pitṛs | Festivals as Obeisance – Part 1 - The Hindu New Year

The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 7 | The Sāṅkhya School

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

A Dhārmika Frame for Sustainability and Technology

The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 2

The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 6 | Nāgārjuna and Śūnyatā

The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 1

Early History of the Archaeological Survey of India