Dhīti is a blog for long form essays, expressions of civilizational voice, cinema and literature review, and more.
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 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.
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).
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.
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.
Part 5 of the series on Eastern schools of thought, in which we learn the distinction between Buddhist process metaphysics and the substance metaphysics that dominates Hindu and Western thought.
A historical account of firecracker use in Hindu Diwali celebrations, tracing references from ancient texts to 16th-century festivals, emphasizing its cultural and religious significance.
A reflection on the sacredness of time and cyclical celebration in traditional cultures, contrasting it with modern, linear views of history and time that have distanced humanity from spirituality. On Diwali, we do not just celebrate some far, distant, indifferent past. Instead we do the impossible by holding the past, present, and future in one heroic act of celebration.