Dhīti is a blog for long form essays, expressions of civilizational voice, cinema and literature review, and more.
A highlight of one of the most fascinating books on evolution and all its related sciences. This article concludes with a few striking points relevant to the Indian Sanātani or dhārmika perspective.
Restoring meaning in an age of distrust - this article is an overview of Martin Gurri's 'Revolt of the Public', and how Indian Knowledge Systems offer an antidote to the nihilism that pervades modern discourse.
A book highlight of 'Scale' by Geoffrey West, exploring the simple rules governing the growth and size of organisms, corporations, and cities. These rules allow extrapolation to things like the maximum possible size of the organisms, or sustainability of cities.
A review of the new book by Śrī Ratul Chakraborty, titled 'Vritrahan', an ode to storytelling that traces the epic Paurāṇika saga of Indra and Vṛtrāsura at narrative layers that are simultaneously personal, civilizational and cosmic.
Manu S. Pillai’s Gods, Guns and Missionaries explores how colonial rule, missionary critique, and native reformers shaped the modern Hindu identity. Drawing on post-colonial thought, it highlights how colonialism disrupted caste and religion while sparking a Hindu revival.
Learning how to balance creative liberty with respect for religious and cultural texts is the key to crafting stories that honor our stories while also being able to captivate modern audiences of all ages. This article explores what makes a compelling adaptation and what storytellers can do to perfect their vision of bringing Hindu lore to life on screen.
Jablonka and Lamb's 'Evolution in Four Dimensions' which challenges traditional views of evolution by weaving epigenetics, behavior, and culture into a compelling narrative that redefines how we understand life's complexity.