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A Fair and Gracious Dream, 2 - The শুদ্ধ Dream, Understanding the Old Elite
A look into the final destination of the intellectual journey of the group of people the author calls the 'Legacy Elite', or the 'Old Elite'. Part 2 of the decipherment of the taste of the broth of Dreams that our Elite has prepared for our consumption.
Samyak Dixit
50 min read
Culture And Policy
A Fair and Gracious Dream, 1 - Understanding the Bangla Dream (বাঙালির কল্পতরু)
The Bangla Dream, or Kalpataru, was a bolt of lightning that transformed Hindu Bengal. Understanding it can help us understand the future, and the role of elites in Dhārmika politics.
Samyak Dixit
18 min read
Culture And Policy
Śiva as Naṭarāja, the Cosmic Dancer - Iconography and Symbolism
It is said that Śiva does not dance in the day but rather, at twilight, the darkness pierced only by his own effulgence and the light emanating from the moon on his head, the licks of the flame in his hand, and the gems on the heads of the cobras that adorn his body.
Sai Priya Chodavarapu
9 min read
Culture And Policy
The Vanvāsīs of India - Past to Present, Realities and Possibilities
Vanavāsis, the essential component of Bharatiya society, have faced displacement & poverty due to colonialism and state actions. To understand and solve their problems, we must acknowledge their traditional regenerative way of life and their place within the Dhārmika fold.
Sushant Gangoli
16 min read
Culture And Policy
The Unity of Knowledge - A Tribute to E.O Wilson
A vision is not an easy thing to cultivate, especially when being tied up in the mundanities of life. Thankfully, we have the work of great men to guide us. This is our tribute to the great humanist and naturalist, Edward Wilson.
Anshuman Panda
7 min read
Culture And Policy
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
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