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Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 1 - Tribal Origins
Part 1 in a series that provides insight on the Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā which takes place annually in Puri, Odisha. Learn about its origins in the Skanda Purāṇa, and the reason for Odisha as the primary celebration kṣetra.
Neha Sharma-Vashishtha, Tanya Fransz
10 min read
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The Mahābhārata's Guide to Pigeon Problems - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Urban Challenges
Drawing from the eternal dialogue between Yudhiṣṭhira and Bhīṣma, this article explores how human-pigeon conflicts have deep historical roots. It also details how our ancestors developed sophisticated frameworks for addressing them, and how these can parallel modern systems for pest-control in urban settings.
Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka
12 min read
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Wellbeing and Happiness - An Impossible Ideal or a Possibility?
This reflection is an overview of how the key constructs of Āyurveda envision integral well-being, emphasizing on self-rootedness in harmony, balance and contentment. While our minds and senses are hijacked by exponential tech, Āyurvedic fundamentals such as hitāyuḥ and sukhāyuḥ help us re-examine our connection with our own selves.
Dr. Mala Kapadia
6 min read
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Veer Savarkar - Part 4 | Shadows of Kalapani
Part 4 in our Veer Savarkar biography series. Learn who were the Dhairyavāns, the brave souls imprisoned with Veer Savarkar at Kalapani, who endured unimaginable colonial torment. How did Savarkar inspire these young men?
Sushant Gangoli
18 min read
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The Debasement of Sacred Dance - Vulgarization of Hindu Art in the Service of State Spectacle
A reflection on the misuse of Hindu classical dance by state machinery, and the need to restore its sacred purpose rooted in devotion, ritual, and spiritual intent.
Sai Priya Chodavarapu
10 min read
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Termination of Pregnancy - A Complex Ethical Conundrum
The ethical, moral, legal, medical, and social dimensions in addressing termination of pregnancy are nuanced and complex. Can we evolve a sustainable, contemporary narrative and law on abortion, based on the eternal principles enunciated in the Dhārmika texts?
Dr. Pingali Gopal
17 min read
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When Machines Do the Thinking - The Hidden Cost of AI in Education
Are we preparing students not to be wiser, but simply more optimized? Not more reflective, but more “prompt ready”; not more social, but increasingly isolated behind screens and “smart” interfaces?
Anurag Shukla
7 min read
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