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Fundamentals of Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika - An Introduction through the Works of JC Chatterjee and Chittaranjan Naik - Part 2
Part 2 in a series of essays which are a summary of the book, ‘The Hindu Realism’, by a great scholar, Śrī Jagadish Chandra Chatterjee; followed by key ideas of Nyāya and Vaiśeṣika, as discussed by eminent philosopher Śrī Chittaranjan Naik in his essays and books, ‘Natural Realism and The Contact Theory of Perception’, and ‘On the Existence of the Self’.
Dr. Pingali Gopal
23 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
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Colonial Interaction with Hindu Cremation
A long read detailing the discourse surrounding the Indian tradition of cremation evolved during the British rule from ancient ritual to a powerful symbol of resistance, redefining Hindu identity in the face of colonial and religious challenges.
Sai Priya Chodavarapu
13 min read
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Vṛkṣāyurveda for One Health - Practice and Impact
This article explores the revival of Vṛkṣāyurveda, an ancient Indian agricultural science that promotes soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable farming through natural techniques. By integrating One Health principles, it highlights how traditional methods like Kunapajala and Pañcagavya enhance crop resilience, preserve medicinal plant potency, and offer viable solutions for extreme climates.
Ravi Singh Choudhary
5 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
Fundamentals of Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika - An Introduction through the Works of JC Chatterjee and Chittaranjan Naik - Part 1
This series of essays is a summary and abridgement of a wonderful book, ‘The Hindu Realism’, by a great scholar, Śrī Jagadish Chandra Chatterjee; followed by key ideas of Nyāya and Vaiśeṣika, as discussed by eminent philosopher Śrī Chittaranjan Naik in his essays and books, ‘Natural Realism and The Contact Theory of Perception’, and ‘On the Existence of the Self’.
Dr. Pingali Gopal
15 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
Book Review | Vritrahan
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.
Lakshmi Sivaraman
6 min read
Cinema And Books
Book Review | Gods, Guns and Missionaries - The Making of the Modern Hindu Identity
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.
Sai Priya Chodavarapu
15 min read
Cinema And Books
The Political Use of Caste and the Problems of Reservation
Why are the superimposition of caste and sub-caste on varṇa and jāti, and caste censuses for the sake of affirmative policies and appeasement, sure to increase the social unrest in the days to come? It is an urgent need of our academics, politicians, and intellectuals to give a fresh understanding of Indian social systems without the tint of Western lenses and previous colonial understandings.
Dr. Pingali Gopal
20 min read
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