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Book Review | Behave - The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky
Our book review of 'Behave' - a broad, multidisciplinary exploration of the biological, psychological, and cultural forces that shape human behavior. Learn how deeply culture penetrates into human perception, cognition, and emotional resonance.
Sai Priya Chodavarapu
11 min read
Cinema And Books
In Search of Jñāna Mārga, Part 3
This essay is Part 3 in a series, "In Search of Jñāna Mārga". In this installment, we examine the various rituals of the upanayana saṃskāra and the mantras recited during the process provide significant insights beneficial to education.
Amogh Vaidya
11 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
Pedagogical Principles for Teaching Indian Knowledge Systems
Understand the Bhāratīya vision of why and how people learn, and the core pedagogical principles as practiced by an unbroken paramparā of ṛṣis and ācāryas. Learn why re-awakening a civilizational identity and ‘way of seeing’ is critical in shaping future generations who are capable of forging harmonious national and global futures.
Lakshmi Sivaraman
15 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
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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
Dharma Today
A Realist View Of Advaita By Chittaranjan Naik | A Summary - Part 2
This article is Part 2 in a series summarizing the concepts expounded by Śrī Chittaranjan Naik in his piece, "The Realist View of Advaita." The link to the original series has been provided and provides a comprehensive explanation of Advaita doctrines.
Dr. Pingali Gopal
30 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
The State and Its Governance - Insights from Śāstra
Due to the lasting impact of colonization and various other factors, the opportunity to reconstruct a post-independence Bhārata rooted firmly in the foundational Bhāratīya principles of governance was not fully realized. In this article, we endeavour to revisit the concept of statecraft and governance through a śāstrika lens.
Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka
12 min read
Culture And Policy
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