Dhīti is a blog for long form essays, expressions of civilizational voice, cinema and literature review, and more.
Revisiting India’s economic heritage, this article explores the colonial misrepresentation of India as solely agrarian, shedding light on its vibrant history of trade, craftsmanship, and innovation through insights from the works of Sri Ravinder Sharma Guruji.
A deep dive into the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance of India’s ancient stepwells, tracing their origins from the Sindhu-Sarasvatī Civilization to their architectural peak in medieval times.
A gripping exploration of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s unyielding resolve during British captivity, highlighting his defiance, sacrifice, and contributions to India’s struggle for independence.
The essay explores the historical practice of Bhikṣāvṛtti in India, its transformation under colonial rule, and the need to revive this indigenous tradition of wisdom, service, and community.
Can capitalism, with its materialistic motives, coexist with or be reformed by dharma's ethical and spiritual imperatives? How does dharma provide a counter-narrative to the cultural dominance of capitalism? This long-read explores these ideas at length.
A review of Decolonizing Bharat, The Balu Way by Dr. Pingali Gopal which, rooted in S.N. Balagangadhara’s ideas, introduces readers to the Ghent School’s approach to decolonizing knowledge and narratives about India.
