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Beyond the Wall - Reimagining Art, Knowledge, and the Epistemic Order

An article reflecting on James Stephanoff’s An Assemblage of Works of Art. The piece explores how museum displays and aesthetic arrangements are deeply implicated in the politics of representation, meaning-making, and epistemic control.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 7 min read

Dharma Today

The Legacy of Tāḷḷapāka Annamācārya

This essay is a tribute to Annamācārya’s life, his sacred compositions, and their lasting imprint on Southern Indian devotional culture.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 9 min read

Bodhas

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 4 - The Deeper Meaning

Part 4 in a series that provides insight on the Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā which takes place annually in Puri, Odisha. In this piece, learn about the rituals performed, the idea of kingship and deeper significance imbued in the festival, and theme of the chariot.

Neha Sharma-Vashishtha, Tanya Fransz 18 min read

Dharma Today

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The Seven-Limbed State: Timeless Principles of Governance and Leadership from Kāmandaka Nītisāra

From kingdoms to corporations: exploring Bhārat’s holistic governance framework where seven essential elements interact through dependency and influence hierarchies

Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka

Nītisāra

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The Ancient Wisdom of Ethical Leadership: Two Tales of Power's Double Edge

Two ancient tales of kings—one who chose courage over fear, another who let power corrupt virtue—reveal timeless truths about ethical leadership that resonate in boardrooms and beyond

Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka

Nītisāra

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Mukhaliṅga - Confluence of Form and Essence in Śaiva Iconography

The mukhaliṅga symbolizes the confluence of form and essence, uniting metaphysical subtlety, tāntric energy, and devotional presence into a single sacred form that bridges the transcendent and immanent aspects of divinity.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

Art Essays

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 3 - Folktales

Part 3 in a series that provides insight on the Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā which takes place annually in Puri, Odisha. In this piece, learn about the legends surrounding the festival, the duration of the celebrations, the unique idols, and the inclusive nature of the community proceedings.

Neha Sharma-Vashishtha, Tanya Fransz 8 min read

Dharma Today

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 2 - The Chariots Come Alive!

Part 2 in a series that provides insight on the Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā which takes place annually in Puri, Odisha. In this piece, learn about the installation process of the grand chariots, the celebrations as mentioned in Skanda Purāṇa, what happens during the procession, and the temple as it stands today.

Neha Sharma-Vashishtha, Tanya Fransz 5 min read

Dharma Today

Leela Samson and the Kalakshetra Controversy

A piece covering how a cultural institution became the target of unverified allegations, the media’s selective outrage, and the quiet vindication that followed.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

Dharma Today

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Beyond the Wall - Reimagining Art, Knowledge, and the Epistemic Order

The Legacy of Tāḷḷapāka Annamācārya

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 4 - The Deeper Meaning

The Seven-Limbed State: Timeless Principles of Governance and Leadership from Kāmandaka Nītisāra

The Ancient Wisdom of Ethical Leadership: Two Tales of Power's Double Edge

Mukhaliṅga - Confluence of Form and Essence in Śaiva Iconography

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 3 - Folktales

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 2 - The Chariots Come Alive!

Leela Samson and the Kalakshetra Controversy