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Cinema Through Rasa Theory
Indian cinema needs a 'middle film' that blends art and commerciality while staying rooted in the timeless rasa theory. This essay dives into Bharata's aesthetics which prioritize immersive emotional resonance, and transformation in the heart of the viewer.
Sai Priya Chodavarapu
10 min read
Cinema And Books
Book Review | Dharmanomics - An Indigenous Economic Model
A review of the book 'Dharmanomics - An Indigenous Economic Model' by Sriram Balasubramanian, which analyzes the dhārmika continuity principle behind millennia of wealth generation, going beyond the trope of a casteist past.
Anshuman Panda
6 min read
Cinema And Books
The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 2
The second of a two-part series critiques modern and feminist narratives around menstrual taboos, emphasizing traditional Hindu perspectives that respect menstruation’s sacrality and health-focused practices, while challenging reductionist and Westernized interpretations.
Sai Priya Chodavarapu
8 min read
Bodhas
The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 6 | Nāgārjuna and Śūnyatā
Part 6 of the series on Eastern schools of thought explores Nāgārjuna’s critique of substance metaphysics, focusing on his Madhyamaka philosophy, the concept of śūnyatā, and the deconstruction of independent existence (svabhāva).
Śrī Rama Seshan
23 min read
Bodhas
The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 1
This two-part series explores Hindu perspectives on menstruation, highlighting its connection to cosmic cycles, its ritual significance, and practices of rest and celebration, while addressing societal interpretations and festivals honoring menstruation.
Sai Priya Chodavarapu
8 min read
Bodhas
Book Review | Bharata Before the British by Shonaleeka Kaul
A review of the latest book by Shonaleeka Kaul - Bharata Before the British, Towards a New Indology - which explores idea of India before the modern era, and challenges the Orientalist construction of Indian history.
Sai Priya Chodavarapu
8 min read
Cinema And Books
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