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Advaita in Art - The Transcendent Nature of Hindu Art

In the Hindu tradition, art is not merely aesthetic but a spiritual pursuit—an Advaitika journey where the artist, artwork, and viewer dissolve into a unified experience of the cosmic Self.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 9 min read

Art Essays

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

The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 8 | Reality as a Laser Show - Buddhist Abhidharmas and the Vaibhāṣika School

A detailed picture of the intellectual history of early Indian Buddhism - proceeded bya specific understanding the peculiar Buddhist school of philosophy called the Sarvāstivāda Vaibhāṣika school, which subscribes to a notion of permanence to explain the impermanence of the observed reality.

Śrī Rama Seshan 30 min read

Bodhas

Termination of Pregnancy - A Complex Ethical Conundrum

The ethical, moral, legal, medical, and social dimensions in addressing termination of pregnancy are nuanced and complex. Can we evolve a sustainable, contemporary narrative and law on abortion, based on the eternal principles enunciated in the Dhārmika texts?

Dr. Pingali Gopal 17 min read

Dharma Today

Śilpakalāyāḥ - a Temple Model Making Competition

Event announcement for Śilpakalāyāḥ - a temple model making competition.

Events

Ṛtus as Pitṛs | Festivals as Obeisance – Part 1 - The Hindu New Year

Hindu festivals are not mere customs, but, acts of alignment with Ṛta, cosmic order, where time, ancestors, and nature converge. Bhāratīya New Years are an eternal return to gratitude, to Pitṛtva.

Tanya Fransz 7 min read

Bodhas

Bharat and Its Scientific Glory - An Ode to a Renascent Bhāratavarṣa

Our event report on the national competition organized on 12 April 2025 to inspire today’s youth to engage deeply with the profound wisdom embedded in our ancient texts and traditions.

Event Reports

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