Dhīti is a blog for long form essays, expressions of civilizational voice, cinema and literature review, and more.
Summer over the Indian Ocean
This article highlights the importance of cosmic balance between nature and culture, exemplified by King Bhagīratha’s tapas to bring the sacred river Gaṅgā to earth and its profound ecological, cultural, and spiritual significance for Indian civilization.
Book Review | Mahābhārata - A World War
The latest book by Gaurang Damani, 'Mahābhārata- A World War', provides a concise and engaging overview of the epic, highlighting its geographical scope and suggesting its broader historical significance, while emphasizing the importance of understanding it as both a historical and spiritual narrative.
The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 2 | Pratītyasamutpāda (Dependent Origination) - Buddhist Metaphysics
This installment on Eastern philosophical traditions covers Pratītyasamutpāda (Dependent Origination) and the basics of Buddhist metaphysics.
On the Sub-Categorization of SCs | A Historical Reality
The article explores how reservations and affirmative action in India have led to inequalities within marginalized groups and argues that sub-categorization is necessary to ensure that benefits reach the most disadvantaged communities among the OBCs, SCs, and STs.