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Cultural Critique of Capitalism - The Suffusion of Dharma

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.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 22 min read

Culture And Policy

Book Review | Decolonizing Bharat - The Balu Way

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.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 6 min read

Cinema And Books

A Dhārmika Frame for Sustainability and Technology

An essay elaborating how the Samudra Manthana story offers a profound allegory for sustainable and ethical technological innovation, emphasizing collaboration, ethical guidance, and harmony with natural laws.

Amritanshu Pandey 8 min read

Bodhas

Stolen Sacrality - The Fascinating Journey of the Pathur Naṭarāja

The fascinating biography of the Pathur Naṭarāja, stolen and smuggled out of a small temple in Tamil Nadu in 1977, sold to a collector, seized from the British Museum and tried in an English court before finally being brought home in 1991.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 15 min read

Dharma Today

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Part 1 | Bhāratīya Wanderlust - A Defence of the Out-of-India Model (OIT)

This essay series challenges the Aryan Invasion Theory, advocating for the Out-of-India Model (OIT) by analyzing linguistic, textual, genetic, and archaeological evidence to suggest that the roots of Indo-European languages and cultures originate in India.

40 min read

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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

Restitution of Cultural Artifacts

An analysis of the growing demand for restitution of cultural artifacts, exploring historical theft, colonial injustices, and solutions for the restitution of heritage to origin nations.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 12 min read

Dharma Today

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

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Cultural Critique of Capitalism - The Suffusion of Dharma

Book Review | Decolonizing Bharat - The Balu Way

A Dhārmika Frame for Sustainability and Technology

Stolen Sacrality - The Fascinating Journey of the Pathur Naṭarāja

Part 1 | Bhāratīya Wanderlust - A Defence of the Out-of-India Model (OIT)

Cinema Through Rasa Theory

Book Review | Dharmanomics - An Indigenous Economic Model

Restitution of Cultural Artifacts

The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 2