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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

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Book Review | Menstruation Across Cultures

A review of Shri Nithin Sridhar' book that studies the narratives today around menstruation in Hindu culture.

Ganesh 7 min read

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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

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Movie Review | Gargi - An Unsolved Mystery

A review of the movie 'Gargi', explaining the deeper social significance behind it.

Anshuman Panda 7 min read

Cinema And Books

Early History of the Archaeological Survey of India

Alexander Cunningham is glorified today as the ‘Father of Archaeology in India’. Yet, he was little more than a plunderer and despoiler of priceless sites in Bhārata. This essay presents a deep dive into the early history of the ASI.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 10 min read

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The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 5 | Buddhist Process Metaphysics from the Theravāda Sūtras

Part 5 of the series on Eastern schools of thought, in which we learn the distinction between Buddhist process metaphysics and the substance metaphysics that dominates Hindu and Western thought.

Śrī Rama Seshan 24 min read

Bodhas

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The Difference Between Us - on One-life vs. Multiple-life Metaphysics

This essay explores the contrast between one-life and multiple-life metaphysical views in Hindu and Abrahamic traditions, highlighting differences in the perception of time and reality.

11 min read

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नरक चतुर्दशी और दीपावली - धार्मिक मूल और महत्व

सनातन धर्म की पवित्र भूमि भारत (भारतवर्ष) के जनजीवन में अनेक कर्मकांड, उत्सव और प्रथाएँ प्रगाढ़ रूप से रची-बसी हैं। प्रत्येक परंपरा का एक विशिष्ट उद्देश्य और महत्व है। दीपावली और नरक चतुर्दशी ऐसे ही दो प्रमुख पर्व हैं जो उत्सवों की माला में मुख्य आभूषण माने जा सकते हैं।

Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka 12 min read

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The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 6 | Nāgārjuna and Śūnyatā

The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 1

Book Review | Menstruation Across Cultures

Book Review | Bharata Before the British by Shonaleeka Kaul

Movie Review | Gargi - An Unsolved Mystery

Early History of the Archaeological Survey of India

The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 5 | Buddhist Process Metaphysics from the Theravāda Sūtras

The Difference Between Us - on One-life vs. Multiple-life Metaphysics

नरक चतुर्दशी और दीपावली - धार्मिक मूल और महत्व