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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.

Anshuman Panda 4 min read

Cinema And Books

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.

Śrī Rama Seshan 28 min read

Bodhas

Carnatic Chronicles Part 3 | Reflections at Srirangapatna - Invoking Chamundeshwari

In Part 3 of our Carnatic Chronicles short stories series, Shambhavi reflects while visiting the shrines of Chamundeshwari and Ranganayaki.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 22 min read

Bodhas

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.

Manomay Marrathi 9 min read

Dharma Today

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Grand History, Part 1

Exploring the depths of history and civilization, this article delves into the interplay of time, human knowledge, and the trajectories that shape our collective consciousness.

Amritanshu Pandey 20 min read

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Holding an Olympian Mirror to the Hindu Nation

This article contextualizes our Olympic aspirations, supported by an analysis of our performances in the Olympics from 1988 to 2024.

Maragatham 8 min read

Dharma Today

The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 1 | Persistence - Ātman, Brahman & Sat in the Upaniṣads

A survey of the intellectual journey of all the Eastern cultures, from India onward to China & the rest of East Asia.

Śrī Rama Seshan 29 min read

Bodhas

The Codification and Secularization of Hindu Law

This article details the motivations behind codification & secularization of Hindu Law, it's “secular” and “religious” original distinction and influence of Christian theology on “Hindu law” formulation.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 18 min read

Culture And Policy

Identity Crisis - Being Indian in a West-Dominated World

Reflections from a young Hindu on the identity crisis faced by NRIs. This article delves into her experience of cultural shifts and the struggle of balancing Indian roots with upbringing in the West.

Ojas Atreyam 7 min read

Dharma Today

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Book Review | Mahābhārata - A World War

The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 2 | Pratītyasamutpāda (Dependent Origination) - Buddhist Metaphysics

Carnatic Chronicles Part 3 | Reflections at Srirangapatna - Invoking Chamundeshwari

On the Sub-Categorization of SCs | A Historical Reality

Grand History, Part 1

Holding an Olympian Mirror to the Hindu Nation

The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 1 | Persistence - Ātman, Brahman & Sat in the Upaniṣads

The Codification and Secularization of Hindu Law

Identity Crisis - Being Indian in a West-Dominated World