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The Saga of the Padmanabhadasas - A Glimpse into the Cultural Practice and Patronage of the present day Travancore Royals, Part 3

Śrī Padmanābhasvāmī Perumāḻ, the lord of Thiruvananthapuram, and the royal traditions associated with the region. It highlights the rich cultural heritage of Kerala, particularly the dance form of Mōhiniāṭṭam, taught by Guru Gopika Varma ji, a member of the Travancore Royal Family.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 19 min read

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India’s Lesser Known Storytelling Traditions - The Narrative Paintings of Paiṭhāṇ

Paiṭhaṇ paintings come from a flourishing tradition of narrative illustrations and are the work of the village artists from the Mahārāṣṭra-Karṇāṭaka border region belonging to the *Citrakathi* caste, the earliest ones traced to the town of Paithan near Aurangabad.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 11 min read

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Tantra Vimarśa

Tantra, often misunderstood as dark mysticism, is deeply embedded in the fabric of Bhāratavarṣa's spiritual practices, transcending rituals, schools of thought, and deities. Inextricably linked to Bhakti, Karma Yoga, and Vedānta, Tantra's extrinsic and intrinsic techniques inspire diverse worship methods across religions.

Giriratna Mishra 18 min read

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How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 4

A personal reflection of the writer's experience studying at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and the transformative impact it had on her understanding of the self and her relationship with the world and God. Part 4 of 4.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 40 min read

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A Fair and Gracious Dream, 2 - The শুদ্ধ Dream, Understanding the Old Elite

A look into the final destination of the intellectual journey of the group of people the author calls the 'Legacy Elite', or the 'Old Elite'. Part 2 of the decipherment of the taste of the broth of Dreams that our Elite has prepared for our consumption.

Samyak Dixit 50 min read

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How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 3

Kavita Krishna Meegama 22 min read

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A Fair and Gracious Dream, 1 - Understanding the Bangla Dream (বাঙালির কল্পতরু)

The Bangla Dream, or Kalpataru, was a bolt of lightning that transformed Hindu Bengal. Understanding it can help us understand the future, and the role of elites in Dhārmika politics.

Samyak Dixit 18 min read

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Ecological Consciousness - The root of Indic Environmentalism

An exploration of the question of what makes humans unique and different from other animals. We are taken through several possibilities- the capacity for thought and emotions, industrious nature, and more before arriving at the true discernment of our ability to navigate Dharma while avoiding Adharma.

Anshuman Panda 9 min read

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The Saga of the Padmanabhadasas - A Glimpse of the History of Travancore Kingdom, 2

A continuation article that details an account of the Nair brigade, a group of personal troops for the Travancore Maharajas, and their role in the Indian army. Additionally, the article delves into the ambitious plans of Marthanda Varma, the king of Travancore, to conquer all of Kerala and re-establish the Chera kingdom.

Akshay Shankar, Kavita Krishna Meegama 20 min read

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The Saga of the Padmanabhadasas - A Glimpse into the Cultural Practice and Patronage of the present day Travancore Royals, Part 3

India’s Lesser Known Storytelling Traditions - The Narrative Paintings of Paiṭhāṇ

Tantra Vimarśa

How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 4

A Fair and Gracious Dream, 2 - The শুদ্ধ Dream, Understanding the Old Elite

How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 3

A Fair and Gracious Dream, 1 - Understanding the Bangla Dream (বাঙালির কল্পতরু)

Ecological Consciousness - The root of Indic Environmentalism

The Saga of the Padmanabhadasas - A Glimpse of the History of Travancore Kingdom, 2