Dhīti is a blog for long form essays, expressions of civilizational voice, cinema and literature review, and more.
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.
Read about the iconography and symbolism of the elephant-faced Lord of Gaṇas, the one with the power to swallow all the sorrow in the universe.
This installment on Eastern philosophical traditions covers Pratītyasamutpāda (Dependent Origination) and the basics of Buddhist metaphysics.
In Part 3 of our Carnatic Chronicles short stories series, Shambhavi reflects while visiting the shrines of Chamundeshwari and Ranganayaki.
A survey of the intellectual journey of all the Eastern cultures, from India onward to China & the rest of East Asia.
The final installment on Mesopotamian culture, as part of our World Civilizations series. It tells us more about Mesopotamian convenant and law, and concludes with learnings we can take from their society, to fight for dharma in the Abrahamic world we live in today.
This article explores Mesopotamian philosophical literature, particularly the Babylonian Theodicy, and its parallels with the Biblical Book of Job, highlighting how both address the enduring question of why good people suffer while the wicked prosper..
This article details the prevalent Baul image, stereotypes, and perception of the Bauls that developed in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
In Part 2 of our Carnatic Chronicles short stories series, follow Shodashi to enjoy a nothing day in Mysuru. Where does she go to do nothing? And why does she do nothing? Ponder with her on life’s precious moments that pass us by when we are busy doing something else.