Dhīti is a blog for long form essays, expressions of civilizational voice, cinema and literature review, and more.
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.
It is said that Śiva does not dance in the day but rather, at twilight, the darkness pierced only by his own effulgence and the light emanating from the moon on his head, the licks of the flame in his hand, and the gems on the heads of the cobras that adorn his body.
Vanavāsis, the essential component of Bharatiya society, have faced displacement & poverty due to colonialism and state actions. To understand and solve their problems, we must acknowledge their traditional regenerative way of life and their place within the Dhārmika fold.
A vision is not an easy thing to cultivate, especially when being tied up in the mundanities of life. Thankfully, we have the work of great men to guide us. This is our tribute to the great humanist and naturalist, Edward Wilson.
Madhava Rao is widely hailed as a foremost statesman of nineteenth century India. While there may be differences over his subservient attitude towards the British and his lack of incorporation of Dhārmika elements, it is irrefutable these hints serve as an important beacon for statecraft and the general qualities of leadership at large.
A rounded coverage of the oral storytelling traditions that prevail among old cultures around the world, and especially in India.
The Sri Lankan crisis and the subsequent economic turmoil question the abrupt policy shift of the government toward organic farming.