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Gaṇapati to Gaṇarājya | Locating State's Allegory in the God of Gaṇas

Gaṇapati to Gaṇarājya | Locating State's Allegory in the God of Gaṇas

An essay exploring how Vedic and Paurāṇika wisdom can inspire modern governance and leadership to harness the timeless intelligence of Gaṇapati.

Sushant Gangoli 17 min read
Bodhas
Sailing A Stitched Ship - The Indian Kon Tiki

Sailing A Stitched Ship - The Indian Kon Tiki

This article highlights our great shipbuilding heritage and naval history, especially that of the unique stitched ship.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 19 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
The Example of the Song 'Neeli Meghamulalo'

The Example of the Song 'Neeli Meghamulalo'

The song 'Neeli Meghamulalo' is a perfect example of how we can use mass media, especially cinema, to mainstream culture. This article offers a translation and explanation of the song's lyrics.

Vivek Rallabandi 7 min read
Cinema And Books
Summer over the Indian Ocean

Summer over the Indian Ocean

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.

Ratul Chakraborty 12 min read
Bodhas
Iconography and Symbolism of Gaṇapati

Iconography and Symbolism of Gaṇapati

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.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 11 min read
Bodhas
Book Review | Mahābhārata - A World War

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

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

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

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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