Dhīti is a blog for long form essays, expressions of civilizational voice, cinema and literature review, and more.
Where Kalki 2898AD elevates itself is where it pulls from the eternal lore. Where it tugs on archetypes and plot-lines seared deep in the Indian psyche. In its brief brush with itihāsa-purāṇa is where it briefly promises to ascend.
This article details the prevalent Baul image, stereotypes, and perception of the Bauls that developed in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
The Rajah-Moonje Pact by Manomay Marrathi explores the significant but often overlooked historical agreement that aimed to keep the Depressed Classes within the Hindu fold through joint electorates, setting the stage for the more well-known Poona Pact, supported by extensive archival research and documents.
The first article of a series on the colonial-imperial project of law codification in India. It's history, impact and continuing relevance.
The article details Veer Savarkar's transformation from a devout Brahmin youth to a revolutionary leader, emphasizing his strategic contributions to India's independence movement and the global influences that shaped his ideology.
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.
Bṛhat's lens on cultural storytelling for media with an emphasis on the metaphysical principles that we must remember whilst serving a living tradition in the digital era.
The book 'Colonial Discourse & the Suffering of Indian American Children' exhumes the identity of dystorian numero uno, and notes his devastating impact on Hindus today.
In our latest installment of World Civilization, we explore Mesopotamian civilization's creation stories, epics, heroes and philosophy.