Dhīti is a blog for long form essays, expressions of civilizational voice, cinema and literature review, and more.
A series which is a touchstone for culture-compatible, creative storytelling based on Eastern philosophy and mythology, catered to a universal audience.
This is part 1 of a series of articles that explore the life and contributions of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, focusing on his role in the Indian independence movement, his ideology of Hindutva, and his enduring legacy as a revolutionary leader.
Read a summary of The Girl From Kathua by Madhu Kishwar, a large tome which exposes the sinister agenda of de-Hinduizing Jammu in a similar manner to the genocidal cleansing in Kashmir of the 90s.
In this post, we shall begin exploring the gods & temples of the Mesopotamian civilization. We explore how ancient civilizations shared some fundamental aspects like the notion of temples as abodes of deities, divinity in nature, sacred geography, pilgrimages and a supreme mother goddess and contrast them with the Judeo-Christian worldviews that the West has inherited.
This series of articles studies other ancient civilizations - their history, their achievements, their intellectual thought, their religions and their eventual takeover by either Christianity or Islam.
In Part 1 of our Carnatic Chronicles short stories series, Shodashi travels to Somanathapura, to partake in the sublime architecture and sculpture of the Hoysalas.
The name Savarkar evokes a variety of emotions, patriot and nationalist being the foremost. Yet, his legacy is often distorted. The movie Swatantra Veer Savarkar does well in setting the truth about Savarkar straight.
This series explores Pāṇinian grammar in the Saṃskṛta language, revealing how Pāṇini employs techniques akin to modern computing to generate words using concise rules, paralleling concepts in formal languages and compiler design.
"Review of the book 'Bharat Rising' by Utpal Kumar which explores the resurgence of India through a blend of historical analysis, diplomatic insights, and critique of ideological narratives, advocating for a revival rooted in traditional values and independent growth.