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Experience: The Ultimate Refuge of Logic

Experience: The Ultimate Refuge of Logic

The Taittirīya Āraṇyaka lists four modes to establishing evidence for any statement attempting to describe reality. Read more about these, and how experience is the ultimate refuge of logic.

Ajey Pai 7 min read
Bodhas
The Chidambara Rahasyam

The Chidambara Rahasyam

This article delves into the historical and religious significance of the Naṭarāja temple in Chidambaram. It also examines its legal status in the context of political vendettas against the shrine.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 16 min read
Bodhas
Pañcamukha Śiva

Pañcamukha Śiva

The pancākṣara of Bhagavān Śiva is a mahāmantra composed of five letters: Na-Ma-Śi-Vā-Ya. These five letters denote the five actions or pañca-kṛtyam of the Bhagvān Śiva: Sṛṣṭi (creation), Sthiti (preservation), Saṃhāra (destruction), Tirodhāna (veiling), Anugraha (blessing). These five aspects are captured beautifully in Pañcamukha Śiva, the five-fold faces of Bhagavān Śiva.

Bṛhat 6 min read
Bodhas
Book Review - 'Brahmin Genocide - The Precursor to Hindu Extinction, by Asi'

Book Review - 'Brahmin Genocide - The Precursor to Hindu Extinction, by Asi'

The book Brahmin Genocide - The Precursor to Hindu Extinction delves into the Brahmin identity's historical significance, exposes targeted hate against them, and proposes solutions to safeguard Hindu culture from impending extinction.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 8 min read
Cinema And Books
Artificial Intelligence is Here - Part 2, from Now to Henceforth

Artificial Intelligence is Here - Part 2, from Now to Henceforth

From AI's precision to cultural implications, this article proposes a proactive approach to navigate the era of 'Big Reality' with cultural wisdom.

Amritanshu Pandey 16 min read
Dharma Today
Reflections from Asuran - the Normalization of Targeted Massacre

Reflections from Asuran - the Normalization of Targeted Massacre

Asuran (2019), while adhering to familiar socio-political themes, offers a nuanced and realistic portrayal of the hardships faced by oppressed groups, reflecting historic massacres like Keezhvenmani. With stark scenes depicting violence and oppression, Asuran prompts reflection on the chilling resonance of such events in contemporary times.

Bṛhat 6 min read
Cinema And Books
SOUL: Introduction to the Series on Agriculture

SOUL: Introduction to the Series on Agriculture

Exploring the deep-rooted connection between agriculture, food, and well-being through the lens of Ayurveda, emphasizing sustainable practices and traditional wisdom.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
Freedom of Expression

Freedom of Expression

Need for clarity in understanding opposing forces to dhārmika thought and the importance of thinkers like Śrī Sita Ram Goel in the context of freedom of expression.

Padmavathy Manavazhahan 5 min read
Cinema And Books
Unveiling Education in Pre-colonial Bengal - the Conquest of Minds and the Demise of Traditional Learning Centers

Unveiling Education in Pre-colonial Bengal - the Conquest of Minds and the Demise of Traditional Learning Centers

The article investigates the profound impact of colonial powers on Bengal’s pre- colonial learning centres through their cunning manipulation of the hearts and minds of people, leading to the decline of traditional wisdom and the emergence of English-dominated colonial education.

Anurag Shukla 9 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
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