Dhīti is a blog for long form essays, expressions of civilizational voice, cinema and literature review, and more.
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.
Explore the ideas of Swami Vivekananda on the importance of direct experience in religious inquiry and the dangers of materialism. Discover Vivekananda's inner conflict on the subject of Vedānta and its potential as the future religion.
A continuation article that details an account of the Nair brigade, a group of personal troops for the Travancore Maharajas, and their role in the Indian army. Additionally, the article delves into the ambitious plans of Marthanda Varma, the king of Travancore, to conquer all of Kerala and re-establish the Chera kingdom.
An exploration of the question of what makes humans unique and different from other animals. We are taken through several possibilities- the capacity for thought and emotions, industrious nature, and more before arriving at the true discernment of our ability to navigate Dharma while avoiding Adharma.
Learn about the educational philosophy of Svāmī Vivekānanda, as influenced by his guru Śrī Rāmakṛṣṇa Paramahaṃsa, who emphasized the importance of developing the physical, moral, and spiritual dimensions of individuals. Discover how Svāmījī's ideas on self-discovery and inner realization were shaped by his guru, and the importance of purity, patience, and perseverance on the path to knowledge and wisdom.
A novel re-articulation of the understanding of Dharma, and Bhāratīya culture, as a quest for harmony. Here we contrast the 'Standard Model of Reality' and the biological concept of a 'selfish gene' with the Indian Model of Reality, and the consequent imperative it yields.
A personal reflection of the writer's experience studying at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and the transformative impact it had on her understanding of the self and her relationship with the world and God. Part 2 of 4.
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.
A personal reflection of the writer's experience studying at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and the transformative impact it had on her understanding of the self and her relationship with the world and God. Part 1 of 4.