The Neuro-Cognitive Science of Itihasa and Purana
The Itihasa and Purana are not just factual history or stories but narratives that cover various aspects of human endeavor. They not just reveal the past but pave way for the future and guide human aspirations. More...
Dharma: An Intellectual History
Dharma is arguably the one word most commonly associated with Indic civilization. Few other Indian words are as readily associated with India as Dharma. Yoga and Karma probably come close to it. But what is Dharma? More...
The General Framework of Hinduism- II
[contextly_sidebar id=”wAAJrrN9VgO6S7oD2Z25Yq6NEJqs3aSh”] 3. The relevance of Hindu thought for modern society An important issue is whether the Hindu thought, with all its lofty ideals, is relevant More...
Who Really got the Divine Mango: Gaṇeśa or Kārthikeya?
Dhārmic traditions rarely stipulate hard and fast rules which makes them the most natural and the most evolved of all traditions. This freedom is what paves the way to higher possibilities in life experiences. More...
The Battle over Historical Narratives of Chittor
[contextly_sidebar id=”mDZQshST3qurb4vgpvo05XOoITOXaxXs”] Apparently it has become become utterly “regressive”, “backward”, and “reactionary” to be proud of narrating a version of history More...
Lessons from the Story of Lord Hanumana
Our mythology is replete with rich metaphors that contain valuable insights on how we can successfully negotiate the turbulent waters worldly existence. They need to be understood metaphorically as well. To understand More...