Sandeep Balakrishna

ARTICLES

Parashuram Krishna Gode: The Stalwart who Sought the Rocky Mountain

Parashuram Krishna Gode: The Stalwart who Sought the Rocky Mountain

This is the first episode of a new series commemorating the life, legacy and scholarship of Parashuram Krishna Gode, one of the stalwarts of the New Indian Renaissance. For all his awe-inspiring achievements, P.K. Gode largely remains uncelebrated and unsung today.

Tantu and Bhitti: A Modern Mahabharata and a Profound Autobiography of a Literary Colossus

Tantu and Bhitti: A Modern Mahabharata and a Profound Autobiography of a Literary Colossus

The final episode of this series introducing Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa's major works explores Tantu (Strand) and Bhitti (Foundation). Tantu is a modern, epic narrating the tragic story of India's all-round downfall after Independence. Bhitti is his autobiography, a highly inspiring chronicle of a humble vi

Saartha and Mandra: Full-Course Meals on History and Music

Saartha and Mandra: Full-Course Meals on History and Music

This episode introduces Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa's maiden historical classic, "Saartha" (Caravan) and this literary musical concert, "Mandra" (the Lowest Pitch). These are works every book-lover and literature aficionado must have in his shelf.

Parva and Daatu: Classics from a Master Litterateur

Parva and Daatu: Classics from a Master Litterateur

The second episode of the series introducing the major literary works of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa features Parva and Daatu. These are deservedly acclaimed literary classics written by an author at the peak of his powers.

A Brief Survey of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa’s Major Novels

A Brief Survey of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa’s Major Novels

The first episode of a new series introducing the acclaimed novels of India's national literary giant, Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa.

How Idly Conquered the Globe

How Idly Conquered the Globe

An essay tracing the origins of the ubiquitous Indian dish, Idly. It narrates the story of how idly gained worldwide prominence over the last century.

Hindus must Pay Heed Lest Bharatavarsha Becomes another East Timor

Hindus must Pay Heed Lest Bharatavarsha Becomes another East Timor

The Sanatana civilisation has been encircled and its core has been hollowed out in an unprecedented manner especially after India attained Independence in 1947. A combination of hostile and lethal forces emanating primarily from the West and the Christian evangelical lobby have systematically subver

Manthara and Richard III: The Contrast Between the Sanatana and the Mleccha Mind

Manthara and Richard III: The Contrast Between the Sanatana and the Mleccha Mind

The concluding episode of this series of comparative analysis of the Manthara episode and Richard III delves into a striking, fundamental contrast between the Sanatana mind and the Mleccha mind.

Richard’s Seduction of Anne and Manthara’s Brainwashing of Kaikeyi

Richard’s Seduction of Anne and Manthara’s Brainwashing of Kaikeyi

The episode of Richard III's seduction of Anne and Manthara's slow and effective poisoning of Kaikeyi's mind offers a brilliant comparative analysis of the genius level grasp of literary Masters over human impulses and their real life operation.

Manthara and the Winter of Our Discontent

Manthara and the Winter of Our Discontent

A comparative analysis of the Manthara episode in the Ramayana with the famous opening soliloquy of Shakespeare's play Richard III