Sandeep Balakrishna

ARTICLES

Rabindranath Tagore’s Sublime Analysis of Raghuvamsha and Kumarasambhava

Rabindranath Tagore’s Sublime Analysis of Raghuvamsha and Kumarasambhava

Rabindranath Tagore exposits with great feeling on the innate, ennobling and profound values embedded in Kalidasa's immortal Raghuvamsa and Kumarasambhava.

The Sanatana Conception of Skin Colour Contrasted with The Biblical Darkness of Racism

The Sanatana Conception of Skin Colour Contrasted with The Biblical Darkness of Racism

Examining the Western theory and practice of skin colour-based racism from the prism of Sanatana philosophy.

Reminiscing Four Years of Dharma Dispatch

Reminiscing Four Years of Dharma Dispatch

Jotting down some thoughts on the fourth anniversary of The Dharma Dispatch tracing our journey so far.

The Ennobling Vedic Life and Lifestyle of the Elder Vidvan Rajagopala Sarma

The Ennobling Vedic Life and Lifestyle of the Elder Vidvan Rajagopala Sarma

Shatavadhani Dr. Ganesh paints an intimate picture of the ennobling Vedic life and lifestyle of the elder Vidvan Rajagopala Sarma.

Celebrating the Vedic Cultural Stalwarts in Our Midst: Ghanapati Rajagopala Sarma

Celebrating the Vedic Cultural Stalwarts in Our Midst: Ghanapati Rajagopala Sarma

A profile of Ghanapati Rajagopala Sarma, a true Vedic stalwart in our midst. This is a translation of Shatavadhani Dr. Ganesh's brilliant portrait of this eminent Vedic Pundit and scholar.

Mankhas as the Extinct Inheritors of a Profound Cultural Treasure

Mankhas as the Extinct Inheritors of a Profound Cultural Treasure

The story of Mankhas dating back to the Pre-Patanjali era all the way up to their extinction in "independent" India is both ennobling and profoundly tragic.

An Introduction to Mankhas, the Extinct Sanatana Artists: Or How Nehruvian India Squandered Away its Cultural Suzerainty

An Introduction to Mankhas, the Extinct Sanatana Artists: Or How Nehruvian India Squandered Away its Cultural Suzerainty

Mankhas or Picture Showmen were practitioners of narrative pictorial storytelling. From very ancient times, it evolved into a separate art form and captured the imagination of countless generations and lasted up to even recent times.

The West has a Caste System and this is Just the Latest Proof

The West has a Caste System and this is Just the Latest Proof

A recent tweet by an organisation called Podcast Movement reveals the truly shocking reality of the caste system in the West.

Gautam Adani’s Acquisition of NDTV is Akin to Draining the Swamp

Gautam Adani’s Acquisition of NDTV is Akin to Draining the Swamp

Commentary on Gautam Adani's acquisition of a 24 percent stake in NDTV in lieu of the promoters' not repaying their loan. It bodes well for public discourse.

The Bhaandification of Bollywood

The Bhaandification of Bollywood

In recent times, Bollywood has emerged as one of the most divisive forces hurting India. This phenomenon can be best described as the Bhaandification of Bollywood.