Commentary on the Western tradition of intellectualism and the philosophical traditions of Sanatana Dharma with an examination of the record of Indian intellectuals in the Western mould.
Several epigraphic records give us an awesome picture of the extraordinary Hindu justice system that prevailed in South Indian villages from time immemorial. This justice system was underscored by a deep sense of spirituality dating back to the Rishis of Sanatana jurisprudence.
An obscure letter dated March 1791, addressed to Cornwallis written by a Goswamini belonging to the Vallabhacharya sect reveals several historical insights. Among others, it is a first hand evidence of Aurangzeb's appalling persecution of Vallabhacharya's followers, who had to migrate from Gokul to
An extraordinary anecdote from the era of Srikrishnadevaraya opens up several profound vistas into the convictions, values and lifestyle of our ancestors. These are stories that must be included in our textbooks if we are to preserve our cultural continuity.
An eye-opening research paper from 1934 describes the society, customs, traditions and rituals of the Lapcha tribe of Sikkim.
Analysis of the shortcomings of the notion, approach, method and practice of conserving Hindu heritage structures contrasted with the Muslim approach, psyche and practice.
This is the fascinating and ennobling history of Sorade, a village near Shivamogga. Its modern name is Choradi. For the longest time, Sorade was an independent and self-governing village republic not under the control of any king. It took pride in describing itself as an Agrahara in which all people
On the third anniversary of The Dharma Dispatch, we recall some memorable milestones and experiences and offer our gratitude to the Sanatana community which has made all this possible.
An intriguing and delightful anecdote of how mass distribution of chapatis played a mysterious role during the first war of Indian independence.
Commentary on Bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangatt's alarm over "narcotics" Jihad in Kerala.