Life in an Indian Village: The Story of Kelambakam
Excerpts from an 1891 book describing the profound social life of the 11th century village of Kelambakam located between Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram.
To Understand the Manipulation of Tech Giants, Understand the Asuric West First
The ongoing battle against the manipulation and high-handed behaviour of technology giants must be understood at the level of Sanatana philosophy and our historical experience with the West.
From Kautilya to Congress: Downfall of Public Opinion in Indian Public Life
The era of Hindu monarchies was one where the rulers genuinely feared and respected public opinion and conducted themselves in tune with it. In democracy, public opinion has degenerated into the sham of perception-management. We trace this downfall with concrete examples from history.
Public Opinion in Bharatavarsha in a Pre-News Era: A Delightful History of 5000 Years
Public opinion was always a great force in politics throughout the history of India dating back to the Vedic period. We present a brief history of how public opinion was gathered, and the impact it had on kings and empires. This is a largely overlooked chapter of Indian history.
Decolonizing Delhi via the Central Vista Project
Lutyens Delhi has far outlived its expiry date. At most, it should have been dismantled within a decade of Independence.
Our Attitude Towards Srimad Ramayana Determines our Rama Bhakti
An essay on this Rama Navami exploring various facets of Srimad Ramayana, the genius of Maharshi Valmiki and the true value of studying this immortal epic.
A Brief History of the Breathtaking Belur Chennakeshava Temple
The 900-year old Belur Chennakeshava Temple is one of the greatest treasure-houses of Indian art, architecture and sculpture, all of which was accomplished by the motivation of Sanatana piety. This essay narrates its splendid history since inception up to our own time.
The Majestic Vision of Madhusudana Sarasvati, Our Eternal Debt to the Naga Sadhus and the Eternal Stupidity of Warren Hastings
The luminous Advaita philosopher, Acharya Madhusudana Sarasvati interceded with Akbar to protect Hindu Sanyasis and founded the Akhada system. The Naga Sadhus took his inspiration and organised an armed resistance against Muslim hordes and protected Hindu pilgrims at Varanasi and Prayag against Musl
The Tradition of Dharma-Veeras and the Yogi-Warrior Contingent of Rajaputana as Precursors to the Sanyasi Freedom Movement
The Sanyasi Freedom Movement of the mid-18th Century had a centuries' old precedent in the tradition of Dhira-Yogis who formed a separate contingent in the Kingdoms of Rajaputana.
The Sanyasi Freedom Movement: Busting Myths and Revealing Truths
This is the first part of a series examining the various myths about the so-called Fakir-Sanyasi Rebellion that occurred in the first half of the 19th century. The correct term for this brilliant historical episode is "The Sanyasi Freedom Movement," whose origins can be traced back to the Bhakti Mov