The Story of Manasa Devi the Naga Goddess of Bhagirathi
The unknown folklore of Manasa Devi, the snake-goddess worshipped in the Bhagirathi-Hooghly region about a century ago.
The Superhuman Diet and Demonic Workout Regime of Pehlwan Gobar Goho
A rare anecdote describing the diet and workout routine of the fabled pehlwan, Gobar Goho or Gobar Guha or Jatindra Charan Guha as witnessed by the editor of a British magazine.
The Andha Master of Varanasi and Sri Sri Naga Baba's Exposition of Nama-Yoga
This is the highly evocative story of the Andha Master, a self-realised Mahatma who lived in Varanasi.
In the Company of Sadhus: Sri Sri Naga Baba, the Digambara Sadhu of Varanasi
The first episode of a series documenting the exalted spiritual lives of obscure Sadhus and Sanyasis.
The Dharma Dispatch Bestsellers 2022
A list of the most read pieces on The Dharma Dispatch in 2022.
When Jadunath Sarkar’s Personal Library Became the Single Source for Studying the Medieval History of India
Jadunath Sarkar spent a fortune from his pocket for building a vast and invaluable personal library, which became the single-most hub for studying the medieval history of India.
How Acharya Jadunath Sarkar Built his Personal Library
Here are some delightful and hugely inspiring excerpts from the reminisces in which Acharya Jadunath Sarkar tells us how he built his personal library.
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Kalidasa as the Representative of his Era in Tagore's Masterly Exposition
In this episode, we are treated to Rabindranath Tagore's brilliant and sublime exposition on why Kalidasa was the representative poet of his era.
Selections from Rabindranath Tagore on Kavikulaguru Kalidasa
This is the first episode of a new series showcasing some selections from Rabindranath Tagore's forgotten essay titled, "The Springhead of Indian Civilisation" in which he pays loving tribute to Kavikulaguru Kalidasa.