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The Awesome Devotional Heritage of Devi Bhagavati of Kerala

The Awesome Devotional Heritage of Devi Bhagavati of Kerala

Tracing the origins of the dateless and profound tradition of Devi Bhagavati worship in Kerala. In many parts of South India, the Goddess is also known as the Malayala Bhagavati. This is Her story.

New Book Announcement: The Essential Mahabharata

New Book Announcement: The Essential Mahabharata

Announcing the preorder of the new book titled "The Essential Mahabharata," an English translation of Prof. A.R. Krishnasastri's Kannada classic, "Vacanabharata."

Course Announcement by Vibhu Academy: A Study in Ancient Indian Sciences

Course Announcement by Vibhu Academy: A Study in Ancient Indian Sciences

VIBHU ACADEMY offers an online course titled Bharatiya Vijnanam: A Glimpse into the Eternal Sciences of Bharat. The course covers wide-ranging topics including Physics, Mathematics, Metallurgy, Medicine, Linguistics, Architecture, mind-body-relationship and musicology. This will be based on primary texts produced by Bharata since ancient times including but

Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's Vision of an Ideal Indian Education System

Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's Vision of an Ideal Indian Education System

In the second and concluding part of this series, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee sets out his vision for a profound and practical education system for India entering the postcolonial period.

Lessons from Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s Profound Essay on Ancient Indian Education

Lessons from Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s Profound Essay on Ancient Indian Education

As India stood on the threshold of attaining political independence, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee authored a brilliant paper encapsulating the history of Indian education and the lessons it holds for us today. The first part of a highly informative series.

K.M. Munshi's Eightfold Formula for Revitalising Sanskrit Studies: Conclusion

K.M. Munshi's Eightfold Formula for Revitalising Sanskrit Studies: Conclusion

In the final episode of this series, we consider K.M. Munshi's eightfold formula for revitalising Sanskrit studies in the early years of Indian independence. The formula largely holds valid even today.

Maintaining a Sanskrit Pathashala was Once the Pride of the Hindu Community

Maintaining a Sanskrit Pathashala was Once the Pride of the Hindu Community

The second part of this series narrates how the Sanatana Community kept Sanskrit alive during oppressive Islamic regimes by maintaining Pathashalas. The era of universities established during British rule gave a huge boost for Sanskrit revival.

Sanskrit Through the Ages: A Forgotten Lecture by K.M. Munshi

Sanskrit Through the Ages: A Forgotten Lecture by K.M. Munshi

A 1951 lecture delivered by K.M. Munshi on the importance and primacy of Sanskrit as our national language and a great vehicle for the cultural rejuvenation of Bharatavarsha.

Course Announcement: Sanatana Dharma, a Comprehensive Study by Vibhu Academy

Course Announcement: Sanatana Dharma, a Comprehensive Study by Vibhu Academy

Announcement of a new course conducted by Vibhu Academy on a comprehensive study of Sanatana Dharma

The 1891 India Diary of Dr. Francis and What It Teaches Us: Conclusion

The 1891 India Diary of Dr. Francis and What It Teaches Us: Conclusion

The 1891 diary of the British surgeon Dr. Francis offers us valuable raw material for doing a fuller historical analysis of British colonialism. While it is largely sympathetic to India, it does not rise above the innate tone of colonial superiority.