Profiles in Eminence: Sir M. Visvesvarayya’s Heartfelt Tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
This is the full text of Bharataratna Sir M. Visvesvarayya's extraordinary tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya.
When Act No. XXXII of 1860 Birthed the Ballad of Gurusiddha of Hubballi
The 1860 colonial British legislation titled "Duties on Profits arising from Property, Professions, Trades, and Offices" was a ruse for further impoverishing Indians. Among other places, it devastated the people of Hubballi and Dharwad region. In just two years, the middle-class was reduced to begga
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.