Notes on Culture

Illustration of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
This is the firsthand story narrating the origins of how Bankim Chandra Chatterjee composed India's national song, Vande Mataram
Who Drank European Liquor in the 19th Century Gorakhpur?
The second and concluding episode of this series contains elaborate data of "drinkers" hailing from various Varnas in Gorakhpur.
The Philosophy of Equality in the Manusmriti
In this brilliant episode, DVG breaks down the Manusmriti's philosophy of equality on five planes.
Maha Vaidyanatha Shivan and Pattanam Subramania Iyer: Nuggets from a Musical Friendship
Pattanam Subramania Iyer and Maha Vaidyanatha Sivan shared a mellow friendship underscored by music.
Illustration of Srinatha engaged in a poetic debate
The Art of Intellectual Combat: Srinatha vs. Dindima in the Vijayanagara Court
The Singularity of the Bhagavad Gita
The impact and lasting influence of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita that continues to shape entire cultures across the world.
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