Notes on Culture

Sita Devi in the Forest
Arjun Bharadwaj provides a rather profound and objective analysis of the much-debated episode of Sita Devi's abandonment by Sri Rama
The Inspiring Life of Mahatapasvi Acharya Pullela Sriramachandrudu
A tribute to Acharya Pullela Sriramachandrudu, the Sanskrit and Telugu scholar par excellence who has bequeathed an inspiring legacy of dedicated service to Sanatana Dharma and Sanskrit.
Revisiting the Radio Station in Rang De Basanti: A Case Study in Bollywood Communist Propaganda
A comprehensive critique of the 2006 Hindi film, "Rang De Basanti" as a vehicle of Communist propaganda
The Story of an Unknown Vijayanagara Hero: The Barber Kondoja who Obtained Tax Exemption for his Entire Community
Kondoja, an expert barber in Karnataka impressed Aliya Rama Raya with his beard-shaving skills and used the opportunity to get a tax exemption for his community throughout the Vijayanagara Empire. The ...
Dharma Raja Karthika Tirunal Rama Varma’s Gift
The first episode narrating a profound incident that occurred in the childhood days of Travancore king Karthika Tirunal Rama Varma
The Decree of Madhusudana and the Lessons for our Supreme Court Milords
The dispute between the Bhillamāladeva and Devi Bhagavati Temple was resolved by a profound appeal to the divinity of their respective devotees. This is a great model of how such cases can be resolved ...
Why the Hindu Youth of Today Must Memorise Kunti’s Call to Action
Kunti's advice to her sons delivered through Sri Krishna counts as one of the most heroic and clear expositions of Kshatra Dharma.
Remember Dhanga’s Pious Service to Sanatana Dharma the Next Time you Visit Khajuraho
The incalculable service of the Chandela Emperor, Dhanga towards protecting and propagating Sanatana Dharma is a little-known story. A great Bhakta of Shiva, his pious end is quite an extraordinary sa ...
Duryodhana and Karna: A Friendship that Never was
The first episode of a series analysing the nature of the relationship between Duryodhana and Karna.
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