Notes on Culture

K. Viswanath Sagara Sangamam Scene
Episode 2 of a detailed analysis of art, artist and artistic elements in K. Viswanath's cinematic corpus
K Viswanath
A detailed analysis of art, artist and artistic elements in K Viswanath's cinematic corpus
Rama
An evocative essay that shows why Bhagavan Sri Rama is the sculptor of Bharatavarsha's national character
Ghar-Wapsi Temple Surrounded by Mosque.jpg
The concluding episode of this series offers some suggestions regarding Ghar-Wapsi and some measures to counter the existential threat faced by the Hindu community
Ghar-Wapsi Ritual
The primacy of Ghar-Wapsi has been celebrated in contemporary Indian literature most notably by Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa
Bhartrhari Subhashita
A random selection of ten Subhashitas of Bharthari drawn from the Niti and Vairagya Shatakas
Ghar-Wapsi of Mlecchas
Ghar-Wapsi of converted Hindus was a continuous process until it suddenly stopped due to the depleted vigour of the Hindu society
Illustration of a Vrātya-stōma Ceremony
The Vrātya-stōma was the typical ceremony performed for admitting foreigners into the Sanatana society during the pre-Islamic period. It is still valid for foreigners who formally want to become Hindu ...
Illustration of a Shuddhi Ceremony in the 8th century
The Dēvala-Smriti is an exemplar of the practical application of Āpad'dharma — the Dharma of Exigency. It is particularly noteworthy for its humane and compassionate treatment of welcoming forcibly co ...
Devala Muni
A brief introduction to the Devala-Smriti, a very ancient Dharmasastra treatise. In the 10th century, a chapter titled Mlēccita-Śud'dhih was added to it, dealing with the reconversion of Hindus back t ...
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