Notes on Culture

The Personal Pathology of Karna
Karna's early training under Rishi Parashurama should have ideally helped him shape his destiny for the better. Yet his personal pathology made him choose to support Duryodhana, the personification of ...
Svadharma, Rajadharma, Jurisprudence and the Philosophy of Life in the Manusmriti
In this episode, DVG presents eye-opening summaries of the chapters dealing with Svadharma, Rajadharma, Jurisprudence and the Philosophy of Life in the Manusmriti.
Niranjan Pal’s Passionate Appeal for Showcasing the Glory of Indian Culture through Cinema
In a 1913 essay of great historical and cultural value, the pioneering Indian filmmaker, Niranjan Pal elaborates his vision for using the emerging medium of cinema to showcase the best aspects of Indi ...
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.
Mathas, Ghatikas, Agraharas and Aalayas as Kernels of Sacred Sanatana Education
The singular role played by Mathas, Ghatikas, Agraharas and Temples in teaching and disseminating sacred education throughout Bharatavarsha has been almost forgotten.
Ramayana Version
Much confusion, debates and distortions have occurred owing to the hundreds of versions and retellings of the Ramayana that have appeared in all Indian (and foreign) languages. This episode begins a d ...
Rama and Guha in a boat
Several famous and popular episodes and stories in the Ramayana are actually interpolations added to the epic over time. This essay unravels some major such episodes using evidence-backed scholarship. ...
Illustration of Mahakavi Srinatha in a Procession
Nori Narasimha Sastry fleshes out Mahakavi Srinatha's character as a feisty and talented poet who throws a deceptive poetic challenge to his counterpart, Arunagirinatha
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