Notes on Culture

The Sanatana Conception of Skin Colour Contrasted with The Biblical Darkness of Racism
The Sanatana Conception of Skin Colour Contrasted with The Biblical Darkness of Racism
Examining the Western theory and practice of skin colour-based racism from the prism of Sanatana philosophy.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 min read
The Story of Sthambheshwara: May the Feet of the Temple's Protector be on my Head
The Story of Sthambheshwara: May the Feet of the Temple's Protector be on my Head
An essay narrating the brief history of the obscure Sthambeshwara Temple, a pioneering marvel of Pallava architecture predating Mahabalipuram.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 min read
Remember Dhanga’s Pious Service to Sanatana Dharma the Next Time you Visit Khajuraho
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 ...
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
A typical Brahmin who lived in our villages
A Glimpse of the Daily Routine and Life of a Brahmin Patriarch
A slice of the daily routine of a typical Brahmin who lived in India just a century ago
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 min read
The Poor Brahmin and the Five Gold Cups
The Poor Brahmin and the Five Gold Cups
A simple but enchanting folktale from South India that is also deeply instructive
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
8 min read
Illustration of a Jesuit reading the Indian Constitution
This Attitude of Nehru's Government has Inspired Christian Missionaries with Confidence in the Indian Constitution: A Jesuit Speaks Out
How Jawaharlal Nehru's lifelong obsession for seeking validation from the White Man enabled large scale conversion activity by Christian missionaries in India
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
8 min read
The Fragrant History of the World of Ancient Indian Perfumes
The Fragrant History of the World of Ancient Indian Perfumes
A brief history of the magnificent world of ancient Indian perfumes and cosmetics lost in time. India was the world leader in the perfume industry for more than five hundred years.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
Venkannaya Meditating
The Triumph of Sri Venkannayya’s Rama Bhakti
A real-life episode from the 19th century narrating the extraordinary devotion that Sri Venkannayya had for Sri Ramachandra
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
5 min read
Remember this Profound Facet of Moodevi When you Light Lamps at Home
Remember this Profound Facet of Moodevi When you Light Lamps at Home
A forgotten folklore that throws brilliant light on the unbroken Sanatana cultural consciousness and daily custom of lighting lamps in Hindu homes.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
7 min read
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