Notes on Culture

How Idly Conquered the Globe
An essay tracing the origins of the ubiquitous Indian dish, Idly. It narrates the story of how idly gained worldwide prominence over the last century.
When a Spotless Poet Mortgaged an Alphabet in his Name
The story of the 13th Century Kannada poet named Rudrabhatta, who pledged an alphabet in his name to get a loan.
Scene of Aparigraha
An outline exposition of Aparigraha or non-covetousness, one of the profoundest ideals birthed by the Sanatana genius.
Celebrating the Vedic Cultural Stalwarts in Our Midst: Ghanapati Rajagopala Sarma
A profile of Ghanapati Rajagopala Sarma, a true Vedic stalwart in our midst. This is a translation of Shatavadhani Dr. Ganesh's brilliant portrait of this eminent Vedic Pundit and scholar.
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. ...
Deciphering Hindu Inscriptions: A Brief Tour
Indian epigraphy is one of the toughest disciplines and a highly demanding profession, calling for expert-level knowledge in multiple domains.
Kalinath Baba showing a Mudra
Gopinath Kaviraj records how Kalinath Baba's mastery of the Khechari Vidya gave him immense powers of clairvoyance
The Nehruvian and Marxist Slaughter of  Hindu Inscriptional Studies
How the Nehruvian establishment aided and abetted by Marxists masquerading as historians destroyed Indian epigraphy.
Inculcating the Spirit of Maharshi Valmiki on this Deepavali
A study of Srimad Ramayana will reveal the truth that its central message is the destruction of Adharma. This is also the message of Deepavali.
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