Notes on Culture

A Passage from Maha-Brahmana: Transforming Sacred Lore into Literary Pearls
A Passage from Maha-Brahmana: Transforming Sacred Lore into Literary Pearls
Devudu Narasimha Sastri's literary crowning glory, "Mahabrahmana" gives us a memorable depiction of the famous Vasistha-Visvamitra story.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
7 min read
Revisiting the Radio Station in Rang De Basanti: A Case Study in Bollywood Communist Propaganda
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
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
15 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
Babubhai Jashbhai Patel: The Acharya who Upheld the Values of the Sanatana Educational Tradition
Babubhai Jashbhai Patel: The Acharya who Upheld the Values of the Sanatana Educational Tradition
An anecdote from the life of Babubhai Jashbhai Patel, former Gujarat Chief Minister and Vice Chancellor of the Sardar Patel University
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 min read
There is Nothing to be Apologetic about the Manusmriti
There is Nothing to be Apologetic about the Manusmriti
The Manusmriti is a bitter medicine for the so-called modern man. In Manu's eyes, the modern man is in a pathetic condition and needs therapy.
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
5 min read
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
How Hair-Dyes were Prepared in Ancient India: A List of Recipes and Methods
How Hair-Dyes were Prepared in Ancient India: A List of Recipes and Methods
An essay containing detailed information about the recipes and the procedure for preparing hair-dyes in ancient India.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 min read
Kalinath Baba
The Secret of Kalinath Baba’s Clairvoyance
Kalinath Baba explains the secret of his magical powers of clairvoyance by saying that he has mastered the art of direct perception
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
4 min read
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