Notes on Culture

An Analysis of the Characters of the Mahabharata by D.V. Gundappa
This is the first episode of a series analysing the characters of the Mahabharata penned by the legendary DVG about 50 years ago.
The Glory of Gau-Mata: The Unbroken Heritage of Cattle Rearing and Worship in Bharatavarsha
The first episode of a new series tracing the evocative and rich tradition of Cow worship and cattle rearing in ancient India. The Go-Mata heritage is one of Bharatavarsha's unique gifts to world civi ...
Why the Hindu Youth of Today Must Memorise Kunti’s Call to Action
Kunti's advice to her sons delivered through Sri Krishna counts as one of the most heroic and clear expositions of Kshatra Dharma.
Illustration of Bhartrhari in a Cave
In this episode, DVG dives into the profoundly philosophical body of work of Bhartrhari with special emphasis on his Niti-Shataka
A Forgotten 120-Year-Old Whitepaper on Introducing Sanatana Education in Indian Schools
At the height of British colonial rule in 1902, a fine Hindu thinker, Sri Sundararaman authored a brilliant essay advocating the introduction of Sanatana education in our schools to combat the Bible e ...
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
Maha Vaidyanatha Shivan and Pattanam Subramania Iyer: Nuggets from a Musical Friendship
Pattanam Subramania Iyer and Maha Vaidyanatha Sivan shared a mellow friendship underscored by music.
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.
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