Notes on Culture

Saartha and Mandra: Full-Course Meals on History and Music
Saartha and Mandra: Full-Course Meals on History and Music
This episode introduces Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa's maiden historical classic, "Saartha" (Caravan) and this literary musical concert, "Mandra" (the Lowest Pitch). These are works every book-lover and literatu ...
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
Inculcating the Spirit of Maharshi Valmiki on this Deepavali
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.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 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 Intrinsic Character of Hindu Inscriptions and their Classification
The Intrinsic Character of Hindu Inscriptions and their Classification
Hindu inscriptions are actually Government records. They provide us authentic information about the historical events that they record.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
3 min read
Ramayana Version
Decoding the Many Versions of the Ramayana
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 ...
By
Arjun Bharadwaj
6 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
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
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