Notes on Culture

Who Drank European Liquor in the 19th Century Gorakhpur?
Who Drank European Liquor in the 19th Century Gorakhpur?
The second and concluding episode of this series contains elaborate data of "drinkers" hailing from various Varnas in Gorakhpur.
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
3 min read
The Exalted Life of Manu and a Chapter-wise Synopsis of the Manusmriti
The Exalted Life of Manu and a Chapter-wise Synopsis of the Manusmriti
In this episode, DVG provides a brief sketch of the life of Rishi Manu along with a brief, chapter-wise synopsis of the Manusmriti.
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
5 min read
An Analysis of the Characters of the Mahabharata by D.V. Gundappa
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.
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
5 min read
When Tirumala Venkateshwara Swami Himself Garlanded His Beloved Devotee
When Tirumala Venkateshwara Swami Himself Garlanded His Beloved Devotee
An extraordinary anecdote from the era of Srikrishnadevaraya opens up several profound vistas into the convictions, values and lifestyle of our ancestors. These are stories that must be included in ou ...
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 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
The Delightful Story of the Cussword, “Moo Devi”
The Delightful Story of the Cussword, “Moo Devi”
The Puranic roots and cultural metamorphosis of the expletive, "Moo Devi" prevalent in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
Duryodhana and Karna: A Friendship that Never was
Duryodhana and Karna: A Friendship that Never was
The first episode of a series analysing the nature of the relationship between Duryodhana and Karna.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
An Unknown Anecdote of an Old Woman and the Brihadeeshwara Temple
An Unknown Anecdote of an Old Woman and the Brihadeeshwara Temple
A little known story of an old woman who visited the Brihadeeshwara Temple at Thanjavur and her service to it.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 min read
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