Notes on Culture

Anecdotes from the Acharya: The Sprawling Gurukulam of Jadunath Sarkar Home
Some anecdotes from Acharya Jadunath Sarkar's life as an ideal Guru
The Fragrant History of the World of Ancient Indian Perfumes
A brief history of the magnificent world of ancient Indian perfumes and cosmetics lost in time. India was the world leader in the perfume industry for more than five hundred years.
The Story of Manasa Devi the Naga Goddess of Bhagirathi
The unknown folklore of Manasa Devi, the snake-goddess worshipped in the Bhagirathi-Hooghly region about a century ago.
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
Some Protagonists of Sacred Traditions: The Book that Sanctifies Every Hindu Home
DVG's profound Kannada masterpiece, "Vaidikadharmasampradāyastharu" is a heartfelt showcase of the lives of some Vedic traditionalists that he personally knew. Its English translation titled "Some Pro ...
How to Understand the Wholesome Essence of the Ramayana
Srimad Ramayana is an immortal work of poetry imbued with great artistry. It is not a treatise on history, geography, anthropology, flora and fauna although these elements occur profusely in the epic. ...
Understanding the Mahabharata on the Canvas of Time
In this episode, DVG provides an evocative philosophical backdrop that helps us understand the Mahabharata on the canvas of Time. There is a wealth of invaluable insights in this essay.
Mad Sadhu of Kashi
A profound philosophical Pravachan delivered by a "Mad Sadhu" of Kashi sometime in the 1920s as recorded by Gopinath Kaviraj
The Awesome Devotional Heritage of Devi Bhagavati of Kerala
Tracing the origins of the dateless and profound tradition of Devi Bhagavati worship in Kerala. In many parts of South India, the Goddess is also known as the Malayala Bhagavati. This is Her story.
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