Walking with the Colossus: A Tribute to the Himalayan Spirit of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa
A tribute to the Indian literary colossus, Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa, on the occasion of receiving the Padma Bhushan award.
In the Company of Sadhus: Sri Sri Naga Baba, the Digambara Sadhu of Varanasi
The first episode of a series documenting the exalted spiritual lives of obscure Sadhus and Sanyasis.
When Jadunath Sarkar’s Personal Library Became the Single Source for Studying the Medieval History of India
Jadunath Sarkar spent a fortune from his pocket for building a vast and invaluable personal library, which became the single-most hub for studying the medieval history of India.
How Acharya Jadunath Sarkar Built his Personal Library
Here are some delightful and hugely inspiring excerpts from the reminisces in which Acharya Jadunath Sarkar tells us how he built his personal library.
The Ennobling Vedic Life and Lifestyle of the Elder Vidvan Rajagopala Sarma
Shatavadhani Dr. Ganesh paints an intimate picture of the ennobling Vedic life and lifestyle of the elder Vidvan Rajagopala Sarma.
Celebrating the Vedic Cultural Stalwarts in Our Midst: Ghanapati Rajagopala Sarma
A profile of Ghanapati Rajagopala Sarma, a true Vedic stalwart in our midst. This is a translation of Shatavadhani Dr. Ganesh's brilliant portrait of this eminent Vedic Pundit and scholar.
Sir M. Visvesvarayya: Annadaata Sukhi Bhava!
In the concluding part of this series, Masti Venkatesha Iyengar movingly describes how Sir M. Visvesvarayya literally became the Annadaata of the Kannada people: the giver of food.
Sir M. Visvesvarayya’s Work Ethic as Recounted by Masti Venkatesha Iyengar
The eminent Kannada litterateur, Sri Masti Venkatesha Iyengar narrates his experiences of working with Bharataratna Sir M. Visvesvarayya. The essay opens a highly inspirational window into the work ethic of the great Diwan of Mysore.
How Acharya Jadunath Sarkar Wrote the Majestic Volumes of the History of Aurangzeb
A brief journey exploring the approach, method and discipline that went behind Acharya Jadunath Sarkar's writing his five-volume magnum opus, "History of Aurangzeb."
A Tale of Two Picchais: “Śivapiccai” Mudaliar and Sundar Picchai
The Hindu cultural sensibility must exercise immense caution before celebrating the material successes of Americanised or Westernised Indians who have lost touch with their roots.