Biographies

Biographies of sages, saints, scholars and luminaries who have enriched Hindu civilisation and culture over the centuries

Essays

The Vedic Life of Vidvān H.P. Venkata Rao, General Editor of the Chamarajendra Vedaratnamala

The Vedic Life of Vidvān H.P. Venkata Rao, General Editor of the Chamarajendra Vedaratnamala

The ennobling story of the life of Vidvān H.P. Venkata Rao, who was appointed as the General Editor of the Chamarajendra Vedaratnamala.

The Great Sankalpa of Shilpa Siddhanti Shivayogi Sri Siddhalinga Swami

The Great Sankalpa of Shilpa Siddhanti Shivayogi Sri Siddhalinga Swami

How Shilpa Siddhanti Shivayogi Sri Siddhalinga Swami's profound vision acted as the motive force behind Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar's Vedaratnamala volumes of the Rg Veda.

Jadunath Sarkar as a Seer: A Few Glimpses

Jadunath Sarkar as a Seer: A Few Glimpses

These excerpts from a tribute to Sri Jadunath Sarkar show his foresight, developed from a lifelong devotion to the study of history

DVG as the Cultural Chronicler of Bharatavarsha in Two Anecdotes

DVG as the Cultural Chronicler of Bharatavarsha in Two Anecdotes

Excerpts from two brilliant anecdotes from D.V. Gundappa that show his prowess and preeminent position as the cultural chronicler of Bharatavarsha

The Inspiring Life of Mahatapasvi Acharya Pullela Sriramachandrudu

The Inspiring Life of Mahatapasvi Acharya Pullela Sriramachandrudu

A tribute to Acharya Pullela Sriramachandrudu, the Sanskrit and Telugu scholar par excellence who has bequeathed an inspiring legacy of dedicated service to Sanatana Dharma and Sanskrit.

The Magnificent Cultural Realm of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar

The Magnificent Cultural Realm of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar

An essay narrating the life and accomplishments of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the cultural founder of the modern Mysore State

A Slice of Srimad Ramayana in Sri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sarma’s Life

A Slice of Srimad Ramayana in Sri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sarma’s Life

A deeply moving and enriching incident in the student days of the towering scholar and musician, Sri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sarma

Anecdotes from the Acharya: The Sprawling Gurukulam of Jadunath Sarkar Home

Anecdotes from the Acharya: The Sprawling Gurukulam of Jadunath Sarkar Home

Some anecdotes from Acharya Jadunath Sarkar's life as an ideal Guru

Acharya M Hiriyanna: The Joyous Radiance of Sanatana Erudition and Scholarship

Acharya M Hiriyanna: The Joyous Radiance of Sanatana Erudition and Scholarship

A profile and humble tribute to Acharya Mysore Hiriyanna, one of the pristine scholars of Sanatana philosophy and aesthetics

Ācārya S R Ramaswamy: The Informed Witness of Two and a Half Eras

Ācārya S R Ramaswamy: The Informed Witness of Two and a Half Eras

Quoting his own words from his extraordinary profile of the modern ṛṣi D V Gundappa (DVG), perhaps the best way to ensconce Ācārya S R Ramaswamy’s legacy in the severely constricting medium of text is to begin by expressing one’s difficulty in the endeavour. Where does one even