Hindu Society

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There is Nothing to be Apologetic about the Manusmriti

There is Nothing to be Apologetic about the Manusmriti

The Manusmriti is a bitter medicine for the so-called modern man. In Manu's eyes, the modern man is in a pathetic condition and needs therapy.

Svadharma, Rajadharma, Jurisprudence and the Philosophy of Life in the Manusmriti

Svadharma, Rajadharma, Jurisprudence and the Philosophy of Life in the Manusmriti

In this episode, DVG presents eye-opening summaries of the chapters dealing with Svadharma, Rajadharma, Jurisprudence and the Philosophy of Life in the Manusmriti.

Manusmriti as a digest of the Hindu Philosophy of Life

Manusmriti as a digest of the Hindu Philosophy of Life

In this episode, D.V. Gundappa examines the Manusmriti from the premises set out by Manu himself.

Portrayal of Society in K. Viswanath’s Cinema

Portrayal of Society in K. Viswanath’s Cinema

Exploring some aspects of the depiction of society in K. Viswanath's movies.

The Manusmriti Special Series: DVG’s Guide to Understanding the Manusmriti

The Manusmriti Special Series: DVG’s Guide to Understanding the Manusmriti

The first episode of a series on correctly understanding the Manusmriti drawn from D.V. Gundappa's treatise titled "The Code of Manu."

The Nose-Ring or Nath is an Import from Muslim Invaders

The Nose-Ring or Nath is an Import from Muslim Invaders

A deep-dive into the exciting and chequered history of the Nath or nose-ring, the familiar ornament worn by Hindu women over the centuries.

From Auspiciousness to Depravity: A Hasty Race to the Bottom

From Auspiciousness to Depravity: A Hasty Race to the Bottom

Commentary on the Left and the Woke brigade's destruction of beauty and its ongoing consequences in the realm of Hindu culture and society.

The West has a Caste System and this is Just the Latest Proof

The West has a Caste System and this is Just the Latest Proof

A recent tweet by an organisation called Podcast Movement reveals the truly shocking reality of the caste system in the West.

An Enchanting Miniature of Village-Level Jurisprudence in South India

An Enchanting Miniature of Village-Level Jurisprudence in South India

With the aid of inscriptions, we present a miniature of the awesome history of village-level judicial administration in South India.

The Self-Contained Republic of Kelambakam and its Women

The Self-Contained Republic of Kelambakam and its Women

The fourth part of the series on Kelambakam describes the constitution of the village and gives a glimpse into the lives of its women.