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Essays exploring the vast repository of the Hindu Cultural ethos

Essays

Sanctifying Cinema: An Appreciation of K. Viswanath’s Artistry

Sanctifying Cinema: An Appreciation of K. Viswanath’s Artistry

The first part of a new series exploring the art, craft and aesthetics of K. Viswanath's acclaimed body of cinema. This is The Dharma Dispatch's tribute to the legend who joined the ranks of the immortals today.

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The Vedic Basis of the Manusmriti Explained by DVG in 14 Postulates

The Vedic Basis of the Manusmriti Explained by DVG in 14 Postulates

In this episode, DVG sketches out the Vedic philosophical premise as the basis for the Manusmriti in 14 postulates.

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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."

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Walking with the Colossus: A Tribute to the Himalayan Spirit of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa

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.

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The Story of Manasa Devi the Naga Goddess of Bhagirathi

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.

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The Andha Master of Varanasi and Sri Sri Naga Baba's Exposition of Nama-Yoga

The Andha Master of Varanasi and Sri Sri Naga Baba's Exposition of Nama-Yoga

This is the highly evocative story of the Andha Master, a self-realised Mahatma who lived in Varanasi.

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In the Company of Sadhus: Sri Sri Naga Baba, the Digambara Sadhu of Varanasi

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.

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Aparigraha: An Original Sanatana Ideal and Societal Value

Aparigraha: An Original Sanatana Ideal and Societal Value

An outline exposition of Aparigraha or non-covetousness, one of the profoundest ideals birthed by the Sanatana genius.

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The Sprawling Cultural World that Hindu Inscriptions Reveal

The Sprawling Cultural World that Hindu Inscriptions Reveal

The treasure-trove of Hindu inscriptions is perhaps the most glaring proof that Hindus did have a sense of History.

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The Three Elements of Hindu Inscriptions and Why Dāna-śāsanas are Central to Hindu History

The Three Elements of Hindu Inscriptions and Why Dāna-śāsanas are Central to Hindu History

Read all about the three vital elements of Hindu inscriptions and what they reveal about our history, society and culture.

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