Journeys with Knowledge: G.S. Sardesai's Notes from Travels with Jadunath Sarkar
In the second part of this series, G.S. Sardesai shares an ennobling wealth of anecdotes from his numerous journeys with Acharya Jadunath Sarkar
Jadunath Sarkar as I Know Him: A Heartfelt Portrait of the Great Acharya by his Close Friend, G.S. Sardesai
The first episode of a new series on Acharya Jadunath Sarkar. It is a deeply heartfelt portrait written by Sarkar's fellow-scholar and close friend, G.S. Sardesai, a stalwart of Maratha history.
The Heartbreaking Anguish of Rajwade: A Tragic Epilogue
Excerpts from Rajwade's reflections on the state of history research and writing in the India of his time.
When Rajwade Toured Maharashtra on Foot in a Quest for Truth
Each time a new discovery of historical material was reported to him, Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade would personally travel to the place mostly on foot.
Remembering Vishvanath Kashinath Rajwade: The Maharashtra Historian Extraordinaire
The first part of a series profiling the iconic scholar of Maharashtra history, Vishvanath Kashinath Rajwade whose service to scholarship and learning is a universe by itself.
A Glimpse of the Criminal Justice System in Hindu Villages of South India through Historical Anecdotes
Several epigraphic records give us an awesome picture of the extraordinary Hindu justice system that prevailed in South Indian villages from time immemorial. This justice system was underscored by a deep sense of spirituality dating back to the Rishis of Sanatana jurisprudence.
When Tirumala Venkateshwara Swami Himself Garlanded His Beloved Devotee
An extraordinary anecdote from the era of Srikrishnadevaraya opens up several profound vistas into the convictions, values and lifestyle of our ancestors. These are stories that must be included in our textbooks if we are to preserve our cultural continuity.
From the Archives: A Brief Sketch of the Lapchas of Sikkim
An eye-opening research paper from 1934 describes the society, customs, traditions and rituals of the Lapcha tribe of Sikkim.
How Hindus Preserve their Heritage: A Tale of A Stark Contrast
Analysis of the shortcomings of the notion, approach, method and practice of conserving Hindu heritage structures contrasted with the Muslim approach, psyche and practice.
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.