Ten Random Subhashitas of Bharthari
A random selection of ten Subhashitas of Bharthari drawn from the Niti and Vairagya Shatakas
Ghar-Wapsi: Meos, Malkana Rajputs and a Saga of Missed Opportunities
Ghar-Wapsi of converted Hindus was a continuous process until it suddenly stopped due to the depleted vigour of the Hindu society
Vrātya-stōma: Schopenhauer, Emerson, Elst and Frawley
The Vrātya-stōma was the typical ceremony performed for admitting foreigners into the Sanatana society during the pre-Islamic period. It is still valid for foreigners who formally want to become Hindus.
Some Gleanings from the Dēvala-Smriti
The Dēvala-Smriti is an exemplar of the practical application of Āpad'dharma — the Dharma of Exigency. It is particularly noteworthy for its humane and compassionate treatment of welcoming forcibly converted Hindu women back to the Sanatana fold.
The Devala-Smriti: A Brief Introduction
A brief introduction to the Devala-Smriti, a very ancient Dharmasastra treatise. In the 10th century, a chapter titled Mlēccita-Śud'dhih was added to it, dealing with the reconversion of Hindus back to their original Dharma
Hindu Cultural Conquest of Alien Lands: The Story of Jvalaji Temple in Baku
The Ateshgah Fire Temple in Baku, Azerbaijan, was originally the Hindu temple named Jvalaji built in 1745
The Contentment of Hotelier Sri Venkanna
Sri Venkanna who ran a modest hotel in Bangalore in 1905 was a devout and contented man who ran his business in a highly orthodox and disciplined manner
The Sunrise of the Hotel Business in Bangalore
The iconic D.V. Gundappa narrates the first hand history of the origins of the hotel business in Bangalore
Reclaiming Sanatana Spaces: A Profound Lesson from the Mandsaur Silk-Weavers Guild
This is the story of a silk-weavers guild from Mandsaur who restored a magnificent Surya Mandir in 473 CE
An Analysis of DVG’s Renunciate Poetry
This episode delves into a detailed analysis of DVG's Renunciate Poetry with special emphasis on Daarigara Haadu