Kalidasa

Essays

The Lost Grandeur of Vidiśā: Ancient India’s Epicenter of Dharma, Trade, and Empires

The Lost Grandeur of Vidiśā: Ancient India’s Epicenter of Dharma, Trade, and Empires

From the poetic verses of Kālidāsa’s Meghadūta to the legacy of the Greek ambassador Heliodorus, discover the fascinating history of one of ancient India's greatest melting pots.

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Puranas and Woke: From Sanctifying the Mundane to Perverting Sanctity

Puranas and Woke: From Sanctifying the Mundane to Perverting Sanctity

The second episode expounds on the infinite artistic and spiritual possibilities embedded in the Puranas and how an evil ideology perverted even the notion of beauty and sanctity.

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Jordan Peterson: The Asura Hiding in Plain Sight

Jordan Peterson: The Asura Hiding in Plain Sight

A detailed critique exploring the rise of Jordan Peterson from the Hindu civilisational and philosophical perspective.

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The Mahakala Corridor: A Corridor to the Sanatana Cultural Reclamation

The Mahakala Corridor: A Corridor to the Sanatana Cultural Reclamation

Commentary on the civilisational significance of the newly-inaugurated Mahakal Corridor in Ujjain.

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Selections from Rabindranath Tagore on Kavikulaguru Kalidasa

Selections from Rabindranath Tagore on Kavikulaguru Kalidasa

This is the first episode of a new series showcasing some selections from Rabindranath Tagore's forgotten essay titled, "The Springhead of Indian Civilisation" in which he pays loving tribute to Kavikulaguru Kalidasa.

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When the Unclean Turushka Ala-ud-din Khalji Ravished Vidisha

When the Unclean Turushka Ala-ud-din Khalji Ravished Vidisha

How Ala-ud-din Khalji heartlessly destroyed the ancient cultural city and commercial hub Vidisha.

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Jadunath Sarkar's Attachment to Sanskrit Literature and his Encyclopaedic Memory

Jadunath Sarkar's Attachment to Sanskrit Literature and his Encyclopaedic Memory

In this episode, G.S. Sardesai narrates Jadunath Sarkar's abiding love for Sanskrit literature and provides real-life anecdotes of his encyclopaedic memory and sweep of history.

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