When a Spotless Poet Mortgaged an Alphabet in his Name
The story of the 13th Century Kannada poet named Rudrabhatta, who pledged an alphabet in his name to get a loan.
The Poor Brahmin and the Five Gold Cups
A simple but enchanting folktale from South India that is also deeply instructive
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.
The Decree of Madhusudana and the Lessons for our Supreme Court Milords
The dispute between the Bhillamāladeva and Devi Bhagavati Temple was resolved by a profound appeal to the divinity of their respective devotees. This is a great model of how such cases can be resolved even today.
How Thrissur is Connected with Arasikere via Kunjanambi Setti
The concluding episode of this series shows how Kunjanambi Setti from Padiyur, near Thrissur, became a profound connection with Arasikere, Karnataka.
The Ennobling Story of Kunjanambi Setti: The Sanatana Guild Leader who Stopped Hindu Infighting
This is the first episode of Kunjanambi Setti, a Kerala Guild-leader who was instrumental in bringing peace between the Hoysala and the Sevuna Empires.
Rabindranath Tagore’s Sublime Analysis of Raghuvamsha and Kumarasambhava
Rabindranath Tagore exposits with great feeling on the innate, ennobling and profound values embedded in Kalidasa's immortal Raghuvamsa and Kumarasambhava.
Kalidasa as the Representative of his Era in Tagore's Masterly Exposition
In this episode, we are treated to Rabindranath Tagore's brilliant and sublime exposition on why Kalidasa was the representative poet of his era.
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.
The Enduring Possibilities of the Vasistha-Visvamitra Story and a Contrast with Leo Tolstoy
Maharshi Valmiki has given us a timeless raw material in his Vasistha-Visvamitra story. A contrast with Leo Tolstoy's popular fable shows a clear contrast between Bharatavarsha and the Christian West.