Who Is Brahmin?
- in Ancient India
Who is a True Brahmin? A Moral and Spiritual Perspective Beyond Birth In a time when identities are often boxed into narrow definitions, the ancient Indian concept of a Brahmin offers a timeless insight into…
Category: Ancient India
Return of the Piprahwa Relics: A Sacred Chapter in India’s Civilizational Journey
- in Ancient India
On July 30, 2025, India witnessed the homecoming of one of its most sacred archaeological treasures — the Piprahwa Relics, believed to contain the bodily remains of Gautama Buddha. After a separation of 127 years,…
Akbar’s Siege of Chittorgarh and the Famine Within: A Forgotten Tragedy of Mughal Conquest
- in Ancient India
The world today watches in horror as famine grips Gaza—a humanitarian catastrophe born out of Hamas’s stubborn refusal to release hostages and Israel’s relentless military operations. The international community is appalled not only by the…
Jwalapuram: Unlocking the 74,000-Year-Old Secrets of Indian Prehistory
- in Ancient India
India’s ancient past is layered with rich civilizations, spiritual philosophies, and historical marvels. Yet, one of its most astounding contributions to world prehistory lies quietly in the village of Jwalapuram, located in the Nandyal district…
9500-Year Timeline of Indian Civilization
- in Ancient India
India is not just a nation—it is a civilization that has thrived uninterrupted for over 9500 years. From the prehistoric settlements of Mehrgarh and Bhirrana to the rise of mighty empires like the Mauryas, Guptas,…
Vedic Roots of Self-Governance in Ancient India
- in Ancient India
Introduction India’s democratic ethos is often traced to modern constitutional developments, especially after 1947. However, the roots of self-governance in India run much deeper, going back to the Vedic age, which flourished between 1500 BCE…
Yesaji Kank: The Unsung Pillar of the Maratha Empire
- in Ancient India
The rise of the Maratha Empire under the leadership of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is well documented and celebrated in Indian history. While Shivaji Maharaj stands tall as a visionary warrior-king, his success was built upon…
The Nayanars: Torchbearers of Shaivite Bhakti in Tamil Nadu
- in Ancient India
The Nayanars were a group of deeply devoted Shaivite saints who lived in Tamil Nadu between the 6th and 9th centuries CE, and whose poetic hymns and spiritual practices formed the backbone of the early…
Nāḷāyira Divya Prabandham: The Sacred Tamil Vedas of Vaishnavism
- in Ancient India
Introduction The Nāḷāyira Divya Prabandham is a monumental compilation of devotional hymns sung by the Āḻvārs, the Tamil poet-saints of South India, who were deeply devoted to Lord Vishnu. Comprising 4000 verses, the term Nāḷāyira…
The Āḻvārs: The Tamil Vaishnavite Saints of Bhakti Tradition
- in Ancient India
The Āḻvārs were a group of twelve revered Tamil poet-saints who lived between the 6th and 9th centuries CE in South India. They were deeply devoted to Lord Vishnu and are considered the earliest proponents…