The Mahāvastu, meaning “Great Story” or “Great Account”, occupies a unique and foundational place in the history of Buddhist literature. Composed over several centuries—roughly between the 2nd century BCE and 4th century CE—it is one…
Chanakya, also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, is remembered primarily as a master strategist, economist, and political theorist behind the rise of the Mauryan Empire. However, one aspect of his work that rarely receives the…
Astronomical Dating of Shri Rama’s Birth: What Valmiki’s Verses Reveal About India’s Ancient Scientific Genius The question of when Shri Rama lived has intrigued historians, archaeologists, and devotees for centuries. While much of the Western…
Introduction The Mahābhārat is not only a grand epic of dharma, war, philosophy, and human complexities — it is also a remarkable ecological document. The text is filled with detailed references to forests, herbs, trees,…
The Mahabharat is not just an ancient story; it is the civilizational backbone of Indian culture, ethics, and philosophy. For thousands of years, the epic has shaped how Indians view duty, justice, family, conflict, and…
The Gita Mahotsav, also known as the International Gita Mahotsav, is one of India’s most significant spiritual and cultural festivals, celebrated each year with great devotion in Kurukshetra, Haryana—the sacred land where Lord Krishna delivered…
Gandharva Vivaha is one of the eight classical forms of Hindu marriage mentioned in the Dharmashastra texts. Unlike other forms that emphasize social approval, ritualistic procedures or family negotiations, Gandharva Vivaha is rooted in mutual…
The story of Angulimal is one of the most powerful tales of transformation in Indian and Buddhist history. It shows how even the most violent and feared criminal can change completely through compassion and inner…
Acharya Jinaduttasuri holds an important and respected position in the history of the Śvetāmbara Jain tradition as one of the early Acharyas who helped consolidate monastic discipline, preserve doctrinal clarity, and strengthen the foundations of…
Acharya Hemachandra (1088–1172 CE) stands as one of the greatest polymaths in Indian history and one of the most illustrious Jain Acharyas of all time. Revered as “Kalikal Sarvagya”—the Omniscient of the Kali Yuga—he was…