India is not merely a modern nation-state; it is an ancient civilization with an unbroken continuity of spiritual, cultural, and intellectual traditions spanning over millennia. Its civilizational strength lies in its rootedness in Dharma—the cosmic…
The Gilgit Manuscripts: A Window into Ancient Buddhist Scholarship The Gilgit Manuscripts are among the most significant and ancient literary treasures unearthed in the Indian subcontinent. Dating back to the 5th to 6th century CE,…
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Rajyavyavahara Kosha: A Lexicon of Indigenous Statecraft India’s historical engagement with statecraft, diplomacy, and governance has been both ancient and indigenous. Among the finest illustrations of this legacy is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s…
The 36 Chapters of the Nāṭyaśāstra: The Foundation of Indian Performing Arts The Nāṭyaśāstra, attributed to the ancient sage Bharata Muni, is one of the most comprehensive treatises on the performing arts in the world.…
Sadguru Dham, Valsad: A Beacon of Spirituality and Service in South Gujarat Nestled amidst the lush green hills of South Gujarat lies Sadguru Dham, a serene and spiritually vibrant ashram located in Barumal village of…
Throughout history, civilizations have often struggled to coexist with religious diversity. In most parts of the world, religious minorities were treated with suspicion, exploitation, or outright hostility. From the jizya tax on non-Muslims in Islamic…
Swami Samarth Maharaj, also known simply as Swami Samarth, is a revered spiritual figure and saint in India, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. He is widely considered an incarnation of…
Shri Shri Madhavdev: The Torchbearer of Ekasarana Dharma Shri Shri Madhavdev, born in 1489, was a saint, scholar, poet, and the foremost disciple of Shrimanta Shankardev—the great religious reformer of Assam. His contributions to the…
Quotes attributed to Sant Namdev, a 13th–14th-century Bhakti saint and poet from Maharashtra. His devotional hymns, primarily dedicated to Lord Vithoba (Vitthal), emphasize pure devotion (bhakti), the oneness of God, and the futility of material…
The Agnihotri Brahmins: Guardians of the Sacred Fire and Protectors of the Somnath Jyotirlinga The Agnihotri Brahmins hold a revered place in Indian history, not only as custodians of Vedic fire rituals but also as…