What Is Lal Pari?
- in General
Lal Pari: The Dark Side of Country Liquor in India In rural India, the term “Lal Pari” evokes more than just poetic imagery. It is the colloquial name given to a potent and inexpensive form…
Yad Bhāvam Tad Bhavati: You Become What You Believe
- in Ancient Indian Texts
The Sanskrit phrase “Yad Bhāvam Tad Bhavati” translates to “As is the feeling or belief, so is the becoming.” This ancient wisdom, deeply rooted in Indian philosophy, conveys a profound psychological and spiritual truth: our…
What Is Bhoota Kola?
- in Ancient India
Bhoota Kola: The Sacred Spirit Worship of Tulu Nadu Bhoota Kola is one of the most enigmatic and ancient ritualistic traditions of southern India, rooted deeply in the cultural and spiritual fabric of Tulu Nadu—a…
Colonized Mind : Doubting Bhagwan Ram’s Historical Existence
- in Ancient India
The Colonial Legacy of Doubting Bhagwan Ram’s Historical Existence The question of whether Bhagwan Ram was a historical figure or a mythological creation has long been debated in India, and the very nature of this…
Why a Proportionate Reservation System Is a Flawed Idea?
- in Ancient India
The demand for proportionate reservation—where caste, religion, or community groups receive seats in education, jobs, and politics strictly based on their share of the population—has become increasingly vocal in India’s socio-political discourse. At first glance,…
Proof Of Mahabharat : Genetic Evidence for the Mahabharata War
- in Ancient India
The Great Male Bottleneck in Ancient India: A Genetic Clue to the Mahabharata War? Modern science, particularly genetics, is revealing extraordinary truths about the deep past of human civilizations—truths that often challenge or validate long-held…
Ramayan Is Not A Myth
- in Ancient India
Ramayana is Itihaas, Not Myth: Reclaiming the Historical Legacy of a Civilizational Epic The Ramayana is often relegated to the category of “mythology” in modern academic and popular discourse, especially under the influence of colonial…
Books Written by Adi Shankaracharya: A Legacy of Spiritual and Philosophical Brilliance
- in Ancient India
Introduction Adi Shankaracharya, the great 8th-century philosopher and spiritual master, was a pivotal figure in the revival of Hinduism during a time of religious fragmentation and intellectual decline. Known for establishing the philosophy of Advaita…
What Makes Varanasi Unique?
- in Ancient India
The Uniqueness of Varanasi: A City with Three Universally Shared Names Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, occupies a unique place in the cultural and spiritual fabric of India. It is not…
How Did Delhi Got It’s Name?
- in Ancient India
The Etymology of Delhi: Tracing the Origins of India’s Capital Delhi, the grand capital of modern India, is a city of immense antiquity and layered history. From ancient Rajput dynasties to the Delhi Sultanate, from…