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The Mahābhārata's Guide to Pigeon Problems - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Urban Challenges

Drawing from the eternal dialogue between Yudhiṣṭhira and Bhīṣma, this article explores how human-pigeon conflicts have deep historical roots. It also details how our ancestors developed sophisticated frameworks for addressing them, and how these can parallel modern systems for pest-control in urban settings.

Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka 12 min read

Dharma Today

Yuga Dharma - Ancient Wisdom on Cosmic Cycles and Human Potential

In an era marked by declining lifespans in developed nations, rising chronic diseases, and widespread spiritual disconnection, the ancient Hindu concept of Yuga Dharma offers a profound lens for understanding these contemporary challenges. Understanding Yuga Dharma offers both historical perspective and practical guidance for navigating our present age.

Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka 13 min read

Bodhas

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o | The Language Warrior Who Undid Empire with Words

An obituary-cum-tribute on the life and work of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the legendary Kenyan writer, thinker, and decolonial scholar who passed away recently. The piece seeks to go beyond a conventional obituary and instead make a deeper argument about why his work matters, especially to those of us engaged in civilizational thinking, language politics, and cultural resistance.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 7 min read

Culture And Policy

Civilizations as Kārmika Streams

Civilizations are not just histories or structures, they're kārmika streams shaping the soul’s journey across lifetimes. Understanding this helps us navigate today’s chaos with deeper clarity and purpose.

Amritanshu Pandey 23 min read

Bodhas

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Divine Authority and Righteous Governance in Ancient Indian Political Thought

How the daṇḍa—the staff of justice—and divine kingship shaped Bhārata's vision of governance as cosmic responsibility rather than mere human ambition

Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka

Nītisāra

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The Sacred King: Contrasting Bhāratīya and Western Concepts of Divine Monarchy

Examining two paths to divine kingship: the bhāratīya tradition of rulers as cosmic integrators bound by eternal dharma, and the Christian doctrine of monarchs as God's chosen representatives answerable to no earthly power.

Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka

Nītisāra

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The Hindu Temple - Aesthetic Symbolism

The Hindu temple embodies cosmic order, sacred art, and transcendence—uniting architecture, symbolism, and darśana in the quest for the Absolute.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

Art Essays

Book Review | Grammar of Greed - Reflections on a Fatal Ecology by Aseem Shrivastava

A book review of Aseem Shrivastava's Grammar of Greed - Reflections on a Fatal Ecology. A piercing meditation on modernity’s illusions, ecological estrangement, and the urgent need for introspection and spiritual renewal.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 12 min read

Cinema And Books

National Commemorative Seminar on 60 Years of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Integral Humanism Lectures

Our report on a seminar held to mark the 60th anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's seminal lecture series on Integral Humanism, held at NDMC Convention Center, New Delhi.

Event Reports

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The Mahābhārata's Guide to Pigeon Problems - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Urban Challenges

Yuga Dharma - Ancient Wisdom on Cosmic Cycles and Human Potential

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o | The Language Warrior Who Undid Empire with Words

Civilizations as Kārmika Streams

Divine Authority and Righteous Governance in Ancient Indian Political Thought

The Sacred King: Contrasting Bhāratīya and Western Concepts of Divine Monarchy

The Hindu Temple - Aesthetic Symbolism

Book Review | Grammar of Greed - Reflections on a Fatal Ecology by Aseem Shrivastava

National Commemorative Seminar on 60 Years of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Integral Humanism Lectures

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