ThoughtPapers

Just with a Garland of Flowers

Exploring the glorious tradition of debating in Bharat through a story from the epics

Author : Amishi Seth, Author, Screenwriter, Playwright, Director

Keywords : Veda, Adi Shankaracharya, Science of Yoga, Ethical Debating

Here they worship the villain….

The villain of Mahabharata is defied and adored by the people of Kollam

Author : Ratnakar Sadasyula, IT professional and a history enthusiast

Keywords : Duryodhana, Mahabharata, Abhimanyu, Kurava tribe

A Magic Square for Peace

The magic square called Chautisa Yantra is believed to bring peace     

Author : Chandrahas M. Halai, Science & Technology Writer

Keywords : Khajuraho, Devanagari, Chautisa yantra, Magic square

Gangaikonda Cholapuram: Following the Cauvery to the Chola heartland

An account of Rajendra Chola, his conquests, pursuits and his love for Lord Shiva

Author : Poorani Balendra

Keywords : Cholas, History, Rajendra

Literary greats from the Vijayanagara era

Many rulers of the Vijayanagara empire, nobles and soldiers too were great writers

Author : Ratnakar Sadasyula, IT professional and a history enthusiast

Keywords : Literature, Kanaka Dasa, Purandara Dasa

Helavanakatte Giriyamma's words of wisdom

The journey of a young girl who blossomed to a formidable poet

Author : Dr. Sindhuja C V, Center for Education and Social Studies

Keywords :

Ancient board games: From Indus Valley to Tamil Civilisation

The earliest board games were played on a slab of stone, or on the ground itself

Author : Dr. Chitra H K, history enthusiast, Hong Kong

Keywords : Gamesmen, counters, Vaigai River Valley Civilisation, Keeladi excavations, Indus-Saraswati excavations

A tribute to the warrior monk who fought for Dharma in Tamil Nadu

Snippets from the life of Hindu Munnani Founder Thiru Ramagopalan, a selfless leader who lived for the idea and spirit of Bharath

Author : Kizhambur S Sankara Subramanian, Editor, Kalaimagal, Chennai

Keywords : Tamil Nadu, Hindu Munnani, Ramagopalan, Dharma

Chatusshasti-Vidya (The 64 Art forms) (Part 1)

An introduction to the series of articles on 64 art forms enumerated by Vatsyayana

Author : Dr Arathi V B, Vibhu Academy, Bangalore

Keywords : chatusshasti, 64 art forms, vidya

Śaiva Religio-Philosophy As Portrayed In A Few Upapurāṇas  

Saurapurana and the early development of the Śaiva religion and philosophy

Author : Dr. T. Ganesan, Senior Researcher In Saivasiddhanta French Institute, Pondicherry

Keywords : veda, philosophical, agama, culture, traditions, puranas