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Rani of Jhansi

Part 1: Series on the life stories of the women warriors in India

Author : Ratnakar Sadasyula, IT professional and a history enthusiast

Keywords : Manikarnika, Courage, Honor, Chandela rulers, Meerut, Doctrine of Lapse

Catuṣṣaṣṭi-kalās (Part 4)

Vastuvidya was a well developed branch of knowledge in India since ancient times

Author : Dr Arathi V B, Vibhu Academy, Bangalore

Keywords : Vastu vidya, Stupa, Arthasastra, Sanskrit, Environmental Science, Nature

Hindu Temples: Introduction to Structural and Rock Cut Monuments (Part 2)

Part-2 in the series dealing with philosophical and aesthetic background of temples

Author : Arjun Bharadwaj, Faculty, Vibhu Academy

Keywords : Stupa, Sanchi, Saranath,Ajanta, Cave temples

Swami Vivekananda's Call to the Youth of India (Part 5)

Swamiji on how India can regain its vitality and the past glory with youth power.

Author : Compiled by Gokulmuthu Narayanaswamy, Spiritual Seeker and Blogger

Keywords : Swami Vivekananda, Hinduism, Dharma

Swami Vivekananda's Call to the Youth of India (Part 4)

Swamiji lays down the unique teachings of India for the World. 

Author : Compiled by Gokulmuthu Narayanaswamy, Spiritual Seeker and Blogger

Keywords : Swami Vivekananda, Hinduism, Vedas, Vedanta

Gurukula System in the Modern Context: Ambience and Punctuality

Principles of ideal student-hood are realized only through commitment and practice.

Author : Swami Satyapriyananda, Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Belur

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Swami Vivekananda's Call to the Youth of India (Part 3)

The core principles of Sanatana Dharma that every practicing Hindu ought to know.

Author : Compiled by Gokulmuthu Narayanaswamy, Spiritual Seeker and Blogger

Keywords : Swami Vivekananda, Hinduism, Vedas

Gurukula System in the Modern Context: the core principles

The core values of true education that students must imbibe and live for. 

Author : Swami Satyapriyananda, Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Belur

Keywords : Education, Upanishads, Brahman

Gurukula System in the Modern Context: re-orienting Education

Education is for the good of individual,family,society,nation,world,and universe.

Author : Swami Satyapriyananda, Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Belur

Keywords : Education, Character Building, NEP

Swami Vivekananda's Call to the Youth of India (Part 2)

"Political greatness or military power is never the mission of our race" What is?

Author : Compiled by Gokulmuthu Narayanaswamy, Spiritual Seeker and Blogger

Keywords : Swami Vivekananda, India, Dharma, Youth

Gurukula System in the Modern Context: the foundation

It is important to understand the foundations on which the Gurukula system is built.

Author : Swami Satyapriyananda, Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Belur

Keywords : Education, Gurukula System, Dharma

Arupadai Veedu: Palani, where Lord Muruga heals (Part 4)

The ‘Navapashanam’ idol is very powerful and has healing properties

Author : Rama. Karu. Gnana Sambandan, Industrialist and Writer, Madurai

Keywords : Lord Muruga, Palani, Agasthiyar

Catuṣṣaṣṭi-kalās (Part 3)

The meticulously detailed classification of the numerous Indian art forms

Author : Dr Arathi V B, Vibhu Academy, Bangalore

Keywords : Indian art, Culture, History

Aarupadai Veedu: Thiruchendur, where Lord Muruga destroyed the Asura (Part 3)

Surapadman was wreaking havoc, and the Devas were clueless. What happened next?

Author : Rama. Karu. Gnana Sambandan, Industrialist and Writer, Madurai

Keywords : Lord Muruga, Tamil Nadu, Adi Shankara

Gita and Industrial Revolution 4.0 (Part 2)

When a deficit in leadership leads to a compromise on values    

Author : Ashok Bhatia, Management Professional and Blogger

Keywords : Bhagavad Gita, Management, Technology, Leadership

Gita and Industrial Revolution 4.0 (Part 1)

How do we tame the technological juggernaut for good?

Author : Ashok Bhatia, Management Professional and Blogger

Keywords : Bhagavad Gita, Management, Technology, Sustainability

Aarupadai Veedu: Thiruparankundram, the first abode of Lord Muruga (Part 2)

Historical significance of the cave temple for Lord Muruga near Madurai

Author : Rama. Karu. Gnana Sambandan, Industrialist and Writer, Madurai

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The significance of abodes of Lord Muruga in Tamil Nadu and the BJP’s Vel Yatra (Part 1)

 A philosophical and spiritual background of the worship of Lord Muruga in TN, and the attachment of Tamilians to Him

Author : Rama. Karu. Gnana Sambandan, Industrialist and Writer, Madurai

Keywords : Vel Yatra, Lord Muruga, Kantha Sashti, Deepavali

A virtual journey through the Shakti Peethams in Telugu states

Bhakti, History and Architecture: The Devi's various forms attract crores of Hindus every year

Author : Ratnakar Sadasyula, IT professional and a history enthusiast

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Devis in the Himalayas: Navratra traditions of Jammu and Kashmir

A glimpse at the customs of J&K Hindus and their unique celebration of the nine-day festival

Author : Shreya Mudgil, Research Fellow, IIT Jammu

Keywords : Kuldevi, Shakti Puja, Kashmiri Hindu traditions, Jammu Dussehra, Navratri

Bringing back the Shakti: Durga Puja in the era of modernity in Bengal

A probe into the relationship among the Sacred, the Scriptures, and the Festivals

Author : Sumanjay Dutta, Research Scholar, Dept of Management Studies, IISc

Keywords : Navratri, Durga Puja, Bengal, Vedas

Catuṣṣaṣṭi-vidyā (Part 2)

Indian art forms flourished for centuries. What led to its downfall?

Author : Dr Arathi V B

Keywords : Indian art, culture, history

Relevance of Rituals- Part 2   

Rituals, traditions, regulations; and their crucial role in human development. 

Author : Dr S.Ramratnam, VC Jagadguru Kripalu University, Bhubaneshwar (Odisha)

Keywords : ritual, priest, relaxation, response, harvard, AIDS

Relevance of Rituals- Part 1

Rituals, traditions, regulations; and their crucial role in human development. 

Author : Dr S. Ramratnam, VC Jagadguru Kripalu University, Bhubaneshwar (Odisha)

Keywords : ritual, agni, indra