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Book Discussion: Knower of the Field

September 4, 2019UncategorizedDharma, Discussion, Literature, Sci/Tech, SocietyShivoham

‘Knower of the Field’ is the second novel of Dr. Phalgun Prativadi, M. D., after ‘Being and Becoming’. This is a short post to pen some thoughts after a first reading of this book that continues the story of Dr. … Read the rest

Epic Poetry & Mahakavyas

August 18, 2019UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Dharma, Literature, Poetry, TraditionsShivoham

Abstract

The western approach to carrying on the legacy of their epic poetry is shaped by the intellectual ideas of the ancient Greek and Roman thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, and Horace. On the other hand, India’s adhyatmic civilization has adopted … Read the rest

281 and Beyond: A Cricketer & his Dharma

December 14, 2018UncategorizedCulture, Dharma, Discussion, India, SportsShivoham

Like ‘108’ in Hindu cosmology, the number 281 is special in Indian cricket folklore. Vangipurapu Venkata Sai Laxman recently released the autobiographical ‘281 and beyond‘ that walks us through India’s quest for the #1 test cricket ranking; a… Read the rest

The Brush of Dharma

September 4, 2018UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Dharma, Identity, Society, WorldShivoham

This Post in 3 chapters discusses a chain of books that may be of interest to ICP readers.

Chapter-1: The Brush of the Gods

‘The Brush of the Gods’ is a children’s book by Lenore Look and (illustrator) Meilo So. … Read the rest

Integral Engineering in the Sulba Sutras — 3

March 3, 2018UncategorizedDharma, Ganita, Sanatana, Sci/Tech, TraditionsShivoham

The Enduring Legacy of the Sulbasutras

Summary

Part 1: Why study the Sulbasutras — Objectives.

https://indicportal.orgsulba-sutras-the-indic-approach-to-engineering-1/

Part 2: Engineering Principles & Geometric Sciences — Harappan Period to Sulbasutras.

https://indicportal.orgsulbasutras-the-indic-approach-to-engineering-2/

Extended Abstract / Executive Summary

The Sulbasutras are the world’s earliest … Read the rest

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