Rajadharma II: Governance & Administration 4

October 23, 2025UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Dharma, Elite, PoliticsN.R.I.pathi

The great problem of Bhaarathavarsha historically and the Vaidhikaarya Janatha (the Vedic Indian Ethnic-Nation) particularly, has been an all-or-nothing approach politically and economically. Due to the poisonous virus of vakra-buddhi chaanakyanism, petty revenge and local competition matter more than … Read the rest

Literature: Pancasiddhantika

September 30, 2025UncategorizedBharatavarsha, History, Literature, Sci/TechN.R.I.pathi

Continuing our theme of Varahamihira‘s work is one of his lesser known tomes, known as Pancasiddhantika.

As the name indicates, it refers to 5 doctrines or texts on which the famed jyotihsaasthri produced a commentary.

This work is … Read the rest

Literature: Brihat Samhita

August 31, 2025UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Elite, Literature, Sci/TechN.R.I.pathi

After a long time we return to the topic of literature. Almanacs and Encyclopedias were not unknown in Ancient India. One such encyclopedic work was the Brihat Samhita by Varahamihira.

Introduction

“India has long continued to be the … Read the rest

Naava Sastra—Indic Shipping & Navigation 2

July 14, 2025UncategorizedBharatavarsha, History, Sci/Tech, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

Following our introductory article on Naava Sastra, we determined that a sequel was required for this Set of posts on Indic Shipping & Navigation. The previous article provided a general overview of the history and principles.

This particular article … Read the rest

Naava Sastra—Indic Shipping & Navigation

May 28, 2025UncategorizedBharatavarsha, History, Sci/Tech, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

In an age of Navic Satellites & Unmanned Amphibious Vessels, it becomes difficult to appreciate just how impressive ancient Navigation used to be. Particularly in a post-modern India that unquestioningly accepts modern technology without valuing the practicals of the past, … Read the rest

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