Literature: Nepali Tradition

April 30, 2024UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Elite, Literature, SubcontinentN.R.I.pathi

In a recent article, we presented a History of Nepal from Legendary & Ancient times to the Medieval Era. However, understanding a people necessitates studying their literature. In this next article, we discuss the Literary Nepali Tradition.

Introduction

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Literature: The Jatakas

March 29, 2024UncategorizedBuddha, Dharma, History, LiteratureN.R.I.pathi

Introduction

“A Jaataka is a story about a birth, and this collection of tales is about the repeated births—and deaths—of the Bodhisatta, the being destined to become the present Buddha in his final life. Written in Paali, the language of

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History: Nepal — 1

January 29, 2024UncategorizedBharatavarsha, History, Sanatana, Society, SubcontinentN.R.I.pathi

History, as we remarked in our kickoff article on the Satavahana Dynasty, is simultaneously one of the most enlightening and contentious of topics. However, those dedicated to truth will not seek to weaponise it, but dispassionately study it to … Read the rest

Literature: Nisitha Curni

January 7, 2024UncategorizedDharma, Jain, Literature, SocietyN.R.I.pathi

The Jain tradition is one of the 3 ancient streams of Indic civilization. Its contributions to dharmic society are notable and erudite. In a previous article, we discussed the informative zoological tome known as Mriga Pakshi Sastra.

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Sigiriya Fort

December 26, 2023UncategorizedArchitecture, Art, Elite, History, SubcontinentN.R.I.pathi

Often lost in the discussion of forts is the beauty of their surroundings or even in the interiors. An impressive geography, delightful artifice, and even colourful artwork can all add to the mystique of a construction known for battles and … Read the rest

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