Literature: Hitopadesa June 13, 2022UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Literature, Niti, Politics, SanskritN.R.I.pathi In a time of trial and tribulation, it is easy for one to turn to divination or inquiry amongst the stars. But those who make claim to wisdom and statecraft must be rooted in practical principles. It is not enough … Read the rest
Literature: Mriga pakshi Shastra March 31, 2022UncategorizedCulture, Jain, Literature, Sci/Tech, SocietyN.R.I.pathi The topic of Zoology is one not much discussed in the context of Traditional Indic Knowledge systems. Though Ayurveda and by extension, Ashvaayurveda is discussed at great length, not much is commonly seen in the sphere of animal taxonomy, or … Read the rest
Literature: Vishvavallabha January 28, 2022UncategorizedCulture, History, Literature, Society, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi The name of Mewar brings to mind heroism and desert valour. But the land of the Aravalli mountains was known for more than just its history or even aridity. To sustain any kingdom, indeed, any state or country, agriculture is … Read the rest
Literature: Tarkabhasa December 31, 2021UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Dharma, Elite, Literature, Purva Paksha, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi The Tarkabhaasha literally means an Exposition of Reasoning. It was composed by Keshava Mishra, and “is an elementary treatise on the Nyaya System“. [1, iv] One of the elegant aspects of the Classical Indic Tradition is the Pan-India … Read the rest
Indic Decision Making Under Uncertainty—3 November 22, 2021UncategorizedDharma, Elite, India, Niti, Purva Paksha, Sci/TechShivoham Indic Decision Making Under Uncertainty—3: What Would Arjuna Do? Background Part—2 identified two divergent western streams of decision making and examined their strengths and limitations that are briefly summarized below: Indic Decision Making Under Uncertainty—2 Memoryless (prediction-free) decisions based on … Read the rest
