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Classical Indic Medicine IV: Dravya Guna

August 29, 2023UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Sci/Tech, Society, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

Following our article on Vrkshayurveda, it is only natural that we proceed to Dravya Guna. Dravya Guna is the study of materia medica or medicinal products— known today as pharmacology. Just as Silpa Sastra, Chitra Sastra, … Read the rest

Personalities: Dignaga

April 1, 2023UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Buddha, Dharma, Personalities, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

After a long hiatus, ICP returns with an article on a key historical and philosophical figure. Often times, the theoretical intersects with the biographical. One such figure with an emblazoned imprimatur on Indic Logic was a studious Buddhist stalwart. Indeed, … Read the rest

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: 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

Classical Indic Artisanry: Aavesana 2

September 7, 2021UncategorizedArt, Bharatavarsha, Culture, Society, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

Readers may recall our first article on Artisanry. Continuing our Series is the next installment which will evaluate Professions and Labour Organisation in more comprehensive detail.

Introduction

Understanding Aavesana means more than just studying the history. It means understanding … Read the rest

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