Tag Archives: Culture

Literature: Lokopakara

May 31, 2021UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Cuisine, Culture, History, Literature, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

Lokopakaara — For the Benefit of People. A title which immediately captures the reader’s attention, this tome is one meant for the good of all mankind. Equal parts commentary and almanac, it is an easy to digest amalgamation of … Read the rest

On Rajadharma 2

August 31, 2020UncategorizedCulture, Dharma, Elite, Niti, PoliticsN.R.I.pathi

After many months of hiatus, we return to the topic of Governance. Those who which to govern others, must first learn to Govern themselves. In the lottery of life, those lusting for power have a penchant for tailoring the requirements … Read the rest

Classical Indic Artisanry: Aavesana

August 13, 2019UncategorizedArt, Bharatavarsha, Culture, Dharma, Society, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

If Vaanijyam is most linked with Vaisyas, then Aavesana is most linked with Sudras. The Sudra was not always servant or labourer, but was also an artisan who was master of his craft. He supplied society with deep practical skills … Read the rest

Classical Indic Commerce: Vaanijya

June 26, 2019UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Business, Culture, Dharma, Elite, HistoryN.R.I.pathi

Long after the antediluvian city of Lothal, was a long tradition of trade and business. One of the more interesting and ostensibly profitable aspects of Indic Civilization is Commerce. Judging by the ‘shopkeeper mentality’ of medieval and modern Indians, more … 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

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