Personalities: Kalidasa October 8, 2018UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Literature, Personalities, Poetry, Romance, SanskritN.R.I.pathi The very mention of Romantic Sanskrit Poetry springs forth the name Kalidasa. Indeed, it is not for nothing that encomiums were lavished upon him, including the epithet he is best known by, Kavi-kula-guru. But whatever we know about … Read the rest
On Bauddha Dharma October 4, 2018UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Buddha, Dharma, Literature, WorldN.R.I.pathi Having discussed two other Dharma sampradayas, namely Sikhi and Jaina, ICP now overviews the third of the Four Distinct Dharma Traditions of Bharatavarsha. At once peaceful and controversial, universal and local, it was the first Dharma to truly transcend … Read the rest
On Jina Dharma September 28, 2018UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Dharma, Jain, Literature, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi Among the most ancient traditions of Bharatavarsha is a religion that is referred to in the present time as Jainism. However, the philosophy given its present form by Mahaveera, is one better known by its native name, Jain Dharma. The … Read the rest
Literature: Brhaddesi of Matanga Muni August 28, 2018UncategorizedDharma, High Culture, Literature, Music, ShaktiN.R.I.pathi After articles on Natya Sastra and Dattilam, we continue our coverage of the august works of Indic musicology with our next article. At a time when Saastriya Sangeeta & Bharatiya Sanskriti are being stereotyped as elitist, we bring you … Read the rest
Classical Indic Medicine II: History of Ayurveda July 18, 2018UncategorizedBharatavarsha, History, Literature, Sci/Tech, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi Earlier this year, we published the first in our Series on Classical Indic Medicine, better known as Ayurveda. Today we continue with our next installment, History of Ayurveda. Due to the expansive nature of the topic, it will … Read the rest
