History: Trigarta, that is Himachal September 30, 2024UncategorizedBharatavarsha, History, Sanatana, SocietyN.R.I.pathi Introduction Himachal is an heroic region of brave warriors and beautiful women—“striking like the sun” (as per one foreign history). For many an age, they have populated the mountainous “land amidst snow” (Hima + chala) and … Read the rest
History: Dvigarta, that is Jammu August 30, 2024UncategorizedBharatavarsha, History, Sanatana, SocietyN.R.I.pathi History itself is a contentious topic in India, what of dynastic claims and provincial histories? One such province that is pivotal today yet has its origins shrouded in mist is the beautiful agglomeration of hill districts that compose Jammu.… Read the rest
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
On Lokayata October 14, 2022UncategorizedDharma, History, Sanatana, Society, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi Long time readers would remember our article on Charvaka and how Modern Hindus are in fact just that, despite their professing of Vedic orthodoxy. Ritualistic expression is not only conflated for spirituality, it has become the means through which Chaarvaakas … Read the rest
Personalities: Shivaji Raje January 25, 2019UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Dharma, Elite, Niti, Personalities, Politics, SanatanaN.R.I.pathi Among the sterling personalities in the History of Bharatavarsha, stands the brightest star of this portion of the Kali Yuga. In a land of strict rules of class and privilege, one son-of-the-soil stood head and shoulders above the blue bloods … Read the rest