Literature: The Culavamsa November 10, 2025UncategorizedHistory, Literature, Society, SubcontinentN.R.I.pathi Long time readers might recall our earlier article on the Deepavamsa. This chronicle was the earlier portion of the Mahavamsa, the Great History of the Sinhalese people. Today’s Post is on the Culavamsa, which is the latter … Read the rest
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
Literature: Nisitha Curni January 7, 2024UncategorizedDharma, Jain, Literature, SocietyN.R.I.pathi The Jain tradition is one of the 3 ancient streams of Indic civilization. Its contributions to dharmic society are notable and erudite. In a previous article, we discussed the informative zoological tome known as Mriga Pakshi Sastra. Today’s Post … Read the rest
