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
Classical Indic Medicine III: Vrikshayurveda August 2, 2023UncategorizedDharma, Sci/Tech, Society, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi It has been many years since we touched on the topic of Ayurveda. There are a myriad roles and applications for this upaveda. It is so multi-faceted that we often forget that it goes beyond even the health … 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
Literature: Mriga pakshi Shastra March 31, 2022UncategorizedCulture, Jain, Literature, Sci/Tech, SocietyN.R.I.pathi The topic of Zoology is one not much discussed in the context of Traditional Indic Knowledge systems. Though Ayurveda and by extension, Ashvaayurveda is discussed at great length, not much is commonly seen in the sphere of animal taxonomy, or … Read the rest
Literature: Vishvavallabha January 28, 2022UncategorizedCulture, History, Literature, Society, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi The name of Mewar brings to mind heroism and desert valour. But the land of the Aravalli mountains was known for more than just its history or even aridity. To sustain any kingdom, indeed, any state or country, agriculture is … Read the rest
