Tag Archives: Society

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.

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Classical Indic Medicine V: Agada Tantra

September 9, 2023UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Sci/Tech, Society, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

After Pharmacognosy/Pharmacology, it is only appropriate that we move on to Toxicology. While Dravya Guna studies and catalogues medical substances, Agada Tantra is the branch of Ayurveda dedicated towards cataloguing and neutralising poisons.

Introduction

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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

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