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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

Classical Indic Artisanry: Aavesana 2

September 7, 2021UncategorizedArt, Bharatavarsha, Culture, Society, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

Readers may recall our first article on Artisanry. Continuing our Series is the next installment which will evaluate Professions and Labour Organisation in more comprehensive detail.

Introduction

Understanding Aavesana means more than just studying the history. It means understanding … Read the rest

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