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
Literature: Nepali Tradition 2 July 26, 2024UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Elite, Literature, SubcontinentN.R.I.pathi Tradition often finds itself adapting to Modern Times. Following our article on the Literary Nepali Tradition, which covered Pre-modern Literature, our next article covers Modernity. Modern Literature Modernos, or modernity, can mean many things to many people. … Read the rest
Literature: Nepali Tradition April 30, 2024UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Elite, Literature, SubcontinentN.R.I.pathi In a recent article, we presented a History of Nepal from Legendary & Ancient times to the Medieval Era. However, understanding a people necessitates studying their literature. In this next article, we discuss the Literary Nepali Tradition. Introduction Often … 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
Sigiriya Fort December 26, 2023UncategorizedArchitecture, Art, Elite, History, SubcontinentN.R.I.pathi Often lost in the discussion of forts is the beauty of their surroundings or even in the interiors. An impressive geography, delightful artifice, and even colourful artwork can all add to the mystique of a construction known for battles and … Read the rest
