Tag Archives: Traditions

Literature: Lokopakara

May 31, 2021UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Cuisine, Culture, History, Literature, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

Lokopakaara — For the Benefit of People. A title which immediately captures the reader’s attention, this tome is one meant for the good of all mankind. Equal parts commentary and almanac, it is an easy to digest amalgamation of … Read the rest

Gorochana & Vatsanabha

April 27, 2020UncategorizedBharatavarsha, History, India, Sci/Tech, Traditions, WorldShivoham

Introduction

Part-1 traced the western history of the antidote-poison pair of Bezoar & Wolfsbane, recognizing the duo as a marker of knowledge transmission from India to Europe.

This transfer initially occurred through Arab/Persian sources and later by direct appropriation. … Read the rest

Bezoar & Wolfsbane

April 13, 2020UncategorizedBharatavarsha, History, India, Sci/Tech, Traditions, WorldShivoham

Lumos

“What is the difference, Potter, between monkshood and wolfsbane?”

… For your information, Potter, asphodel and wormwood make a sleeping potion so powerful it is known as the Draught of Living Death. A bezoar is a stone taken from

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Classical Indic Logic: Tarka Sastra

January 31, 2020UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Dharma, Elite, India, Purva Paksha, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

Introduction

Kaanaadam Paanineeyam cha sarva saastra upakaarakam

“Logic and grammar are indispensable aids for every branch of Knowledge.” [2, 11]

Classical Indic Logic, or Tarka Saastra, is alternatively referred to as “the science of ratiocination“. [2, 11] It … Read the rest

Classical Indic Agriculture: Krshi Sastra

December 21, 2019UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Business, Dharma, Sci/Tech, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

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The securing of any Civilization is secured through food security. Indeed, it is in many ways, the bedrock of it. Unlike Aavesana and Vanijya, which are often closely associated with specific communities, farming is an occupation that has traditionally … Read the rest

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