This Rama Navami, following the inauguration of Sri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerta Kshetra, signifying triumph in challenging times, also embodies the persistent faith of Rāmabhaktās who worshipped ceaselessly at Ayodhyā, not only during the decades with ‘Ram Lalla in a tent’ but also during preceding centuries of persecution
Gaṇapati Muni’s exploration of Prāṇa links cosmic forces Rudra Kālī to breath in Tantra. From vyūhas to Ātman, he unveils Prāṇa’s role in Yoga & Vedānta, emphasizing its centrality in transformative disciplines
Arvind V. Iyer expounds on the beauty of the #Trivandrum plays and how they bring out the essence of the Bhagavata Purana and the ten avatars of Vishnu
How does Nyayasutra protect against misrepresentation during #debates? Explore intriguing concepts of #Vākchala, Sāmānyacchala & Upacāracchala with its relevance in contemporary discourse
Abhinavagupta’s Gītārthasaṅgraha bridges sects & traditions, showcasing deep mutual knowledge within Indic intellectual traditions – Explore this profound synthesis in his commentary on Bhagavadgītā
Exploring mystical aspects of Shiva through lens of Nīlakaṇṭhavijayacampū is a journey of devotion, symbolism & transcendence – from fierce Nataraja to benevolent Ardhanarishvara, leaving us in awe of divine
Feminine energy is central role to Sanatana Dharma & ‘Cit’ integral to characterization of Supreme Being is also highest state attainable as Sat-Cit-Ānanda or Existence-Consciousness-Bliss
Prāṇāyāma as an embodied punctuation in Sandhyāvandana renders attention to key ritual units such as saṅkalpa, arghya, japasaṅkalpa, Gāyatrī mahāmantrajapa & upasthāna
Arvind V Iyer has a research background in Computational Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering. His interests as an independent researcher include Indian languages, appreciation of classical performing arts, and contemplative practices.
