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Only One Ayodhyā: Śrī Rāma’s Home and Homecoming in Rajaji’s Rāmāyaṇa

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

April 17, 2024 Arvind Iyer

Prāṇa in the Sūtra Literature of Kāvyakaṇṭha Gaṇapati Muni: A Reading in the Context of Tantrasāra

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

December 2, 2023 Arvind Iyer

Benedictions with Bhāsa plays: Veneration of Viṣṇu on Sanskrit stage

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

August 23, 2023 Arvind Iyer

Nyāyaśāstra Ethics of Debate: Fairness to Ideas and People

How does Nyayasutra protect against misrepresentation during #debates? Explore intriguing concepts of #Vākchala, Sāmānyacchala & Upacāracchala with its relevance in contemporary discourse

August 7, 2023 Arvind Iyer

Guṇatraya in the Gītārthasaṅgraha: A Polymathic Reading from Kāśmīra

Abhinavagupta’s Gītārthasaṅgraha bridges sects & traditions, showcasing deep mutual knowledge within Indic intellectual traditions – Explore this profound synthesis in his commentary on Bhagavadgītā

May 19, 2023 Arvind Iyer

Śaiva Portrayals In 17th-Century Sanskrit Prose And Poetry: A Study Of The Nīlakaṇṭhavijayacampū

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

March 9, 2023 Arvind Iyer

Cit & Citi: Emergence Of Sacred Feminine In Understanding Of Consciousness Via Vedānta & Yoga

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

February 21, 2023 Arvind Iyer

Prāṇāyāma In Sandhyāvandana: Assistance, Preparation And Inspiration For Mantra Japa

Prāṇāyāma as an embodied punctuation in Sandhyāvandana renders attention to key ritual units such as saṅkalpa, arghya, japasaṅkalpa, Gāyatrī mahāmantrajapa & upasthāna

January 27, 2023 Arvind Iyer

Arvind Iyer

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.

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