BHU’s journey: From Malaviya and Besant’s roots to navigating colonialism, identity and secularism. A nuanced exploration of India’s cultural heritage
India’s cultural & political renaissance through Sri Aurobindo’s vision, calling for a civilizational revival rooted in spiritual and cultural heritage
Sri Aurobindo defends Indian art & literature from Western critiques, highlighting its unique spiritual & intuitive aesthetic
Sri Aurobindo’s The Foundations of Indian Culture and the Renaissance in India, defending Indian culture against colonial critiques like William Archer’s.
Every God has a thousand names, whether Visnu, Siva, Ganesa, Rama, Krsna, Ganga (the Ganges), Gayatri, Sita, Kali, Durga, or Sarasvati.
Ram Swarup’s ‘The Word as Revelation’ Explore how Vedic Gods’ names, like Agni, Indra & Sun, symbolize physical & spiritual truths, revealing unity in diversity
Words in their diversity inevitably pointed toward unity. Ordinary objects tend to yield larger meanings and become symbols of a larger reality
This article exploring the etymology of words, inspired by Shri Ram Swarup’s work, revealing historical, psychological and cultural connections
Ram Swarup explores the metaphysical dimensions of language, highlighting its sacred role as a bridge between consciousness & reality & its four stages of vāk.
Aurobindo’s view of the Vedas as a spiritual roadmap, brimming with cosmic mysteries, while Western scholars confine them to mere ritualistic interpretations
J & B’s book, Rigveda explores how India’s religious literature highlights mortals’ ability to interact with divine & cosmic realms through sacrifice & praise
Sri Aurobindo’s The Secret of the Veda offers an Indian perspective on the Veda’s understanding and addresses issues with the western approach.
Cultural historian Saumya Dey’s latest book The Seedbed Of Pakistan’ is a must read as the author beautifully traces the religious & colonial roots of Pakistan in a simple, engaging and informative manner
Indus Saraswati Civilization with its impressive Town Planning, sanitation & water systems including well-planned streets & complex sewage management set high standards of Urban-Living in ancient times.
With legitimate heritage backed by firm evidences to be truly proud of our ancient scientific achievements, is western yardstick with its deeply entrenched prejudices sole benchmark for evaluating #IndianKnowledgeSystem?
Dr Pingali Gopal is a Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeon practicing in Warangal.
