ಕನಿಷ್ಠ 1600 ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯು ಕಾಳಿದಾಸನನ್ನು ’ಕವಿಕುಲಗುರು’ ಎಂದು ಹೃತ್ಪೂರ್ವಕವಾಗಿ ಕರೆದಿದೆ. ಪರಂಪರೆಯ ಯಾವುದೇ ಮಹಾಕವಿ, ವ್ಯಾಖ್ಯಾನಕಾರ, ಆಧುನಿಕ ವಿಮರ್ಶಕನಾಗಲಿ ಕಾಳಿದಾಸನ ಕಾವ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಗೌರವ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವುದು ಅತ್ಯಾವಶ್ಯವೆಂದು ಭಾವಿಸಿದ್ದಾನೆ(ಳೆ).
ಋಗ್ವೇದದ ಹತ್ತನೇಯ ಮಂಡಲದಲ್ಲಿನ ೧೨೫ನೇಯ ಸೂಕ್ತವು ದೇವೀ ಸೂಕ್ತವೆಂದೂ, ವಾಕ್ ಸೂಕ್ತವೆಂದೂ ಖ್ಯಾತಿ ಪಡೆದಿದೆ. ಸಂಪ್ರದಾಯದಲ್ಲಿ ದೇವೀ ಸೂಕ್ತಕ್ಕೆ ಅದೆಷ್ಟು ಮಹತ್ವವಿದೆಯೋ ಅಷ್ಟೇ ಪ್ರಾಮುಖ್ಯತೆಯನ್ನು ಆಧುನಿಕ ಅಧ್ಯಯನದಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ಪಡೆದಿದೆ.
Sahadeva the lesser-known hero of Mahabharata
ಗಮನಿಸಬೇಕಾದ ಅಂಶವೆಂದರೆ, ಹೃನ್ಮನಗಳನ್ನು ಹಿಡಿದಿಡುವ ಜೊತೆಗೇ ಜೀವನದ ವ್ಯಾವಹಾರಿಕ ವಿಷಯವಸ್ತುಗಳನ್ನೂ ಮಹಾಭಾರತ ಒಳಗೊಂಡಿದೆ. ಅದರಲ್ಲೂ ಅರ್ಥಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ, ಅರ್ಥವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯ ಸಂಬಂಧವಾದ ವಿಚಾರಗಳೂ ಮಹಾಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೇರಳವಾಗಿದೆ.
ಮಹಾಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹಾಗಣಪತಿಯ ಪಾತ್ರ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಪರಂಪರೆಯ ಸ್ಮೃತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಚಿರಸ್ಥಾಯಿಯಾಗಿದೆ. ವ್ಯಾಸ ಮಹರ್ಷಿಗಳಿಗೂ ಗಣಪತಿಗೂ ನಡೆಯುವ ಸಂವಾದ ಜನಮಾನಸದಲ್ಲಿಯೂ, ಪಂಡಿತರ ಪರಾಮರ್ಶೆಯಲ್ಲೂ ಉನ್ನತವಾದ ಸ್ಥಾನವನ್ನು ಪಡೆದಿದೆ. ಇಷ್ಟಾಗಿಯೂ ಈ ಪ್ರಸಂಗದ ಪ್ರತಿಮಾತ್ಮಕ ಸೌಂದರ್ಯ, ಕಾವ್ಯಾತ್ಮಕತೆಗಳು ರಸಿಕರ ಗಮನವನ್ನು ಅಷ್ಟಾಗಿ ಸೆಳೆದಂತಿಲ್ಲ.
In the Mahabharata, Maharshi Vyasa has not introduced a single character for the sake of it. In the form of Ashwatthama, he has crafted an illuminating metaphor that continues to shake the consciousness of civilization forever.
In The Anarchy Part I, we had presented a list of questions against which this book must be reviewed. Most of the questions have been answered in the above sections indirectly.
Balarama Teerthayatra performances, River Saraswati, and accounts of many sages on the banks of River Saraswati.
Mahabharata Metaphors: Dushta Chatushtaya is the title given to the four evils
The Rajasuya Yagna is an important turning point in Mahabharata. At each curve, the conflict between Pandavas and Kauravas develops a new strand.
Dharma Samsthapana by Bhagawan Srikrishna on the battlefield
The Anarchy by William Darlymple is about the journey of East India Company starting from its formation as a trading company to its becoming ruler of the Great Indian Subcontinent.
This paper reviews and reconstructs the concept of Varna for the new era without compromising the most foundational elements of our civilization
Mahabharata is the flow of our Civilization in all its rivers, rivulets, tributaries, and streams.
The Third Pillar is a masterpiece of explication, a book that will be a classic for its offering of a wise, authoritative and humane explanation of the forces that have wrought such a sea change in our lives.
Shivakumar G V is 'Director - INDICA (Guru-Saadhaka Sachiva). His responsibilities focus on INDICA’s critical mission to cultivate leadership. He guides initiatives to serve Gurus, perpetuate their legacies, enable/empower leaders committed to IKS to become influential thinkers, institution builders and public leaders, and bolster the broader IKS ecosystem. Over the next 36 months, Shivakumar embarks on an ambitious pledge to honor and sustain the legacies of 108 Living and Past Gurus from the 20th Century. His efforts will focus on organizing, making accessible, and cultivating a parampara that highlights their significant contributions to our civilization. As an IKS Research Scholar, Shivakumar remains dedicated to his scholarly pursuits in Itihasa-Puranas and Indian Knowledge Systems. His work includes developing contemporary frameworks based on IKS principles, with a special focus on the Mahabharata and Purushartha. He has been a prolific contributor to INDICA Today, sharing his insights and knowledge with both academic and general audiences. He has delivered several story telling and courses on Mahabharata, Purushartha, Indic Civilization Studies for aspiring leaders and students. He is the curator of ‘Aryaa - An Anthology of Vedic Studies’ a collection of 10 stories on 10 Vedic Women by 10 Authors published by INDICA. Shivakumar holds an M.Tech in Computer Science from IIT Bombay and a B.E. from the National Institute of Technology, Surat. With 25 years of experience in the IT industry, his expertise spans theoretical computer science, algorithms, and learning system design. Shivakumar resides in Bengaluru with his family and is a devoted follower of the River-Goddess Saraswati.
