The story of Garuda and the Sarpas, children of Vinata and Kadru, are well known. A significant part of Adi Parva is dedicated to the conflict between Vinata and Kadru…
This is an intriguing story from the very early parts of Adi Parva. Ugrashrava Souti prepares to narrate the story of Mahabharata to the sages of Naimisharanya. Sage Shounaka, the…
Adi Parva of the Mahabharata is well known as a set of chapters building an ancestral context leading to the conflict between Kauravas and Pandavas. But it builds a philosophical…
This is a short story in the Udyogaparva where Devarshi Narada narrates to Duryodhana.
Abstract This article proposes that environmentalism and sustainability are engrained in the ancient civilization of India – as a consequence of its philosophical framework. The Purushartha framework guides every aspect…
Read part I here. King Yayati, realizing the fruitlessness of indulging further in pleasures, returns Puru back his youth. Puru inherits the best of the kingdom – the regions between…
There are 5 most prominent ancestors of the Kuru-Panchala race – Yayati, Bharata, Samvarana, Kuru and Sudasa. Apart from their individual excellence, their reign resulted in drastic and defining change…
Shivakumar G V elaborates on the metaphors in the story of Raibhya and Yavakreeta from Vanaparva of Mahabharata.
the great conversation between the composer Vyasa and the scribe Ganesha
Shivakumar G V explains the Mahabharata character of King Pandu, as a classic case of incomplete, unfulfilled divinity; which reflected in his life and death.
Shivakumar G V explains the Mahabharata character of Drona, as a classic case of personal ego overpowering the sense of dharma.
Shivakumar G V explains the metaphor behind the story of disrobing of Draupadi.
Shivakumar GV reviews ‘The Indian Conservative: A History of Indian Right-Wing Thought’ by Jaithirth Rao
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.
