The Kapila Purana is a notable piece of Hindu religious literature. As one of the eighteen Upapuranas, it explores different areas of cosmology, theology, and philosophy. This text is credited to the sage Kapila, who is respected as the founder of the Samkhya school of thought. This text provides a great insight into old Indian […]Read More
In Indian history fame and recognition never made it to the forefront. Despite their blood sweat and tears, their stories often remain buried beneath the tales of more prominent figures. Yet, it was these quiet patriots, those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, who helped shape the India’s destiny. One such hero was Sher Singh […]Read More
Nimbarka, also known as Nimbarkacharya, was a Hindu philosopher and theologian who founded the Nimbarka Sampradaya, a tradition within Vaishnavism. He is best known for his teachings on the dualistic-non-dualistic philosophy called Dvaitadvaita. Nimbarka’s devotion to Radha and Krishna and his unique philosophical contributions have left a lasting impact on Hinduism. Nimbarka was born in […]Read More
During a time period when independence was mainly a male-dominated movement, Sivagami Ammayer rolled the dice in accordance to her own will, even if there were grave opposition present on the other side. The Indian Freedom Movement consisted of more women than one can imagine. However most of their contributions still stay largely undocumented, and […]Read More
Kashi Vishwanath temple in Banaras is one of the most revered and visited jyotirlingas of India. It is a monument to India’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage and is located in the holy city of Varanasi. With a millennium-long history, this temple has seen countless pilgrims come and go, empires rise and fall, and unending […]Read More
Venerated as the most finest colossal epic of the Hindu Literature, the Ramcharitmanas or Ramayana is still widely read and referred to in not only India but also has been deciphered into numerous versions inked and archived across regions of Southeast Asia, Africa, Caribbean and Oceania. Entailing around 24,000 verses, the Ramayana also known as […]Read More
Gangasati is known as the ‘Meerabai of Gujarat’. She was born in Saurashtra, Gujarat between 12th and 14th century. Gangasati is a prominent figure in Gujarat and Gujarati literature. She has adorned the Gujarati literature and culture with her mystic and mellifluous bhajans, that are sung till date. The life of Gangasati is mostly shrouded […]Read More
We study a lot about male seers or rishis. We have in fact, heard about scores of potent and knowledgeable rishis and their marvellous achievements but did you know that a woman seer or rishika has also contributed to the hymns of the oldest Rig Veda? No? Then stay tuned because in this blog we […]Read More
When we revisit the history of nationalism in India through a less travelled route, one would be astounded at the fact of how hitherto not only us but also those who have taught us have precipitously and injudiciously overlooked the distinct contribution of the female community in rubbing shoulders with men to requisition the centuries […]Read More
Sivarahasya Upapurana mirrors the grand tradition that has characterized Hindu mythology and spirituality. The present paper will attempt to delve deep into its mystifying history, mythology, and cultural significance to bring out a comprehensive account of the text, which although lesser known, has very important implications. The Sivarahasya Upapurana has a very special place within […]Read More