Maitreyi was one of the great female saints of India who chose the path to immortality over her husband’s materialistic wealth. She was a highly learned and knowledgeable sage paving the educational path for women to come. Having written ten hymns for the Rig Veda, Maitreyi has become one of the few women philosophers who […]Read More
The Manava Purana, a significant yet lesser-known text within the vast corpus of Hindu scriptures, offers profound insights into the spiritual and cultural heritage of ancient India. This Purana is one of the eighteen Upapuranas, serving as a supplementary text to the major Puranas in Hindu literature. It is particularly focused on the duties, responsibilities, […]Read More
Known as the most maverick princess of the Royal British household, Princess Diana who though not became the queen of the country but won immense love as the queen of people’s heart, was a woman of her own spirit, a devoted mother of the two future princes, an eloquent fashionista with a deeply controversial life […]Read More
‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ are not new ideals or initiatives lately being emphasised upon by the government of India but could well be found deeply ingrained in the swadeshi ideology nurtured and propelled by the triumvirate of Lal of Punjab, Pal of Bengal and Bal of Maharashtra. The celebrated trio of the national […]Read More
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
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