-Ananya Sinha Ancient myths were not only religious and cultural patterns but also templates of the explanation of justice, power, and human behaviour. Perhaps the most primitive topic explored in the myths is the tension between divine justice drawn from cosmic or moral order and human law that is fashioned for the ordering of society. […]Read More
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During periods of political turmoil, literature becomes a weapon of protest. Nowhere is this clearer than in the Progressive Writers’ Movement (PWM) of India, a literary movement that started in the 1930s. Spurred by Marxist philosophy, anti-imperialist sentiment, and the international socialist tide sweeping over the world, the PWM brought together writers of poetry, fiction, […]Read More
Greek mythology has been one of the most prominent topics of history to read and research about. Numerous tales, theories, and conclusions have been drawn from Greek mythology which captured the interest of many historians. Greece has been known to be culturally and historically rich for ages. The importance of the language Greek and its […]Read More
The Secrets of Shaivism: Hidden Teachings in The Shiva Purana
The Shiva Purana stands as one of the most respected and sacred texts within Hindu literature, dedicated to Lord Shiva, the God of destruction and regeneration. This Purana provides a deep narrative of the origins, deeds, and symbolic significance of Shiva. Its narratives extend past mythology and mention elements of devotion, cosmology, and religious philosophy, […]Read More
Janabai: The Saint Who Broke All the Prisons of Caste
She was a Dalit on top of that a woman. She was born in an era when Dalits were not even allowed to drink from the same well let alone enter the temple. Facing the society was not easy at all. She was attacked left, right, and center. However, she broke all the prisons and […]Read More