2024
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Did Krishna Resist Jarasandha’s Hegemony?
Krishna embodies the nomadic cowherds. Kamsa is described as the dictator of Mathura, who overthrows an oligarchy (janapada).
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Monks Who Loved Combat
We would like to believe that saints are above mundane rivalries, and have conquered the ego, which means they have no urge to compete or conquer.
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Does Your God Approve Homophobia?
Which message of God is true? There is no way to confirm any of this. They are matters of faith, based on myth i.e. cultural truths.
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Ramayana’s Golden Deer
The story of the golden deer comes from the Valmiki Ramayana. In the forest chapter, Ravana tells Marichi to turn into a deer and enchant Sita and draw Ram and Lakshman out of the hermitage, leaving Sita unguarded enabling Ravana…
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The Ramayana – A tale of how Ram lived for others
“The Ramayana has never been a tale of Ram’s life. It is a tale of how Ram lived for others. By retelling his tale, storytellers hope to inspire themselves and others to live as Ram did.” — Devdutt Pattanaik in…
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Three Aryan Invasions
When people speak of the Aryan invasion, it is important to clarify which Aryan invasion they are talking about. Believe it or not, there are actually THREE.
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Magnificent Epics of Regional Guardian Gods
India is replete with regional epics that are often overlooked as they are composed in a local language and deal with local issues.
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How Hindu Temples Evolved
We assume that temples were always part of Hindu culture. But historians present a far more complex story.
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The Greek Hero
Greek stories are full of defiance, and achievement, not about obligation, obedience, and charity.
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History of Amrita Manthan
There are far more Samudra Manthan images found in Southeast Asia than in India, and this remains a huge mystery.
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Tirthankar: Jain Dharm Par 63 Vichar
by Devdutt Pattanaik (Author), Mihir Nilum Jajodia (Translator)
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The Lion Goddess and the River God
Nourished by the river Nile, Egyptian culture began with many settlements on its banks and in the delta, each its own god and chieftain.
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The Saint Outside the Temple
There is tension between the social idea of purity and pollution, and the spiritual idea of connection between the deity and the devotee. Here are five such stories drawing attention to the tension.
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The Greek Hero Never Cared For Justice
Justice is not a fact. It is a cultural truth that shaped Middle Eastern cultures.
