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Prema Ravikumar (Sanatani seeker ) recalls her journey to Shenbaga Devi Falls during Chitra Pournami, revisiting childhood memories and the sacred atmosphere of the full moon. The piece reflects on devotion, the bond with nature and Goddess Shenbaga Devi, and how memory and

Prema Ravikumar (<a href="/Chennaimami/">Sanatani seeker</a> ) recalls her journey to Shenbaga Devi Falls during Chitra Pournami, revisiting childhood memories and the sacred atmosphere of the full moon.

The piece reflects on devotion, the bond with nature and Goddess Shenbaga Devi, and how memory and
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The Ramayana and Mahabharata left a lasting imprint on Southeast Asia, inspiring adaptations like Thailand’s Ramakien, Cambodia’s Reamker, and Indonesia’s Wayang Kulit. These retellings reveal centuries of cultural exchange, where Indian ideals of dharma and kingship met local

The Ramayana and Mahabharata left a lasting imprint on Southeast Asia, inspiring adaptations like Thailand’s Ramakien, Cambodia’s Reamker, and Indonesia’s Wayang Kulit.

These retellings reveal centuries of cultural exchange, where Indian ideals of dharma and kingship met local
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‘The Joy Bangla Deception’ by Kausik Gangopadhyay and Devavrata exposes how #Islamism in #Bangladesh operates behind a veneer of #Bengali nationalism. It dismantles myths of liberalism, traces the marginalisation of #Hindus, distortion of the Bengali language, and the sidelining of shared

‘The Joy Bangla Deception’ by <a href="/kausikgy/">Kausik Gangopadhyay</a> and Devavrata exposes how #Islamism in #Bangladesh operates behind a veneer of #Bengali nationalism.

It dismantles myths of liberalism, traces the marginalisation of #Hindus, distortion of the Bengali language, and the sidelining of shared
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Śrīstuti by Śrī Vedānta Deśika is a sublime hymn exalting Mahālakṣmī’s boundless grace and divine sovereignty. Composed in Mandākrāntā meter and born from compassion, it unites poetic mastery with deep #bhakti. Rooted in her inseparable unity with #Nārāyaṇa and her power to

Śrīstuti by Śrī Vedānta Deśika is a sublime hymn exalting Mahālakṣmī’s boundless grace and divine sovereignty. Composed in Mandākrāntā meter and born from compassion, it unites poetic mastery with deep #bhakti.

Rooted in her inseparable unity with #Nārāyaṇa and her power to
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Abhinavagupta Jayanti Dive into the divine beauty of #DeviStotra by Abhinavagupta, where profound verses reveal the essence of Devī in #Kashmir #Śaiva tradition. A must-read for spiritual seekers! ~ Jayadev Jayadev #Abhinavagupta #KashmirShaivism #Spirituality #replug

Abhinavagupta Jayanti

Dive into the divine beauty of #DeviStotra by Abhinavagupta, where profound verses reveal the essence of Devī in #Kashmir #Śaiva tradition. A must-read for spiritual seekers! ~ Jayadev <a href="/jayadevamritam/">Jayadev</a> 

#Abhinavagupta #KashmirShaivism #Spirituality #replug
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Part 2: In Tiruvannamalai, fire is not metaphor but presence—the mountain itself, #Arunachala, is the Agni Tattva, a silent guru that watches, unmoving, as seekers shed illusion. Through memories, legend, and the sacred Girivalam, Prema Ravikumar (Sanatani seeker ) reveals how this

Part 2: In Tiruvannamalai, fire is not metaphor but presence—the mountain itself, #Arunachala, is the Agni Tattva, a silent guru that watches, unmoving, as seekers shed illusion.

Through memories, legend, and the sacred Girivalam, Prema Ravikumar (<a href="/Chennaimami/">Sanatani seeker</a> ) reveals how this
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Ādi Śhaṅkarāchārya’s four disciples - #Sureshwaracharya, #Hastāmalaka, #Toṭakāchārya, and #Padmapāda, embody the many streams of #sādhanā: sharp inquiry, innate jñāna, pure devotion, and unwavering śraddhā. Together, they reflect how the light of #Advaita flows through

Ādi Śhaṅkarāchārya’s four disciples - #Sureshwaracharya, #Hastāmalaka, #Toṭakāchārya, and #Padmapāda, embody the many streams of #sādhanā: sharp inquiry, innate jñāna, pure devotion, and unwavering śraddhā.

Together, they reflect how the light of #Advaita flows through
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Outside of work, I knew Gaurang ji through our little Sanskrit learning group, where he was thoughtful & quietly committed—never drawing attention, yet always fully present. May his family find strength & peace 🙏

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The INDICA IKS MetaRetreat on Management is a continuing deliberation on reimagining organizational life through the lens of Indian Knowledge Systems. Guided by the Acharya Prof. B. Mahadevan and shaped by a carefully curated cohort, it engages with Dharmic, purpose-driven

The INDICA IKS MetaRetreat on Management is a continuing deliberation on reimagining organizational life through the lens of Indian Knowledge Systems.

Guided by the Acharya Prof. B. Mahadevan and shaped by a carefully curated cohort, it engages with Dharmic, purpose-driven
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This Yoga Day, we turn to the ancient Yoga Yājñavalkya, a timeless dialogue between Sage Yājñavalkya and Gargī. More than just postures, Yoga here is a path to inner balance and self-awareness. Rooted in daily life and deep wisdom, it reminds us that Yoga is for everyone—a

This Yoga Day, we turn to the ancient Yoga Yājñavalkya, a timeless dialogue between Sage Yājñavalkya and Gargī.

More than just postures, Yoga here is a path to inner balance and self-awareness. Rooted in daily life and deep wisdom, it reminds us that Yoga is for everyone—a
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#Ambubachi Mela, held each June at Assam’s #Kamakhya Temple, marks the Earth’s fertility by symbolizing the Goddess’s annual menstruation. The temple closes for three days and reopens with sacred rituals. Steeped in ancient Śākta and tribal traditions, this unique festival

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Happy Jagannath Ratha Yatra! Shri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra: The Journey of Universal Harmony – the most superlative aspect of the Jagannath culture is its intent to promote religious unity and universal brotherhood. #PuriJagannathRathYatra #RathYatra #Jagannath Rekha Dhar

Happy Jagannath Ratha Yatra!

Shri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra: The Journey of Universal Harmony – the most superlative aspect of the Jagannath culture is its intent to promote religious unity and universal brotherhood.

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The #Vānarās of #Rāmāyaṇa are not mere monkeys, but demi-human beings—born of devas, shaped by dharma, and rich in culture, speech, and thought. Valmīki’s vision places them at a liminal space between man and god, embodying loyalty, wisdom, and strength. To see them only as

The #Vānarās of #Rāmāyaṇa are not mere monkeys, but demi-human beings—born of devas, shaped by dharma, and rich in culture, speech, and thought.

Valmīki’s vision places them at a liminal space between man and god, embodying loyalty, wisdom, and strength. To see them only as
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#Grateful2Gurus 2025, INDICA’s annual tribute on #GuruPurnima, honours exemplary #Gurus for their selfless service in upholding Indian knowledge systems, culture, and traditions. Held across #Chennai, Guru's residences, and spiritual centres, this heartfelt celebration of the

#Grateful2Gurus 2025, INDICA’s annual tribute on #GuruPurnima, honours exemplary #Gurus for their selfless service in upholding Indian knowledge systems, culture, and traditions.

Held across #Chennai, Guru's residences, and spiritual centres, this heartfelt celebration of the
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#Grateful2Gurus 2025, INDICA’s annual tribute on #GuruPurnima, honours exemplary #Gurus for their selfless service in upholding Indian knowledge systems, culture, and traditions. Held across #Chennai, Guru's residences, and spiritual centres, this heartfelt celebration of the

#Grateful2Gurus 2025, INDICA’s annual tribute on #GuruPurnima, honours exemplary #Gurus for their selfless service in upholding Indian knowledge systems, culture, and traditions.

Held across #Chennai, Guru's residences, and spiritual centres, this heartfelt celebration of the
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In this deeply personal reflection, Prema Ravikumar (Sanatani seeker ) shares her journey through loss and the quiet strength she found in the thirteen-day mourning rituals. Rooted in tradition, each rite became a step through sorrow—a way to honour the departed and find peace.

In this deeply personal reflection, Prema Ravikumar (<a href="/Chennaimami/">Sanatani seeker</a> ) shares her journey through loss and the quiet strength she found in the thirteen-day mourning rituals.

Rooted in tradition, each rite became a step through sorrow—a way to honour the departed and find peace.
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गुरोरधिकं तत्त्वं न गुरोरधिकं तपः। तत्त्वज्ञानात्परं नास्ति तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः॥ On this Guru Poornima, we bow to the Guru—source of wisdom and Self-knowledge. In a noisy world, the Guru lights the way within, guiding us from confusion to clarity, from restlessness to truth.

गुरोरधिकं तत्त्वं न गुरोरधिकं तपः।
तत्त्वज्ञानात्परं नास्ति तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः॥

On this Guru Poornima, we bow to the Guru—source of wisdom and Self-knowledge. In a noisy world, the Guru lights the way within, guiding us from confusion to clarity, from restlessness to truth.
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Much more than a dusty old law book! Nithin Sridhar’s (Nithin Sridhar ) Chatuh Shloki Manusmriti peels back layers of bias to reveal a text about dharma, not dominance. Dr. Pingali Gopal’s (pingali gopal ) review invites us to drop borrowed lenses and see the Manusmriti as it

Much more than a dusty old law book! Nithin Sridhar’s (<a href="/nkgrock/">Nithin Sridhar</a> ) Chatuh Shloki Manusmriti peels back layers of bias to reveal a text about dharma, not dominance.

Dr. Pingali Gopal’s (<a href="/pingaligopal/">pingali gopal</a> ) review invites us to drop borrowed lenses and see the Manusmriti as it