Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Life: From Battlefield to Breakfast Table
Introduction We usually meet the Bhagavad Gita on a battlefield: Arjuna’s chariot stands between two armies, conch shells are blowing, and a warrior collapses in doubt. At first glance, it looks like a text about war. But the more we sit with it, the more we realise: Kurukshetra is not only a physical battlefield – […]
Book Review – Indian Philosophies Rediscovered by Rajeev Kurapati
Rajeev Kurapati’s Indian Philosophies Rediscovered is a refreshing and accessible journey into the vast landscape of India’s classical philosophical traditions. Instead of treating them as mystical or esoteric relics, Kurapati approaches the darśanas as rigorous systems of inquiry—on par with, and often predating, many celebrated Western ideas. The book takes readers through the central schools […]
Spiritual Secrets from Hinduism : A Book Review
In recent times, we are seeing a lot of misconceptions being spread about Hinduism. Politicians are bringing posters of Shiva in Parliament. And they are saying different kind of analogies about the deity. Some politicians are talking of eradication of Sanatan Dharma. Some agenda driven intellectuals are also misquoting the concepts of Hinduism for personal […]
‘Shitala How India enabled Vaccination’ by Mitra Desai – Book review
‘Shitala’, the book title, refers to Shitala Devi, a youthful goddess, depicted with a fan, broom and pot, riding a donkey (Vahana of Shitala Devi). ‘Shitala’ is a masterpiece on vaccination practices that prevailed in ancient India, penned by Ms Mitra Desi. This 97-page narrative historical non-fiction book is presented beautifully in simple language, backed […]
Book review : Questions you always wanted to ask by Swami Mukundananda
Curiosity is the most basic virtue of existence. The curiosity is what keeps the world going and rising. Human, by nature, is a curious animal. Our mind generates hundreds of questions every single day. Only problem is we don’t always seek to get answers of these questions. We search for answers in various ways. While […]
Ayodhya Ram Mandir-Bharat’s Quest for Rama Rajya by Swadesh Singh
‘Ram Lalla Hum Aayenge, Madir Wahin Banayenge (Ram Lalla, we shall arrive; the temple, we shall rise)’. The 22nd of January, 2024, is an auspicious day for the whole nation and all the Hindus around the globe. The consecration of the Ram idol in the Ram Mandir marks a new beginning in the history of […]
The Art of rule : Helping you lead better
Book name : The Art of Rule : 151 Shlokas on Good Governance and Statecraf Author : Deepali Vasishtha Publication : Rupa Publications Price: 295/- Often, in my lectures, I say that leadership and management can be best understood through our epics and puranas. I write articles on the application of these tales in modern […]
“The Idol Thief” by S. Vijay Kumar- Book Review
As an enthusiast of Ancient Indian History, Temples, and Iconography, I’m actively in search of books related to Indian heritage and culture. I came across the book “The Idol Thief” through an event conducted by “Sangam Talks”, where the author Mr.Vijay Kumar, sharing the stage with Mr. Sanjeev Sanyal, gave an overview of the loot […]
Iconography Explored: Recommended Reading for Art Enthusiasts
During my QnA sessions, and in many personal messages, I am often asked for recommendation for a book that will provide basic information about iconography. And the first book I suggest is “Elements of Indian Art” by S. P. Gupa and Shashi Prabha Asthana. The book published by D. K. Printword and Indraprastha Museum of […]