“Intuition and Reason”. Ayurveda Knowledge System – 4
In this article, P.Ram Manohar explains that Ayurvedic treatment is a carefully thought out design to skilfully control the opposing factors that work behind a disease so as to favorably influence the attempts to restore health and well-being.Read More

Holobionts: A Theory that Shatters the Myth of ‘Biological Individual’
We often tend to study nature from our perspective but what if we reverse the gaze. We then discover that we cannot define ourselves as biological individuals. What then are we? Read on to find out.Read More

उदीयमान राष्ट्रदृष्टि – 4
हिन्दू संस्कृति ही भारतवर्ष की राष्ट्रीय संस्कृति है। सनातन धर्म की यह संस्कृति एक विराट तथा बहुमुखी संस्कृति है। किन्तु साथ ही साथ यह एक ऐसी संस्कृति है जो मानवजाति के लिए स्वभाव-सुलभ है। इस संस्कृति में ऐसा कुछ भी नहीं जिसे कृत्रिम कहा जा सके, जिसका निर्माण मनुष्य के बाह्य मानस द्वारा हुआ हो, और जिसको ईसाइयत, इस्लाम तथा कम्युनिज्म की संस्कृतियों की नाईं बलात् लादा गया हो। अतएव ऐसी प्रत्येक संस्कृति को जो हिन्दू संस्कृति के अनुकूल न हो, जो सनातन धर्म की संस्कृति के साथ मेल न खाती हो, भारतवर्ष से भागना पड़ेगा। Read More

The Significance of 108 in Indian Cosmology
I ultimately found the answer to the mystery of these numbers while researching early astronomy. I discovered that the Indians correctly estimated this to be the distance between the Earth and the in Sun-diameter units, and the distance between the Earth and the Moon in Moon-diameter units. Read More

Cultural Conquest: India vs China
The Hindus did not at all undertake military conquest and annexation in the name of a state or a metropolis, and the Hindu Kingdoms that were formed out in Outer India in the early centuries of the Christian era had only the bonds of traditions with the reigning dynasties of India proper without any political dependence. The exchange of ambassadors between the two shores of the Bay of Bengal was done in a footing of equality whereas China always required of the “barbarians of the south’ the recognition of her suzerainty which was expressed by the regular payment of tribute.”Read More

Greater India: The cultural expansion of Indic civilization
The unique feature of India’s contacts and relationship with other countries and peoples of the world is that the cultural expansion was never confused with colonial domination and commercial dynamism far less economic exploitation. That culture can advance without political motives, that trade can proceed without imperialist designs, settlements can take place without colonial excesses and that literature, religion and language can be transported without xenophobia, jingoism and race complexes are amply evidenced from the history of India’s contact with her neighbors.Read More

Theo-diversity and Humane Values
In Realization man ascends into a luminous vision of perfection, while in Revelation he has to accede to imperatives. Realization is a caress of the heart to the world in the inner sky of consciousness, in the cidakasa (Yadetad hridayam mama tadastu hridayam tava). There are no pagans, no infidels in Sadhana or Realization. While in Revelation Man is in the image of God, in Realization gods are in the image of Man.Read More

Meitei Hindus of Manipur – Let’s Save Them!
Every aspect of Manipur’s rich cultural heritage from Manipuri cuisine to Manipuri dance, music and art forms signifies the basic foundational principles and belief systems of the Meiteis that are inseparably associated with Hindu Dharma. The Meitei Hindus need our help at this hour of crisis. They have been ignored for a long time. It is time we understand their precarious situation and make people aware about the same. Read More

Manipur Violence: A Religious Conflict
Who really must be recognised as the STs in the North-East? Can the Christians be termed as a ‘minority community’ here? In other words, who are the real minorities in the North-East? In the context of Manipur, economic backwardness doesn’t seem too good an argument as there are several areas in the valley which are poorer than the hills. Read More

Faculty Positions for Indian Knowledge System (IKS)
The Centre for Indic Studies, Indus University invites applications for full-time faculty positions from bright and highly motivated candidates with a sound aptitude for high-quality research. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are passionate about Indic causes and who would like to work for serving and strengthening Sanatana Dharma.Read More

What is a Woman? – A Documentary Film Review
This documentary is a must watch for those who do not understand what the gender theory entails in practice, and also for those who deliberately shut their eyes to the consequences of this menace that this transgender movement is responsible for. Students who see their classmates carrying rainbow banners, sloganeering for women’s rights should watch this movie so they are not caught up in the propaganda which presents something nefarious as noble, and wants to replace depravity for morality.Read More

इतिहास की भारतीय अवधारणा
प्रस्तुत समग्र विश्लेषण से अब यह बात निश्चित है की भारत में ‘इतिहास लेखन विधा’ का प्रचलन था | केवल इस विधा की शैली भिन्न है, इतिहास का अर्थ एवं विचार भिन्न है | यही कारण है कि आधुनिक इतिहास लेखन विधाने भारतीय इतिहास को शास्त्रीय स्थान प्रदान नहीं किया है | किन्तु राष्ट्र का स्वभाव, लोकमानस,चित्त एवं परम्पराओं का विचार करते हुए धर्म के आधार पर लिखी गई नैतिकता की कथाएँ यह भारत का इतिहास है | इसमें मूल्यों के विश्लेषण हेतु स्थान, काल, व्यक्ति एवं घटनाओं का प्रयोजन है | अर्थात ‘इतिहास’ यह भारत की अपनी परम्परा है |Read More

Indic View on Charity as Philanthropy for Sustainability (C20_Indic Wisdom Series_Sustainable Lifestyle)
Not provoking any eternal heavenly pleasure for after-life , Hindu philosophy has been always concerned with reducing suffering and promoting well-being that can be actualized in this material world. The ancient Indian scriptures always encourage us to make a positive impact on the world through various modes of charity. Millions of people are there in this world, who are in worse conditions than us. That might be not their fault or beyond their ability to change or prevent. Here, let us see, how the Shiva Purana reminds us that we are social creatures and that the noblest way for us to advance is by helping those who are unable to help themselves and sharing with others.Read More

An ancient Hindu cult: Where the Goddess, Earth and Mother become synonymous (C20_Indic Wisdom Series_Sustainable Lifestyle)
... the land for agriculture should not be scratched or hit with the plough then. Besides, shaving is also prohibited and a self-controlled life is to be lived. Since she takes care of us throughout the year, hence, we must also keep on paying attention to her- and let her blessings bring wellness to everyone.Read More
