The Maṇḍala of a Temple: Cosmic Design on Earth

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In Sanātana Dharma, a temple is not merely a building but a cosmic diagram brought into stone. Every pillar, every…

The Seven Horses of Surya’s Chariot

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In Vedic symbolism, the Sun (Surya Deva) rides across the sky in a golden chariot drawn by seven horses. Described…

The Upanishads: Dialogues That Shaped Indian Philosophy

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If the Vedas are the foundation of Sanātana Dharma, the Upanishads are its crown. Known collectively as Vedānta—the “end of…

Arunachala: The Mountain of Fire and Silence

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In the small town of Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, rises a mountain that has drawn saints, seekers, and devotees for millennia—Arunachala.…

The Kittur Uprising of 1824: When an Entire Kingdom Rose Together

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Indian history remembers 1857 as the “First War of Independence,” but decades earlier, in a small principality of Karnataka, a…

How to Read a Panchanga: A Beginner’s Guide

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The flow of time is not only mechanical; in Sanātana Dharma, it is sacred. Each day carries unique energies shaped…

The Story of Śikhidhvaja and Cūḍālā — The Queen Who Awakened First

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(from Yoga Vāsiṣṭha Tales) Opening SceneAs dawn’s first light touched the palace courtyard, Prince Rāma sat silently before the sage.…

Navaratri: Nine Nights of the Goddess

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Among the many sacred festivals of Bhārata, Navaratri stands out as a celebration of divine feminine power. For nine nights…

Digital Dharma: Why We Must Archive Our Sacred Texts

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Bharat’s spiritual tradition is one of the richest in the world. The Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Itihasas, Agamas, stotras, and bhakti…

Suśruta: The Father of Surgery

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Among the many jewels of ancient India’s scientific and spiritual heritage, Suśruta shines as a pioneer of healing. Revered as…