Venkatesham

Venkatesham

“When you are born with a question in your soul, the answer becomes your life’s work.” Venkatesham is the founder and guiding spirit behind Bharathiyam — a digital dharmic initiative dedicated to reviving, preserving, and sharing the timeless soul-wisdom of Bharat. Born into a traditional family rooted in simplicity, reverence, and moral strength, his life bridges two worlds — the outer world of technology and digital communication, and the inner world of silence, reflection, and spiritual seeking. The articles and essays featured on Bharathiyam are not recent creations, but part of a lifelong body of work that began more than two decades ago. Many of them were originally written between 2000 and 2020, stored quietly as Word documents — reflections, insights, and learnings collected through years of sādhanā, study, and service. These writings are now being published in their original spirit, dated according to when they were first composed. Alongside Bharathiyam, he continues to nurture two interconnected literary trilogies exploring dharma, family, and the soul’s journey — expressions of the same inner quest that began long ago and continues to unfold through his work and life.

Shani – The God of Justice

In the vast cosmic order of Sanātana Dharma, each graha (planet) is not merely a celestial body but a conscious force, a devata, embodying specific principles of life. Among them, Shani (Saturn) occupies a place both feared and revered. He…

Navaratri – The Nine nights of Celebration!

Navaratri—literally “nine nights”—is one of Bharat’s most-loved festivals, a collective bow to the Divine Feminine (Shakti) in her myriad forms. In 2025, Sharadiya Navaratri begins on Monday, September 22 with Ghatasthapana (Kalasha installation) and concludes on Wednesday, October 1. The…