Sikhism, Conceptual Substructures

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The Punjabi word ‘Sikh’ means ‘disciple’. Those who identify themselves as Sikhs are the followers of Akal Purakh (Timeless Being). India’s youngest expanding Indigenous tradition, almost 25 million people worldwide, emerged more than five hundred years ago. The fascinating fact about Sikhism is that even though they are nearly 2 percent of the nation, their … Read more

A mini tale of climate change.

Aachu

Recently, I went to East Rathong Glacier, Sikkim for field work and met “Aachu” at the base camp. ““Aachu” being a caretaker of HMI base camp, Chowrikhang, Sikkim completely understands what Climate Change is all about. He says “Hiu paglinu ta yaha matrai kaha ho ra? Sansar vari nai cha ni” (Melting of ice is … Read more

Rani Gaidinliu, Lessons of Development, an essay

rani gaidinliu

Rani Gaidinliu was born on 26 January 1915 at a small village in Manipur called Nungkao. She was a Naga spiritual leader inclined towards Nationalism. Rani led a revolt against British rule in India. The title Rani was given by Nehru considering her role in National Movement. Her quest began after she joined a cultural … Read more

Lessons from Alluri Sitaram Raju, an essay

Alluri Sitaram Raju

Alluri Sitaram Raju was born in Mogallu, in the West Godavari District in 1897. He studied till 5th class at various schools. Alluri was not a bright school student. However, his approach towards learning spirituality and Indian Philosophy was remarkable. At Narasapur he developed a keen interest in Indian Culture. Alluri’s interest areas were Astrology, … Read more

‘Unity in Religion’ for solving Climate Change; lessons from Swami Vivekananda.

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The world has got enough to ruin one’s life by religious hatred, communal riots, natural calamities, global warming, or pandemics such as COVID-19. In this challenging time, the life and thought of Swami Vivekananda can act as a rescuer to the world, especially the youths of India. His work encompasses all that is required to … Read more

Swami Vivekananda as a Nationalist; an essay.

Vivekananda, an essay

Swami Vivekananda was a Nationalist, however, his Nationalistic influence remains unsung. He was an epithet of true Unity. Swami Vivekananda was the hero of the intellect. His mind was the union of rationality and spirituality. He was born Narendranath Datta at Calcutta on 12 January 1863. Since the early days, Narendra was a rational kid. However one … Read more

TALLAPAKA ANNAMACHARYA SANKEERTHANAS (1408 – 1503 A.D.)

Annamacharya

Brief Biography of Annamacharya In the sankeerthana copper – plates and epigraphs of Tirupati devasthanam, four cohorts of the Tallapakam family, who grew up in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries A.D., come to prominence. Tallapakam poets were Nandavarika Brahmins, including Allasani Peddanna, the graceful poet in the court of Krishnadeva Raya. Annamacharya is the first … Read more

Aesthetics of wonderful devotion and divine love: Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba’s composition.

2 Famous Telugu Poet: Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Indian Postage Stamp issued on 26 April 2017.

Brief Biography of Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Aesthetics in India has produced a vast array of human experiences, thoughts, values, beliefs, and pleasures. From the extreme north to the far south, Indian aesthetics and traditions are the oldest and largest. Indian aesthetic notions eventually spanned disciplines and became useful to practically all researchers and scholars in … Read more