Non-Vedic Hinduism
The study of Hinduism reveals much more than the narrow ideas of the Vedic corpus. Yet it was the Veda that was privileged by the British, who were looking for a Hindu “holy book”... The post Non-Vedic...
View ArticlePursuit of Justice in Time
Everybody is seeking to reach the future by erasing the past. But time as a concept is the very opposite of justice... The post Pursuit of Justice in Time appeared first on Devdutt Pattanaik.
View ArticleRam Navami
“The Ramayana has never been a tale of Ram’s life. It is a tale of how Ram lived for others. By retelling his tale, storytellers hope to inspire themselves and others to live as Ram did.” — Devdutt...
View ArticleThe Mysterious Temple Texts Called Agama
Agamas are essentially manuals that were produced to manage temples. It is mainly, though not exclusively, a South Indian phenomenon, where there were vast temple complexes controlled by the...
View ArticleBollywood Wives and Brothels
Bollywood encourages housewives to dance in public and courtesans to pine for lovers. This conflation now has made its way to wedding altars... The post Bollywood Wives and Brothels appeared first on...
View ArticleJainism
Mahavir was conceived in the womb of a Brahmin woman, but according to Jains, a Tirthankar can only be born to a Kshatriya. So, the foetus must be transplanted by a goat-headed or deer-headed god named...
View ArticleRise of Hindu Monotheism
Vedic philosophy starts considering the idea of one god. It seems monotheistic. But that is not quite true... The post Rise of Hindu Monotheism appeared first on Devdutt Pattanaik.
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Dive into a blend of mythology and art that'll make your feed pop! Trust us; you don't want to miss out on these vibrant visuals... The post Discover Mythology Like Never Before: T-shirts from Devdutt...
View ArticleHanuman Jayanti
This Ram Navmi, to read Devdutts books about various aspects of The Ramayana, click the links below ... The post Hanuman Jayanti appeared first on Devdutt Pattanaik.
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