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The Library Cave
The Mogao Caves complex in Dunhuang, China is one of the most significant Buddhist sites in the world. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in…
Mar 10
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The Library Cave
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December 2024
Reflections on the year and our most popular posts!
Wishing my Readers a Happy 2025!!
Dec 31, 2024
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Illuminated Ramayanas — an illustration from a Persian translation of the Ramayana
The Mughal emperor Akbar (r.1542 - 1605) ordered the translation of important religious texts, including the Ramayana, into Persian.
Dec 6, 2024
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Illuminated Ramayanas — an illustration from a Persian translation of the Ramayana
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November 2024
Nuggets from 'Kambaramayanam'
While Kamban's 'Iramavataram' is, no doubt, an important religious text, it is also a work of significant literary merit. It is the latter aspect that…
Nov 24, 2024
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Nuggets from 'Kambaramayanam'
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October 2024
The Sacred Lake of the Deeds of Ram
In 1574, Tulsidas commenced the composition of his Ramcharitmanas. Tulsi’s epic poem became, and remains, the dominant and accepted version of Ram’s…
Oct 27, 2024
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The Sacred Lake of the Deeds of Ram
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September 2024
Bhakti and the Story of Rama
With the advent of bhakti, Rama’s transition from godlike prince to God became complete. This was a critical transformation of the Rama story—unlike…
Sep 30, 2024
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Bhakti and the Story of Rama
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August 2024
The Valmiki Ramayana
Preamble
Aug 22, 2024
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The Valmiki Ramayana
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July 2024
The Story of Rama
Valmiki asks the divine sage Narada whether there is a man in this world who is truly virtuous, who speaks the truth, is true to his vows, kind…
Jul 24, 2024
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June 2024
"My aim is to try to put women back into history where they belong. "
A conversation with writer and historian Dr. Devika Rangachari
Jun 16, 2024
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"My aim is to try to put women back into history where they belong. "
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May 2024
It's been two years!
We began our exploration of Indian literature two years ago...and today, we'd like to hear from our readers...
May 27, 2024
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It's been two years!
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March 2024
"I do not believe all kids have to read."
A conversation with children's publisher and editor Sayoni Basu.
Mar 26, 2024
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"I do not believe all kids have to read."
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Veda, Vedanta, Vedanga
An overview of Vedic texts
Mar 8, 2024
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