Fifth level of Seven. Of the first day of Seven. This is about the first mantra of Rig Veda. Every day we choose one mantra. Written for professionals and academics, comfortable with incomprehensibility. Tone: Philosophical, Rhythmic, Cosmic.
Fourth level of Seven. Of the first day of Seven. This is about the first mantra of Rig Veda. Every day we choose one mantra. Written for graduates, ready to grapple with complexity. Tone: Transformative, Intense, Hermetic.
Third level of Seven. Of the first day of Seven. This is about the first mantra of Rig Veda. Every day we choose one mantra. Written for graduate students. Tone: Technical, Esoteric, Structured.
Second level of Seven. Of the first day of Seven. This is about the first mantra of Rig Veda. Every day we choose one mantra. Written for early-teens. Tone: Analytical, Motivational, Structural.
First level of Seven. Of the first day of Seven. This is about the first mantra of Rig Veda. Every day we choose one mantra. Written for daughters. And sons. Specifically for my daughter. Tone: Wonder-filled, Celebratory, Empowering.
The vibrancy of Indian culture is often showcased across media, from Hollywood and Bollywood films to serious documentaries. The festival of colours is almost always part of that montage. It appears as spontaneous joy. A riot of abandon. I am speaking, of course, about Holi. In films it looks random. Filmed whenever the cinematic flow … Continue reading Holi: A Geological Record of The Indian Heart
An apology, several digressions, and a proposal for Mythoscopy Let me start with an apology. This one is mine. For being long-winded.For sometimes being opaque when clarity was within reach.For circling ideas instead of charging straight at them. But I have learnt, slowly, that some ideas don’t survive being charged at. They need to be … Continue reading From Facts to Myths
The human brain has one thing in abundance that brains of most other species do not have at all. That is the power to dream! And one of the most fantastical things we dream of is that given enough data and enough amount of thinking and more than enough amount of jargon we can solve … Continue reading The Fantastical Human Brain
The post explores the concept of "mythoscopy," which examines how traditional stories evolve over time, using the tales of Rāma and Krishna as focal points. It highlights Shabari's story within the Rāmāyana, showcasing its transformation from simple devotion to a powerful symbol of equality. This adaptability is crucial for enduring narratives.
The village clearing buzzed with murmurs as Bhaskar, the farmer, arrived, hefting his worn hoe over his shoulder. Thick-set and sun-darkened, he looked every bit the weathered laborer, whose strength and weariness were born of the soil. He was already tired of what he expected tonight—a ritual of tales and chants too fantastic for his … Continue reading Of Desire and the Ordinary: Tale of Vena and Prithu
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