Learn Sanskrit And Read The Scriptures For Yourself!

Dedicated to learning Sanskrit, the cardinal aim of this blog is to give the reader direct access to ancient Scriptures, Śāstras, Literature, Philosophy and so on. The approach is primarily grammatical, but opinion pieces will inevitably feature. I approach the Scriptures with respect, but from a historical, social and mythical point of view. If you are looking for swooning devotion, this is not the blog for you.

Friday, 19 April 2013

Representations of Human Beauty & Physique from Sanskrit Texts: Part- I

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Welcome back, guest writer* Gyanendra Narayan! In this day and age of obsession with the physical form, six packs, enhancements, treatm...
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Wednesday, 10 April 2013

Dharma, Artha, Kāma, Mokṣa – III

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Continuing his series on  Dharma, Artha, Kāma, Mokṣa ,  Bibek Debroy  talks to us about the importance of silence and inner contemplati...
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Monday, 25 March 2013

Bandhu in the Upanishads: Background note for Twitter session 25/03/2013

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When we hear the word, upaniṣad our most immediate response is "ātman=brahman" because that is indeed the central and most power...
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Thursday, 21 March 2013

Patañjali's yogasūtra 1:23 Īśvara-praṇidhāna

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In the last four sūtras we learned that samādhi is a result either of birth, certain qualities, the intensity of the practioner's de...
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Monday, 18 March 2013

Bhagvad Gita 9:23-24

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5th cen. temple panel, Deogarh, Gupta Period In response to a special request from one of the followers of #SanskritAppreciationHour ...
Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Dharma, Artha, Kāma, Mokṣa – II 'आत्मन्'

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Continuing his series " Dharma, Artha, K ā ma, Mok ṣ a," this month Bibek Debroy introduces core beliefs in Hinduism. Desp...
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Tuesday, 12 March 2013

The Art of Asking The Right Question

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In the guest writer* series, please welcome  Gyanendra Narayan.   Gyanendra  is a Bangalore, India based Sanskrit enthusiast who loves...
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Devout but liberal Hindu.Dislike imposition of religious ideas. Prefer to read original texts and make up my own mind.
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