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Why Colonial Regimes Feared Indigenous Literacyand How Dharmic Traditions Resisted
Indigenous literacy has long empowered communities to preserve memory, assert rights, and maintain cultural continuitycapacities that colonial regimes often perceived as threats. In South Asia under British Colonial Rule, vernacular education and scripts strengthened social cohesion across dharmic traditions, connecting Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Policies privileging English-medium instruction and standardized curricula frequently displaced local…
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IIT Delhi Conference on Hindutva Highlights Inclusiveness, Dharmic Unity, and Global Peace
A national conference at IIT Delhi on 9 January 2026 examined the eternal relevance of Hindutva through an academic lens centered on dharma, inclusiveness, and constitutional pluralism. Sessions emphasized unity in diversity across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, drawing on anekantavada and ahimsa to model respectful, evidence-based dialogue. Attendees reported a campus climate that encouraged…
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Palghar Hostel Incident: Hindu Student Coerced to Offer namaz, Urgent Call for Campus Harmony
A case in Palghar, where a Hindu student was allegedly coerced to offer namaz in a college hostel, highlights urgent concerns about religious freedom, campus safety, and institutional accountability. The incident underscores Article 25 protections and the need for zero tolerance of religious coercion. Readers gain clarity on the legal and ethical framework, along with…
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AMU Professor Alleges 27-Year Identity-Based Harassment, Calls for Fair Probe and Safer Campuses
A professor at AMU has alleged 27 years of identity-based harassment, claiming that sustained institutional pressure and excessive workload led to severe mental stress and a miscarriage. These serious assertions require an independent, evidence-based inquiry grounded in constitutional equality and academic freedom. The focus should remain on conduct and institutional safeguardsnot communal identityto prevent polarization…
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From Stage to Side: Mastering Humble, Authentic Guidance in Dharmic Guru–Shishya Paths
This reflection examines why spiritual leaders across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism sometimes default to a performative “sage on the stage” stance and how a “guide by the side” approach better aligns with dharmic values. It explains how juniors may surpass seniors due to previous lifetime advancement and sincere practice, and how this can trigger…
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Beyond Classroom Walls: Unleashing Creative Minds with Dharmic Wisdom and Modern Innovation
Many creative students feel constrained by slow pacing, narrow syllabi, and memory-focused exams. Drawing on Dharmic wisdom from Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, this piece outlines how experiential, project-based learning transforms curiosity into real-world impact. It highlights the power of the guru–shishya tradition, Anekantavada, seva, mindfulness, and Karma Yoga to unify ethics and innovation. It…
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Vasai school ritual sparks concern: HJS urges action under Maharashtra Anti-Black Magic Act
An incident at the Holy Family Convent School in Vasai has triggered concern after an alleged unscientific ritual reportedly occurred on campus. Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has urged authorities to review the matter under the Maharashtra Anti-Black Magic Act, emphasizing child safety and legal compliance. The focus here is on evidence-based education, transparent communication, and…
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Gurukula Children Illuminate New Year’s Eve with Devotion, Culture, and Confidence
The Gurukula Hare Krishna Primary School’s New Year’s Eve event highlighted a holistic, Krishna conscious approach to learning. Students demonstrated confidence, creativity, and devotion through music, recitation, and storytelling. The program affirmed how cultural training enriches academic development with public speaking, teamwork, and emotional resilience. Families observed visible progress in attentiveness, gratitude, and empathy at…
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Online Gurbani Kirtan Mastery: A Step-by-Step Learning Manual for Ragas, Taal, and Simran
This step-by-step online manual equips learners with a clear path to Gurbani Kirtan, combining sur sadhana, raag–taal foundations, and careful Gurmukhi diction with devotional focus. It outlines a four-phase pedagogyfrom simran and technique to shabad learning, rhythmic integration, and digital presentationsuited to beginners and intermediates. Practical guidance covers harmonium basics, tabla or app-based theka, metronome…
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Raising Fearless Children: Powerful Parenting Lessons from Dharmic Wisdom and Practice
Fearlessness in childhood is best understood as calm confidence rooted in dharmic valuesahimsa, satya, seva, and mindful presence. Evidence-informed parenting lessons show that secure attachment, steady routines, and growth-oriented language build resilience. Mindfulness and breathing exercises (pranayama, anapanasati, simran) help children regulate emotions during exams, performances, and social pressures. Storytelling from Ramayana, Jataka, Jain traditions,…
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Vidya Ganapati: A Scholarly Guide to Knowledge, Memory, and the Joy of Learning
Vidya Ganapati symbolizes knowledge, wisdom, memory, and disciplined learning, guiding students and scholars toward clarity, focus, and ethical study. The iconographybook, rosary, lotus, and mouseinvites humility, contemplation, and purity of intent. Across homes and classrooms, simple practices like mindful breathing and mantra help calm anxiety and steady memory without replacing hard work. The ethos resonates…
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CBSE’s landmark revamp of NCERT Class 8: Shivaji Maharaj’s history expands to 22 pages, 2,200 words
CBSE has expanded the coverage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Class 8 NCERT textbook from 68 words to over 2,200 words across 22 pages. The revised chapter, ‘Rise of the Marathas’, provides clearer historical context and a more structured narrative for middle-school learners. This depth strengthens analytical skills by foregrounding chronology, causation, and balanced…
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Palghar College Hosts HJS Life‑Saving First Aid Lecture, Elevating Student Safety
Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) conducted a lecture on 14 December 2025 at National Kannada Education Society College, Umroli, Palghar, emphasizing why first aid training is vital for student safety and campus readiness. The session spotlighted the golden minutes after an incident, encouraging calm assessment, safe intervention, and prompt communication with emergency services. Framed within dharmic…
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Plato in Dialogue with Dharmic Wisdom: Insights from a Three-Day Symposium at SKUAST-Kashmir
A three-day international symposium at SKUAST-Kashmir brought Plato into conversation with Dharmic traditions, emphasizing unity in spiritual diversity. Scholars and students explored ethics, political philosophy, and the Socratic method alongside the Upanishads, Buddhist dialectics, Jain Anekantavada, and Sikh ethical reflection. The program modeled rigorous comparative studies and civil discourse, strengthening critical thinking and textual analysis.…
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Tirupati Polytechnic Row: Community Seeks Neutral Classrooms, Fair Probe, and Interfaith Harmony
A viral video from Sri Venkateswara Government Polytechnic (SVGP), Tirupati, sparked protests and calls for an impartial inquiry into alleged classroom preaching. This analysis reviews the issue through the principles of campus neutrality, due process, and religious freedom. It outlines practical steps for collegesclear codes of conduct, confidential grievance mechanisms, and transparent reviewto protect students…
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Kerala’s Forgotten Calculus: The Dharmic Knowledge Tradition that Preceded Newton by 200 Years
This essay examines how the Kerala School of Mathematics developed series expansions and methods akin to calculus centuries before their European articulation. It situates the debate within the politics of recognition, showing how Eurocentric narratives shaped the reception of Indian scientific achievements. It synthesizes George Gheverghese Joseph’s research on Madhava of Sangamagrama and his successors,…
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First English Release of Kavya-kaustubha: Unlocking Sri Baladeva Vidyabhusana’s Poetics
Kavya-kaustubha, composed by Sri Baladeva Vidyabhusana, is now available in English for the first time, opening a precise gateway to Sanskrit poetics. The work’s rigorously defined concepts, each paired with clear examples, make complex ideas accessible for students, educators, and researchers. This edition enhances classroom teaching and self-study while supporting comparative literary analysis. It also…
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NCERT’s new textbook reveals Ghaznavi’s raids and Somnath to foster balanced, inclusive learning
NCERT’s new textbook presents a more detailed, evidence-based account of Mahmud Ghaznavi’s campaigns, including the attack on Somnath, within the fuller context of 11th-century Indian history. The material prioritizes historiographical rigor by drawing on multiple sources and clarifying the political, economic, and cultural drivers of conflict. Students benefit from clearer timelines, geographies, and motives that…
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Choose Wonder Over Hype: Dharmic, Mindful Parenting Lessons from an Ordinary Life
This reflection explores William Martin’s The Parent’s Tao Te Ching as a guide to mindful parenting grounded in Dharmic values. It shows how attention to ordinary experiencesfood, grief, and touchbuilds emotional literacy, resilience, and secure attachment. The analysis connects these insights with shared principles across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, including ahimsa, seva, mindfulness, and…
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Jammu MBBS Row at SMVDIME: Urgent Call for Fair Admissions, Dialogue, and Unity
A focused, fact-based examination of the MBBS admissions row at SMVDIME in Jammu highlights growing calls for transparency, trust, and time-bound review. Community organisations, including Hindu groups, staged a peaceful march seeking clarity while many stakeholders urged that students’ academic schedules remain protected. Central questions involve NEET-based counselling, domicile and reservation norms, and publication of…