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Political Subjugation, Internal Faultlines, and Hindu Civilisation: An Evidence-Based Reappraisal
UPSC Secretary Shashi Ranjan Kumar’s remarks—linking Hindu civilisation’s decline to political subjugation and internal shortcomings—have revived a vital debate. This evidence-based analysis distinguishes between transient state contraction and enduring civilisational continuity across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It maps key turning points from the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire to British Colonial Rule, while highlighting…
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Cyclical Puranic Time vs Linear Chronology: A Rigorous, Evidence-Aware Rethink of Archaeology
This article places the cyclical Puranic model of time alongside the linear chronology that guides most modern archaeology, showing how each framework shapes questions, methods, and interpretations. It explains the technical architecture of Puranic time—yugas, manvantaras, and kalpas—and situates it within a broader dharmic consensus shared by Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cosmologies. The discussion surveys…
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From India to Bharat
This thought-provoking blog post delves into the dichotomy between India’s current state and its Dharmic essence, contemplating a transition from Euro-Christian impositions to a society aligned with its ancient Dharmic roots. Referencing J Sai Deepak’s insights, the narrative emphasizes the imperative of decolonizing mindsets to reclaim a genuine Indic past and chart a Dharmic future.…