Ugadi is the first day of the new year according to the Luni-solar calendar. Krodhi Samvatsara will be followed by Viśvāvasu in the Gregorian year of 2025. What do our Shāstras say about how to celebrate the New Year? Let’s find out! The 60 Year Cycle There are 60 names… Read More »Ugādi & Gudi Padwa – Celebrations according to Shāstras
Shiva has been referenced multiple times as Rudra in the Vedas. Let’s learn about how Rudra is described in our core Vedic texts through the Bhāshyams of Sāyanachārya and Bhattabhāskara. But first, what is a Bhāshyam? Who are Sāyanachārya and Bhattabhāskara? A Bhāshyam is an explanation or commentary of another… Read More »Lessons from Shatarudreeyam of the Yajurveda
Modern India adopted its current constitution on 26 January 1950. But this Constitution is inspired by the Western model that began with the Nation States concept of the 1800s. Bhārat, however, has always had a plethora of Shāstrās that were typically consulted by the rulers to ensure just rule over… Read More »The Indian Constitution Vs Chanakya Niti: How does it compare?
Makar Sankrānti marks the sun’s transition into Capricorn (Makara Rāshi), symbolizing the start of a new harvest cycle. But there are 12 Rāshis…. so does that not mean there are 12 Sankrāntis? Yes, there are! Each rāshi is a constellation in the sky visible from Earth. A Sankrānti is defined… Read More »Makar Sankrānti – One among 12 Sankrāntis !
Swami Vivekananda’s wisdom for youth remains profoundly relevant, even after more than a century. Vivekananda’s approach offers a holistic blueprint for excellence that nurtures the body, mind, and soul. On India’s Youth Day, celebrated on his birth anniversary 12 January, 1863 his teachings resonate even more profoundly, especially for those… Read More »The Legacy of Swami Vivekananda: Life Lessons for Youth