The Wonder that is Bharat
Bharat has maintained the longest, unbroken continuity of civilisation in the whole world. This is because the Hindu Dharma which is the basic culture of the country is based on…
Ancient Hindu Science
Vishu – Kerala New Year
The Hindu calculation of time depended on the movement of the planets. Using the most accurate of clocks — the planets, the calculations of the rishis were infallible. Our internal…
Three Unique Temples in North Andhra Pradesh
Sun Temple of Arasavalli Arasavalli is situated at the outskirts (2 KM) of Srikakulam town in Andhra Pradesh. There are two famous temples in Bharat for Sun God. Suryanarayana Swamy…
SIDDHA System of Medicine for Autism and other Intellectual Disabilities
Ancient and traditional system of medicines, which are holistic in nature, are becoming popular once again. In 2014, the Government of Bharat (India) established the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga…
A Very Brief History of Bharatiya Science
The annual Indian Science Congress, which just concluded, had its usual share of controversies about history of Bharatiya science and I have been asked to weigh in. It so turns…
Ram Swarup: The Hindu View of Education
Mr. Chairman, sisters and brothers, first I thank the organisers of this convention for inviting me here this evening and thus providing me an opportunity of being with you. When…
Dalits and Indigenous System of Education
Dharampal (The Beautiful Tree) has effectively debunked the myth that Dalits had no place in the indigenous system of education. Sir Thomas Munro, Governor of Madras, ordered a mammoth survey…
Pancha Bhoota Lingas – Manifestation of 5 elements of nature
Pancha Bhoota Sthalam refers to the locations of five temples dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva, each representing a manifestation of the five prime elements of nature: land, water, air, sky, and…
5th International Day of Yoga in Texas, USA
The Consulate General of Bharat, Houston in collaboration with Friends of Yoga, is organizing several events across Texas to celebrate the 5th International Day of Yoga (IDY). This ancient Bharatiya…
How Yoga Can Save You From Depression
Yoga is the most popular, yet the most misunderstood and misrepresented Hindu science. Yoga is commonly practiced as a physical training or “spiritual” exercise to rejuvenate yourself. This is not…