The revered Sant Dnyaneshwar, a prominent Marathi saint and poet, faced significant hostility from the Brahmanas of Alandi due to his family's background. His father, Vitthal Pant, had renounced ...

Sangam poets were given food by their patrons: roasted meat and toddy. There are songs praising chieftains who are generous, ...

This is indicated by the royal edicts of Ashoka. When one reads the royal edicts of Ashoka, one realises that the land was dominated by two schools of thought: the Sramanas, or the monastic orders ...

The practice of constructing an agnikshetra dates back to the Vedic period, approximately between 1500-500 BCE. These rituals are detailed in texts such as the Yajurveda and the Brahmanas, which ...

He exclusively trained Brahmanas in the art of warfare. Despite being a Kshatriya, Karna, the well-known antagonist of the Mahabharata, sought Parshuram's instruction. Upon discovering Karna's ...

The Ganesh festival became a kind of a series of extension lectures on various topics and opportunities for the study or re-reading of Hindu religious books like Vedas, the Brahmanas, the Upanishads, ...

Since ancient times, gurus have held a revered position in Indian culture, with their relationship with disciples marked by profound devotion and respect. On this Teachers’ Day, take a look at some of ...