Aryan Culture

An Epitome of Jainism (Digest)

By Unexhibited

1. Introduction to Jain Dialectical Method : Jainism's dialectic method, which links logic with metaphysics, predates Hegelian thought. The Jain sages developed this method, which emphasizes Unity in…

मर्यादा महोत्सव : अतीत-भविष्य का संगम

The text discusses the Terapanth Dharma Sangh, a Jain religious order founded 242 years ago by Acharya Bhikshu. It highlights the inherent tension between capability and ambition for position within…

महानता का दर्शन

The text emphasizes that in the field of spiritual practice, a person must walk on their own feet and ignite themselves with their own affection and wick. This effort makes a person the architect of…

वैज्ञानिकता का आतंक

The text critically examines the assumption that humans are purely physical entities governed solely by the laws of physical science, questioning whether consciousness is merely a combination of…

. A Bhakta’s Journey to Non-Duality—Mirabai: Loving Krishna to Being Krishna

By Shibani Chakraverty

The journey of a bhakta, as exemplified by Mirabai, involves the transformational interplay between devotion (bhakti) and non-duality (advaita), where the distinction between self and divine…

. Handling Sorrow and Grief

By SWAMI SAMARPANANANDA

"Handling Sorrow and Grief" addresses the complex process of coping with emotional pain and loss. It emphasizes that grief is a natural response to significant life changes, such as the death of a…

. Inspiring Anecdotes and Parables

By SWAMI VIDEHATMANANDA

King Bharata, the first emperor of India, sought to immortalize his name and achievements by inscribing his bio-data and accomplishments on a victory pillar at Rishabh Koot mountain after conquering…

. Spiritual Realisation through Communion with Nature

By SWAMI SURARCHITANANDA

The text emphasizes the profound spiritual potential accessible through deep communion with nature, presenting it as a pathway to self-realization and transcendence. It highlights that nature serves…

. Sri Ramakrishna’s Thread of Love for Resolving Conflict

By NAVIN CHANDRA MISHRA

Sri Ramakrishna’s thread of love played a pivotal role in resolving conflicts within the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, fostering unity among his disciples. When Swami Vivekananda introduced the…

' भूयोविद्य: ' 'स्थिरपीत: ' વિદ્વાન શ્રી નગીનભાઈ શાહ

By Lakshmesh Joshi

' भूयोविद्य: ' 'स्थिरपीत: ' विद्वान, શ્રી નગીનભાઈ શાહ લક્ષ્મેશ જોષી “ત્યાયશાસ્રની એક હસ્તપ્રત મેં જોઈ છે. તમે તેનું સંપાદન કરશો તો એક સાહું પુસ્તક ' ઉમેરાશે!” - આવા અર્થના શબ્દો, જયારે હું નગીનભાઈને,…

‘Exists’ and ‘Predicate’

By J. L. Shaw

“‘Exists’ and ‘Predicate’” by J. L. Shaw tackles a fundamental question in philosophy of language: whether the word ‘exists’ functions as a predicate. The article surveys arguments against treating…

'Imagination' in Indian Poetics

By T. N. Sreekantaiya

This substantial essay explores the concept of imagination (pratibhā) in classical Indian poetics. Beginning with Bharata’s Nāṭyaśāstra, it traces how later theorists such as Ānandavardhana,…

'Karttari' ke Sutron ki Samiksha

By Kamleshkumar Ch. Choksi

This article delves into the grammatical and philosophical examination of a set of aphorisms known as the ‘Karttari Sūtras’, which concern constructions where the agent performs the action. The…

'Kasiraja' of Bhasa - An Appraisal

By Sudarshan Kumar Sharma

Sudarshan Kumar Sharma’s article investigates the enigmatic figure referred to as ‘Kasiraja’ in two plays attributed to the ancient dramatist Bhasa—“Pratijna‑Yaugandharayana” and “Avimaraka”. The…

‘MANISHA MANDIR’: GLORY OF MOTHERHOOD (Dec )

'Manisha Mandir': Glory of Motherhood, published in December 2017, celebrates the profound role of motherhood in shaping individuals and society. The article emphasizes the emotional, physical, and…

'Niravasita' (Panini 2.4.10)

By M. Srimannarayana Murti

M. Srimannarayana Murti analyses Panini’s grammatical rule 2.4.10, which prescribes a singular case ending for samahara dvandva compounds denoting ‘unexpelled’ (aniravasita) sudras. He explains…

‘Tatparya’ in Bhoja

By Tapasvi Shambhuchandra Nandi

Focusing on Bhoja’s theory of tātparya (the intended meaning of a sentence), this article builds on Dr Raghavan’s exposition and examines the textual passages in Bhoja’s writings. After quoting a…

‘Vachasi’ in Rock Edict VI of Asoka

By Vasudeva S. Agrawala

This philological note examines the term ‘vachasi’ in Asoka’s sixth rock edict. The edict states that the emperor’s reporters may approach him at any time or place—while he is eating, in the harem or…

‘त्रिवेन्द्रम्‑रूपक’ मां सन्स्कारुपनो विशेष विनियोग

By Vasantkumar M. Bhatt

Written in Gujarati, this article examines the play ‘Trivendram‑Rūpaka’ and its distinctive use of rhetorical devices or *saṃskāra*. After outlining the play’s plot and characters, the author…

‘धम्म’ एक मात्र ताराणहार : पुस्तक की समीक्षा

By Sagarmal Jain

यह लेख "धम्म एक मात्र ताराणहार" नामक पुस्तक की समीक्षा प्रस्तुत करता है। पुस्तक में लेखक ने यह सिद्ध करने का प्रयास किया है कि धम्म, या धार्मिक–नैतिक आचरण, ही जीव को संसार के बंधनों से मुक्त करा सकता…