Indian civilisation & Culture

(On the occasion of India’s Independence day on 15th August) There is almost a consensus among modern intelligentsia that secularism

[Pub in Rbhu, August 2011] I have already discussed briefly in my earlier article on Vedic Society and Culture, some

Is there a philosophical element in the Vedas? The answer depends on the way we define philosophy.  If philosophy means

[Published in Rbhu, Feb 2011] Abstract The ancient civilisations can provide some luminous clues for understanding the spiritual and psychological

(This dialogue between a western philosopher and an Indian sage is an attempt to bring out the true spirit of

{Published in Next Future, June-Oct 2010] We have discussed in our previous articles some of the historical and cultural aspects

[Published in Mother India.] BRAHMACHARYA AND TAPAS  It is now universally recognised in the emerging thought in economics, management and

[Published in Mother India.] THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE The third and last quartet of the Indian social Ideal, is

[Published in Mother India.]  THE FOUR AIMS OF LIFE The second quartet of the Master-ideals of Indian culture is the

[Published in Mother India.] THE FOUR-FOLD SOCIAL ORDER AND NATION-BUILDING In our earlier article we have examined the ideal of