Category Archives: Hinduism

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

A young officer was travelling to another place to listen to a lecture, at a village, somewhere in Bengal, during the late 19th century. The train reached its destination and the officer was looking for a coolie to carry his … Continue reading →

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Maharshi Karve

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

In my previous article, I had written about Kandukuri Veeresalingam, who pioneered widow remarriage in Andhra Pradesh, and also championed women’s education. The late 19th century and early 20th century had seen many reform movements in India, first starting from … Continue reading →

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Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

“Dhittamaina silpalu, devalalu, Kattukadhala, chitrangi kanaka medalu. Kottukoni poyi vunna koti lingalu, Veeresalingam okadu migilenu chaalu” (Magnificent sculptures and temples, Golden Roofs of the story teller Chitrangi, Crore Shiva lingas washed away, Veeeresalingam left alone is enough). So go the … Continue reading →

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Swami Dayananda Saraswati

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

‘   1838, Tankara, Kathiawar( now currently in Morbi district of Gujarat)– A 14 year old boy named Moolshankar was keeping awake, during the Shiv Ratri Jagaran, at the local temple. So named, because he was born in the Mul … Continue reading →

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Sringeri & The Hoary Guru-Shishya Parampara

Posted on January 22, 2015 by PARIN

The Guru has been accorded to a very high position in our Indian tradition. No one can attain fulfillment of the purpose of life without the grace of a Guru. We all desire Moksha whose sole means to attainment is Jnana (knowledge). The Vedas say that one attains immortality … Continue reading →

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Here they worship the villain….

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

There is a standard format for all tales and epics. There would be the protagonist(s), supporting characters and the antagonist(s) and at the end, good wins over evil, and the protagonist emerges victorious. Generally, the protagonist would be an embodiment … Continue reading →

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Bhadrachalam and Ramadasu

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

After   Shree Venkateswara, the next most popular God in the Telugu states would have to be Shree Rama himself. The Ramalayas or the Ram temples are pretty much a common sight in almost every village in the Telugu states. The … Continue reading →

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Swami Vivekananda

Posted on April 8, 2007 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

1893, Chicago, The World Parliament of Religions -A young monk from India, dressed in orange robes, stood up to address the gathering. He bowed nervously to Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning, and started with “Sisters and Brothers of America”. The … Continue reading →

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Puri- A trip back in time

Posted on July 25, 2005 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

In my last article I had written about my trip to Konark and the Sun Temple or Black Pagoda . After finishing our visit to the Sun Temple, we had a lunch at a shack that passed off as a … Continue reading →

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And quite flows the Ganges…

Posted on January 9, 2005 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

  The Ganga , The Ganges or ’’Ganga Maiyya’’( the mother river) is what pervades the consciousness of this town in Uttaranchal. The sight of the river flowing down and cutting across the massive gorges is just awesome.When one speaks … Continue reading →

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