The Story of Manu Needhi Cholan and The Vedic Roots of Tamil Nadu
This statue of “Manu Needhi Konda Cholan” (Meaning: The Chola who upheld the Law of Manu) adorns the premises High Court of Tamil Nadu in Chennai. The King is famous for his integrity to the law. The story goes that a cow whose calf was killed by a chariot comes to the palace and rings the bell of justice and the King runs a chariot over More...
The American Guilt Syndrome
The subconscious mind of a victim of heinous crime often responds to the trauma by developing a Victim’s Guilt Syndrome, which is a psychological defense mechanism to stop having to deal with an external adversary. More...
The confused Modern Hindu
A proper diagnosis is essential for a correct prognosis and treatment. Swami Chinmayananda reinterpreted this ailment afflicting the Hindu masses as the Arjuna disease. A few years after this initial prognosis, More...
The Asymmetric Dialog Of Civilizations
The History In contrast with the clash of civilizations now being popularized, I would much rather propose a dialog among them. But what are the historical reasons for lack of this dialog, and what prevents this More...
Yoga: Freedom From History
When I first moved to the United States 4 decades ago, I was struck by the efforts made by individuals, civic societies and the American government to instill in Americans a strong historical identity. Secular American More...
Stereotyping Hinduism In American Education
This essay is based on an inquiry in which I wondered why: Hindu kids and even adults in America are apologetic about their religion, generally preferring to distance themselves from it and keep quiet about it. Educational More...
Ours is the only philosophy that we dance : In Conversation with Sonal Mansingh
There is nothing equivalent to kavya in the Abrahamic relogions. That is because liturgy is, for the most part, disconnected from the performing arts. There is no equivalent Jewish, christian or Islamic dance, epic More...
The Angry Hindu: The New Face of Hinduism
The Hindu is angry and rightfully so. For a thousand years we have been oppressed and tortured and discriminated against – both by enemies from outside who are relentless in their ruthlessness and cunning-ness More...
Stop this shocking discrimination against Hindus
Literally, the word “secular” means worldly as against religious. Historically and politically, the term “secularism” implies separation of state and religion, and non-discrimination on grounds of religion; More...
3 Indias at War: Sensex India, Maoist India, and Bharat: Rajiv Malhotra
In order to understand India’s present dynamics, it is helpful to think of three competing forces at work internally, each with its distinct support bases and strategic ambitions. Of these forces, Sensex India More...