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Tirupati

The Tirupati Town that V.N. Narasimha Iyengar Saw in 1872

V.N. Narasimha Iyengar proceeds to Tirupati after departing from Arakkonam. The description of his journey and the portrait of the sacred temple town of Tirupati in 1872 is illuminating to say the least.

Indian Democracy

DVG’s Immortal 30-Point Advice to Young Men Delivered in 1971

This is the full text of a letter that DVG wrote in 1971 to a disconcerted young college student seeking advice on entering public life.

D.V. Gundappa

This was the Lifelong Sankalpa of our Ancestors Just a Century Ago

In the final episode of this series, DVG evocatively reminisces about the lifelong conviction or Sankalpa that our ancestors had just about a century ago. And contrasts it with the great downfall that occurred in his own lifetime.

D.V. Gundappa

The Hindu Joint Family as the Purest Form of Democracy

In the second episode, DVG gives us a captivating and heartwarming portrait of the innate strength of a Hindu joint family system and characterises it as a government of the people in the real sense.

D.V. Gundappa

A Century of Cultural Erosion: Or How Hindus Lost Access to their Own Society and Culture

The first episode of a series featuring an English adaptation of DVG’s lecture titled "Samskruti" delivered at All India Radio on May 10, 1957. It an invaluable piece of contemplation on the rapid changes that had occurred in the Hindu society over the past half century.

Constituent Assembly Debates

The Kind of Hindus that Drafted our Legislations After Independence

A contemporary author writes with great feeling about the true character of the deracinated Hindus who drafted legislations that wreaked havoc on the Hindu society.

Vibhu Academy

[COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT] STUDIES IN NATIVE INDIAN SCIENCES

Vibhu Academy announces a new course titled Studies in Native Indian Sciences

Indian Cinema

Here’s a Recommended List of Indian Movies Based on Srimad Ramayana

A partial list of some of the best films made in various Indian languages based on Srimad Ramayana.

Lala Lajpat Rai

“Never Forget that We are Hindus First and Last!” — Lala Lajpat Rai’s Resounding Message to Indian American Students

The full text of Lala Lajpat Rai's inspiring message and advice dated 1916 to Indian students in America. It is still relevant to large sections of our NRIs.

Indian Education

[PHOTOESSAY] An Eyewitness Describes the Profound Learning Atmosphere of the Kangri Gurukula Academy in 1913

Founded in 1901-2, the Kangri Gurukula Academy near Hardwar, was inspired by the Gurukula ideal. It was originally the brainchild of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, which was concretised by Lala Munshi Ram.

Vibhu Academy

[New Course Announcement] Basic Training in Shilpa-Chitra or Temple Art

Vibhu Academy announces a new course in Basic Training in Shilpa-Chitra or Temple Drawing.

Hindu Folklore

The Poor Brahmin and the Five Gold Cups

A simple but enchanting folktale from South India that is also deeply instructive

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