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Hindu Society

Manusmriti as a digest of the Hindu Philosophy of Life

In this episode, D.V. Gundappa examines the Manusmriti from the premises set out by Manu himself.

Vibhu Academy

NEW COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT: SHIVA TATTVA

Vibhu Academy announces a new course on Shiva-Tattva conducted by stalwart scholars.

Manusmriti

The Vedic Basis of the Manusmriti Explained by DVG in 14 Postulates

In this episode, DVG sketches out the Vedic philosophical premise as the basis for the Manusmriti in 14 postulates.

D.V. Gundappa

The Manusmriti Special Series: DVG’s Guide to Understanding the Manusmriti

The first episode of a series on correctly understanding the Manusmriti drawn from D.V. Gundappa's treatise titled "The Code of Manu."

Hindu Folklore

The Story of Manasa Devi the Naga Goddess of Bhagirathi

The unknown folklore of Manasa Devi, the snake-goddess worshipped in the Bhagirathi-Hooghly region about a century ago.

Swami Vivekananda

The Superhuman Diet and Demonic Workout Regime of Pehlwan Gobar Goho

A rare anecdote describing the diet and workout routine of the fabled pehlwan, Gobar Goho or Gobar Guha or Jatindra Charan Guha as witnessed by the editor of a British magazine.

Advaita

The Andha Master of Varanasi and Sri Sri Naga Baba's Exposition of Nama-Yoga

This is the highly evocative story of the Andha Master, a self-realised Mahatma who lived in Varanasi.

Sanatana Dharma

In the Company of Sadhus: Sri Sri Naga Baba, the Digambara Sadhu of Varanasi

The first episode of a series documenting the exalted spiritual lives of obscure Sadhus and Sanyasis.

Reading List

The Dharma Dispatch Bestsellers 2022

A list of the most read pieces on The Dharma Dispatch in 2022.

Muslim History of India

When Jadunath Sarkar’s Personal Library Became the Single Source for Studying the Medieval History of India

Jadunath Sarkar spent a fortune from his pocket for building a vast and invaluable personal library, which became the single-most hub for studying the medieval history of India.

Jadunath Sarkar

How Acharya Jadunath Sarkar Built his Personal Library

Here are some delightful and hugely inspiring excerpts from the reminisces in which Acharya Jadunath Sarkar tells us how he built his personal library.

Kautilya

[COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT] Kautilya's Arthasastra: A Comprehensive Study

VIBHU ACADEMY offers a new online course titled "Kautilya's Arthashastra: A Comprehensive Study."