Sastri felt politically marginalized by the rise of Gandhi and Nehru’s mass movements. He expressed melancholy and resignation about the eclipse of moderate liberalism. ‘I am a clod of miserable earth, which nothing can galvanise. Let me be’”, he had written to a friend. His personal relation with Gandhi was respectful and affectionate despite politicalContinue reading “The Rt.Hon’ble Srinivasa Sastri’s memory and legacy… (Part-12): …Lecture #15 of the “Lectures on the Ramayana”…”
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“Gayathri mantra Japam 1008”: “mithhyaatheetha praayaschittaarthham”… what is it?
Yesterday Saturday, 8th August 2025 was the auspicious annual Upakarma Day that is so very important for all members of the Brahmin community in Tamil Nadu. Upakarma is the anniversary occasion when all Brahmins renew their vow to continue the traditional vocation in life of “vedaadhyayana” which consists in engaging constantly in chanting the VedasContinue reading ““Gayathri mantra Japam 1008”: “mithhyaatheetha praayaschittaarthham”… what is it?”
India: “no country for intellectuals”?
https://open.substack.com/pub/thedigitalmeadow/p/the-death-of-the-public-intellectual?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web The above article is an excellent commentary on the subject of the waning vigour of the traditions of intellectualism in public debate within the general life of societies right across the globe. Why is the modern public intellectual a dying species? The above essay traces the cause to many reasons in America. But afterContinue reading “India: “no country for intellectuals”?”
நேற்று 10 ஜூலை 2025: திரு இந்திரா பார்த்தசாரதி (ஈபா) அவர்களுக்கு 95வது பிறந்தநாள் வாழ்த்துகள்: தமிழ்ப் பண்பாட்டின் மிக அன்பான வழிகாட்டியும் சிறந்த முன்னோடியுமான அவர்களுக்கு எனது பரிசு
வேதபுராவின் நடுவணர்கள்: மூலத்தை மீறிய ஒரு அற்புதமான மொழிபெயர்ப்புஇராசா இந்திரா பார்த்தசாரதிமொழிபெயர்ப்பு: எம். கே. சுதர்ஷன்ப்ளூரோஸ் பதிப்பகம், 2025★★★★★ (5/5 நட்சத்திரங்கள்) மொழிபெயர்ப்பு என்பதே மாற்றமாகிறதுஒரு மொழிபெயர்ப்பு அதன் மூலத்தைவிட மேலாக இருக்கிறது என்று கூறுவது தைரியமானது. ஆனால் இந்திரா பார்த்தசாரதியின் 1995ஆம் ஆண்டு தமிழ் நாவல் “வேதபுரத்து வியாபாரிகள்” என்பதற்கு எம். கே. சுதர்ஷன் செய்த ஆங்கில மொழிபெயர்ப்பு இந்த சாதனையை அடைந்துள்ளது. இது வெறும் மொழிகளுக்கிடையே பாலம் அமைப்பதல்ல; ஏற்கனவே பாராட்டப்பட்ட ஒரு படைப்பிற்குContinue reading “நேற்று 10 ஜூலை 2025: திரு இந்திரா பார்த்தசாரதி (ஈபா) அவர்களுக்கு 95வது பிறந்தநாள் வாழ்த்துகள்: தமிழ்ப் பண்பாட்டின் மிக அன்பான வழிகாட்டியும் சிறந்த முன்னோடியுமான அவர்களுக்கு எனது பரிசு”
(Part 4 of 4 Concluded): The “Seemantham” ritual: Age-old Sri Vaishnava “samskara” — rites, mantras, medico-spiritual significance and connection with the Bhagavath Gita
One very pertinent question about Seemantham that may arise in our minds is this: If the rite of “Seemantham” is a Vedic “samskara“; and if it must be conducted for sake of ensuring the wellbeing of the pregnant mother, the protection of her natal womb and the fetal life growing inside, how is it thatContinue reading “(Part 4 of 4 Concluded): The “Seemantham” ritual: Age-old Sri Vaishnava “samskara” — rites, mantras, medico-spiritual significance and connection with the Bhagavath Gita”
(Part 3 of 4) The “Seemantham” ritual: Age-old Sri Vaishnava “samskara” — rites, mantras, medico-spiritual significance and connection with the Bhagavath Gita
What are the specific mantras are chanted at the time of the seemanthan ritual? What do they signify? During the Seemantham ritual, specific Vedic mantras are chanted with the primary purpose of protecting the pregnant woman and her unborn child, invoking blessings for their health, prosperity, and safe delivery. The mantras also serve to ward off negative influences andContinue reading “(Part 3 of 4) The “Seemantham” ritual: Age-old Sri Vaishnava “samskara” — rites, mantras, medico-spiritual significance and connection with the Bhagavath Gita”
(Part 2 of 4) The “Seemantham” ritual: Age-old Sri Vaishnava “samskara” — rites, mantras, medico-spiritual significance and connection with the Bhagavath Gita
The ritual of administering the juice of the banyan tree (usually from its sprouts or seeds) into the nostrils of a pregnant woman during the Seemantham ceremony holds deep symbolic, spiritual, and traditional significance in the Sri Vaishnava and broader Hindu customs. Historical and Scriptural Roots Symbolic and Practical Significance Ritual Procedure Cultural and CommunityContinue reading “(Part 2 of 4) The “Seemantham” ritual: Age-old Sri Vaishnava “samskara” — rites, mantras, medico-spiritual significance and connection with the Bhagavath Gita”
(Part 1 of 4) The “Seemantham” ritual: Age-old Sri Vaishnava “samskara” — rites, mantras, medico-spiritual significance and connection with the Bhagavath Gita
Only a couple of days ago, my wife and I, along with all the rest of our near and dear family members, arranged to organize, perform and celebrate the ritual of “Seemantham” for our dear daughter-in-law. The event was duly conducted in accordance with the prescribed Vedic ‘sastra-s’ under the stewardship of our household “brihaspathi”Continue reading “(Part 1 of 4) The “Seemantham” ritual: Age-old Sri Vaishnava “samskara” — rites, mantras, medico-spiritual significance and connection with the Bhagavath Gita”
The AI engine Claude imitates my writing style to construct an appreciation of Shubhman Gill’s 269 at Edgbaston !
Question to Claude: You are MK Sudarshan. Can you write a blog about Shubman Gill’s double century at Edgbaston UK yesterday? Answer from Claude: The Cricket Field as Kurukshetra: Reflections on Young Gill’s Magnificent 269 From the desk of M K Sudarshan My dear readers, as I sit in my study this morning, contemplating the extraordinaryContinue reading “The AI engine Claude imitates my writing style to construct an appreciation of Shubhman Gill’s 269 at Edgbaston !”
“Yours affly…. this is an advice, and not a censure…”
My mother, Sangitha Kalananidhi & Padma Shree Awardee, Dr. Smt.Mani Krishnaswami was born on February 3, 1930 in Vellore, North Arcot District of Tamil Nadu. Mani, as she came to be popularly known later in life, was the eldest of 11 other siblings — six daughters and five brothers, age —born to her parents, CandadaiContinue reading ““Yours affly…. this is an advice, and not a censure…””