Under Manu Smriti there were only 4 varnas . Now there are countless ! Under the Constitution of India over the last 75 years we have seen right across this country, jurists and intellectuals like Justice Chandrus (and Chandrachuds too?) being inspired to pave the way for ceaseless proliferation of “jaathi”. Their great efforts at championing their cause best exemplifiesContinue reading “Justice Chandru, must rank amongst the top-listed “Abou Ben Adhams” of India”
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“In the Hindu nation-states of Nepal and Mauritius, is Caste consciousness prevalent?”: An informal chat with noted Tamil writer and scholar, Sri Indira Parthasarathy
The above video clip when I shared it with Sri Indira Parthasarathy this morning, it triggered off a very interesting and freewheeling conversation between us on the eternally controversial subject of Caste in Hindu society. Below is reproduced the Q&A verbatim : Me: Sir, watching the video-clip made me feel that NRI Indians are likeContinue reading ““In the Hindu nation-states of Nepal and Mauritius, is Caste consciousness prevalent?”: An informal chat with noted Tamil writer and scholar, Sri Indira Parthasarathy”
YouTube video: Book Launch Event on 3rd September 2023 at TAG Centre Auditorium: M. K. Sudarshan’s “ A TALE OF TWO CITIES, The Decline and Fall of the “Ubhaya Vedantins” – A history of the Sri Vaishnavas of Tamil Nadu that was never written”
For those who did not — or could not — attend the book release event of my book held at TAG Centre auditorium on 3rd September can watch it here . My speech is up to 41.40 and thereafter you can hear the speeches of the chief guests : Mr N.Gopalaswami, IAS and former ChiefContinue reading “YouTube video: Book Launch Event on 3rd September 2023 at TAG Centre Auditorium: M. K. Sudarshan’s “ A TALE OF TWO CITIES, The Decline and Fall of the “Ubhaya Vedantins” – A history of the Sri Vaishnavas of Tamil Nadu that was never written””
Indira Parthasarathy’s endorsement of my book “Tale of Two Cities – The Decline and Fall of the “ubhaya vedantins” : A history of the Sri Vaishnavas of Tamil Nadu that was never written”
R. Parthasarathy, commonly known as Indira Parthasarathy or Ee. Paa., is an Indian author and playwright who writes in Tamil. He has published 16 novels, 10 plays, anthologies of short stories, and essays. He is best known for his plays, “Aurangzeb”, “Nandan Kathai” and “Ramanujar”. He has been awarded the Saraswati Samman (1999), and isContinue reading “Indira Parthasarathy’s endorsement of my book “Tale of Two Cities – The Decline and Fall of the “ubhaya vedantins” : A history of the Sri Vaishnavas of Tamil Nadu that was never written””
The Pope’s Vatican has certain inviolable “sastras” that HINDU Acharyas do not and cannot claim
Pope says Catholic Church open to LGBT people, but rules apply: http://dhunt.in/OobGk By India Today via Dailyhunt The Catholic Church is equivocating on the issue of LGBTQ rights and same-sex marriage … The Pope says “same-sex attraction is not sinful but same-sex acts are “! Now, what does he mean by that ?! He alsoContinue reading “The Pope’s Vatican has certain inviolable “sastras” that HINDU Acharyas do not and cannot claim”
A Tale of Two Cities: THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE “UBAYA-VEDANTINS” An outline of the History of Sri Vaishnavas of Tamil Nadu that was never written- NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON AMAZON.IN in India
A Tale of Two Cities: THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE “UBAYA-VEDANTINS” An outline of the History of Sri Vaishnavas of Tamil Nadu that was never written https://amzn.eu/d/8JNB1S0 Dear friends and “bandhus”, My new book published is now available for sale on Amazon.in . Please buy a copy now , read it and give yourContinue reading “A Tale of Two Cities: THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE “UBAYA-VEDANTINS” An outline of the History of Sri Vaishnavas of Tamil Nadu that was never written- NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON AMAZON.IN in India”
Modi, the new Parliament building and Sengkol : a private debate between e-mail friends
A vigorous debate broke out this morning via exchange of emails between me and a couple of senior-citizen senior ranking retired ex-bureaucrats of the Government of India . I will not disclose their identities here as I value their privacy and also respect their right to their own views and convictions. But at the sameContinue reading “Modi, the new Parliament building and Sengkol : a private debate between e-mail friends”
The Decline and Fall of the “ubaya-vedaantin-s”: Part-43
Hereditary and/or traditional rights of control over temple wealth and administration All through the years during the period 1970s through 2000, the community of the “ubaya-vedaantins” plunged rapidly into a social morass. The language of their ancient traditions, Sanskrit, was in its death-throes if not already dead. The ancient social-contract of “varna-ashrama-dharma” in which, onceContinue reading “The Decline and Fall of the “ubaya-vedaantin-s”: Part-43″
The Decline and Fall of the “ubaya-vedaantin-s”: Part-42
“Brahminical dominance“: Education, Employment, Governance and Arts and Culture Throughout the post-Independence decades, until the very end of the 20th century CE, the Dravidian Movement launched in the State of Tamil Nadu by Periyaar and later crusaded by leaders such as C.N.Annadurai and M.Karunanidhi, became a social revolution of the non-Brahmins, by the non-Brahmins andContinue reading “The Decline and Fall of the “ubaya-vedaantin-s”: Part-42″
The Dark side of Dravidianism
In my humble opinion, Dravidian culture can be very proud of its wholesome and healthy worldview. But Dravidianism has 2 sides. One side has rich and ancient heritage in Tamizh… I.e. of great literature, fantastic art, beautiful music, colourful customs and traditions, and the large-hearted cosmopolitanism of a truly open society. There is however anotherContinue reading “The Dark side of Dravidianism”