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Practical Vedānta in the Works of M. Hiriyanna
Philosophy Jul 20, 2017

Practical Vedānta in the Works of M. Hiriyanna

A paper titled “The Perspective of Practical Vedānta in the Works of M. Hiriyanna” was presented by Arjun Bharadwaj at the international conference “New Frontie...

Arjun Bharadwaj
Kālidāsa and India
Literature Jul 20, 2017

Kālidāsa and India

Perhaps there is no other poet in Sanskrit or any other Indian language who has described the mythology, knowledge, geography, flora and fauna of our country in...

Vasuki H A
Mahābhārata – The Pauṣya-upaparva
Epics Jul 18, 2017

Mahābhārata – The Pauṣya-upaparva

The third adhyāya of the Ādi-parva contains the ‘Pauṣya’(upa)parva. The Sūta, Ugraśrava tells the story of Uttaṅka. After completing his studies, Uttaṅka sets o...

A R Krishna Sastri | Trans: Arjun Bharadwaj, Hari Ravikumar
Kālidāsa’s Works – The Plays
Literature Jul 16, 2017

Kālidāsa’s Works – The Plays

5. Mālavikāgnimitram This is probably Kālidāsa’s first drama. This is proved by the first few verses in this drama, where he salutes earlier poets and humbly dr...

Vasuki H A
Kālidāsa’s Works – The Poems
Literature Jul 12, 2017

Kālidāsa’s Works – The Poems

There are many works in Sanskrit claiming Kālidāsa to be their author. However, after critical analysis, scholars are unanimous in crediting seven works to Kāli...

Vasuki H A
Mahābhārata – Organization of the Parvas
Epics Jul 11, 2017

Mahābhārata – Organization of the Parvas

Adhyāya 2. Parvasaṅgraha-parva The second adhyāya contains the Parvasaṅgraha section.  This contains information such as the...

A R Krishna Sastri | Trans: Arjun Bharadwaj, Hari Ravikumar
Kālidāsa – Our National Poet
Literature Jul 10, 2017

Kālidāsa – Our National Poet

India is home to a unique and vibrant civilization. It is unique for being the only ancient civilization to have survived the test of time. The ancient Egyptian...

Vasuki H A
Vacana-bhārata – Introduction
Epics Jul 08, 2017

Vacana-bhārata – Introduction

This Vyāsa-pūrṇimā, Prekshaa is delighted to present a translation of the masterly introductory essay of A R Krishna Sastri to his magnum opus, the Vacana-...

A R Krishna Sastri | Trans: Arjun Bharadwaj, Hari Ravikumar
Contact Prekshaa
Uncategorized Jul 07, 2017

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