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Smrithi Adinarayanan

Smrithi Adinarayanan

Smrithi Adinarayanan is the Co-Founder of Anaadi Foundation, a social organization offering programs based on Indian principles. Several of Anaadi Foundation’s programs are based on the Ithihasa especially the Mahabharata. Smrithi can be reached at smrithi@anaadifoundation.org

The Neuro-Cognitive Science of Itihasa and Purana
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The Neuro-Cognitive Science of Itihasa and Purana

Smrithi Adinarayanan- August 24, 2018

While the benefits of the Itihasa-Purana go much beyond neuroscience, furthering research along these lines can help develop a contemporary understanding and appreciation for these ... Read More

What will it take for the widespread adoption of the Gurukul Model?
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What will it take for the widespread adoption of the Gurukul Model?

Smrithi Adinarayanan- May 1, 2018

Several parents oriented to Indic values, see the limitations of the current education system in terms of distorted Indian history, westernized curriculum and pseudo-secular values. ... Read More

Hanuman’s Strength is Awesomeness not Militancy
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Hanuman’s Strength is Awesomeness not Militancy

Smrithi Adinarayanan- April 7, 2018

Hashtag #BajrangiTwitter is trending on Twitter, thanks to article in The Wire that talks of “militant Hinduism”. Social media is seeing an upsurge of Hanuman ... Read More

A Memo about Women in Mahabharata
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A Memo about Women in Mahabharata

Smrithi Adinarayanan- August 21, 2017

This article will look at some inspirational women from the Mahabharata, who have broken away from stereotypical roles. Read More

Bahubali’s Mahishmati: A glimpse into magnificent architecture of ancient India
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Bahubali’s Mahishmati: A glimpse into magnificent architecture of ancient India

Smrithi Adinarayanan- May 9, 2017

One cannot ignore the inspiration from the Indian Ithihasa and Purana that Bahubali draws from, specifically in architecture, governance structures and security measures. Read More