Panchatantra
Archives, Indology
The Practice of Nose-Cutting in the Ancient World
Śūrpaṇakhā’s nose was cut off by Lakṣmaṇa as a merciful option, when she made an attempt on Sītā’s life. That was the prevalent norm – ... Read More
Archives, Indology
Hindu Political Thought: Liberal, Conservative and Reactionary
This essay is intended to provide a theoretical introduction to the three varieties of political thought that have emerged among the Hindus in modern times. Read More