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Aesthetics

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

A Review of Indian Aesthetics and Applications in the Vishnudharmottara Purana (Part 1)

My initial encounter with the Vishnudharmottara Purana occurred while pursuing a diploma in Indian aesthetics at Ramakrishna Mission, Golpark. Despite...

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Indian Poetics

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Indian Poetics

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Introduction to Indian Poetics: In Search of a Literary Universe (Part-1)

Hello, friends of literature and lovers of the word! Today, as I sit down to write this on February 21, 2025, I’m thrilled to invite you into a worl...

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My Journey with Natyashastra

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My Journey with Natyashastra

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 1): A Personal Academic Exploration

A decade ago, in March 2013, I visited Manish Da’s (Manish Mitra, the director of the Kasba Arghya theatre group) home for the first time for a lu...

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My Journey with Natyashastra

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 2): Philosophy Beyond Performance

Natyashastra is not merely a handbook or manual for the art of Theatre; it is a philosophy that speaks of Purushartha (the four aims of human life) wi...

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My Journey with Natyashastra

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 3): The Complete Training Manual

Without further preamble, let us now consider the chapters and topics of the Natya Shastra. For until we know exactly which aspects are being discusse...

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My Journey with Natyashastra

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 4): The Sacred Purpose of Art

No matter how much Sri Krishna directs towards Brahmajnana in the Gita and advises against desiring the fruits of one’s actions, if Arjuna did not f...

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Natyasastra

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Natyasastra

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 1): A Personal Academic Exploration

A decade ago, in March 2013, I visited Manish Da’s (Manish Mitra, the director of the Kasba Arghya theatre group) home for the first time for a lu...

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Natyasastra

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 2): Philosophy Beyond Performance

Natyashastra is not merely a handbook or manual for the art of Theatre; it is a philosophy that speaks of Purushartha (the four aims of human life) wi...

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Natyasastra

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 3): The Complete Training Manual

Without further preamble, let us now consider the chapters and topics of the Natya Shastra. For until we know exactly which aspects are being discusse...

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Natyasastra

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 4): The Sacred Purpose of Art

No matter how much Sri Krishna directs towards Brahmajnana in the Gita and advises against desiring the fruits of one’s actions, if Arjuna did not f...

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May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

A Memoir of Kaurav (Chapter 1): The Night Journey

Chapter 1: The Night Journey The applause had died hours ago, but its echo lingered in the empty auditorium like dust settling after a storm. The cri...

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Novel

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

A Memoir of Kaurav (Chapter 2): The Dream of Cards and Dice

Chapter 2: The Dream of Cards and Dice The bus station materialized around him at dusk, though he could not remember the journey there. The familiar ...

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Novel

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

A Memoir of Kaurav (Chapter 3): The Arithmetic of Exhaustion

Chapter 3: The Arithmetic of Exhaustion Kaurav found himself calculating the days like a prisoner marking time on a cell wall. January 3rd had been t...

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Novel

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

A Memoir of Kaurav (Chapter 4): The Question Without Answer

Chapter 4: The Question Without Answer The discomfort had lasted for hours after that first viewing, a persistent ache like hunger or homesickness. A...

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Opinions

Apr 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Republican: Aspirations, Systems & Realisation West Bengal Election 2026 — A Retrospective

A republican framework rests on three principal constituents: the administrator, the administration, and the administered. The operative word is ...

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Opinions

Dec 26, 2025 · 1 min read

Law, Landscape, and Ṛta: Reading the Aravalli Question

In the matter concerning the Aravalli range, the Supreme Court’s verdict has emerged through a constitutional process. Yet the occasion invites a mo...

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Opinions

Aug 27, 2025 · 1 min read

Airavata's Head: Ganesha's Agricultural Connection

Parvati created a son from turmeric paste scraped from her body and ordered him to guard her cave. When Shiva tried to enter, the boy refused passage....

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Opinions

Aug 26, 2025 · 1 min read

The Paradox of the Elephant-Headed God: How Ganesha Became Hinduism's Most Beloved Outsider

In a temple courtyard in Mumbai, a businessman touches his forehead to a clay elephant and whispers a prayer before signing a contract. Halfway around...

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Others

Jul 17, 2025 · 1 min read

Ancient Stories, Urgent Questions: Why I Wrote Two Plays

Some stories never really leave us. They return in new forms, wearing new clothes, speaking new languages—but asking the same old, essential questi...

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Poems

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Poems

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Four Poems by Rik Amrit

Archaeological Below my pillow, tram lines run their course,And beside them, a new crematorium burns el...

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Poems

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

From Ajanta to 1947: Unfolding India's Independence in Verse

69 th Independence DayIs it the mural of Ajanta or India’s map? We debatedwhich held greater artistic m...

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Poems

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Kolkata

Know that time has healed your wounds,Yet you dread the scars.Even now, when the Bāula sings,Your morning dishevelment holds only silence…Whom do y...

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Poems

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

The Last Adolescence

I cannot grasp this bohemian life—Wandering all day, seeking refuge..Sometimes resting upon your shoulders,To find solace, at times I escape into my...

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Puranas

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Puranas

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

A Review of Indian Aesthetics and Applications in the Vishnudharmottara Purana (Part 1)

My initial encounter with the Vishnudharmottara Purana occurred while pursuing a diploma in Indian aesthetics at Ramakrishna Mission, Golpark. Despite...

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Shaivism

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Shaivism

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Mahadev, Maya, and Time: The Profound Secret of Shiva-Tattva

Maya—that which is not real yet appears real—is called illusion. It conceals the true nature of the Ātman (soul); hence, it is referred to as Tam...

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Shakti Upasana

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Shakti Upasana

Oct 25, 2025 · 1 min read

Navaratri Special: Philosophical Meanings and Spiritual Transformation

Navaratri's deepest significance lies in its representation of the soul's evolutionary journey toward ultimate liberation. The festival embodies a sop...

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Shakti Upasana

Oct 25, 2025 · 1 min read

Navaratri Special: Rituals, Customs, and Spiritual Practices

Navaratri encompasses rich ritualistic traditions designed to facilitate spiritual transformation and divine connection. The festival begins with Ghat...

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Shakti Upasana

Oct 25, 2025 · 1 min read

Navaratri Special: Regional Celebrations and Cultural Diversity

Navaratri's celebration varies dramatically across India's diverse regions, reflecting local traditions, customs, and cultural interpretations. This d...

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Shakti Upasana

Oct 25, 2025 · 1 min read

Navaratri Special : Origins and Religious Significance

Navaratri, meaning "nine nights," is one of Hinduism's most significant festivals celebrating the Divine Mother in her various forms. The festival occ...

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May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Hangover, Heartbreak, and Highways

A morning like this wasn’t exactly expected. I was startled. What happened? Kaushik. A college friend. Haven’t met in a long time. But he saved me...

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Stories

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Matchstick

Dreams slip away when I wake up. They dissolve, leaving nothing behind. But some stay, lingering in the mind for years. One such dream was at Sinthee ...

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The Essential Natyashastra

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The Essential Natyashastra

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Abhinavagupta & The Importance of Abhinavabhārati in Understanding the Nāṭyaśāstra

The cold winds of Kashmir carry whispers of an ancient time when its valleys were alive with philosophy, art, and the mystical teachings of Śaivism. ...

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The Essential Natyashastra

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Bharata’s Doctrine and the Eleven Elements of Natya: A Dive into the Essence of Indian Classical Theatre

The Nāṭyaśāstra stands as a seminal treatise on Indian classical theater, encapsulating a comprehensive framework known as the Eleven Nāṭya Sa...

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The Essential Natyashastra

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Exploring the Vedic Basis of Bharata's Natyashastra

According to Bharata, the Nāṭyaveda was divinely revealed by Brahmā himself, compiling the essence of all four Vedas and serving as the quintessen...

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Vedic Rituals

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Vedic Rituals

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

The Sacred Dance of Agni and Soma: Exploring the Heart of Vedic Rituals

In the rich knowledge systems of Vedic traditions, few elements hold as profound a significance as Agni (Fire) and Soma (the sacre...

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Vedic Rituals

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

ॐ (Aum): The Cosmic Symphony of Consciousness in Vedic Philosophy

AbstractThis article explores the profound symbolism of the sacred syllable ॐ (Aum) as presented in Vedic ...

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Whispers of Laughter and Tears

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Whispers of Laughter and Tears

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Whispers of Laughter and Tears: Tagore

The colours of my May are as yellow as the golden showers. The 7th of this month, the twenty-fifth day of Boishakh in the Bengali calendar, marked the...

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Whispers of Laughter and Tears

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Whispers of Laughter and Tears: Entertainment

Lately, I find myself surprisingly content—perhaps even fortunate. I experienced the great stillness, that strange gift of witnessing how Brahma mig...

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Whispers of Laughter and Tears

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Whispers of Laughter and Tears: Books

The final bell echoes through the book fair, and silence settles like dust. An artist alone in a hotel room after the curtain falls, packing costumes ...

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Whispers of Laughter and Tears

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Whispers of Laughter and Tears: Masturbation

I haven’t been able to write even ten sentences together for nearly a year. The only thing I managed to write during this time was a letter to my co...

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