Category: English Articles
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“A Lost Screw, A Found Solution”
Read this first anecdote penned down by Apurv Sharma in the series Memoirs of Guruji Ravindra Sharma ji, that Guruji would hilariously narrate and contemplate whether we have progressed or regressed in terms of human capabilities of widespread expanse of the abilities of craftsmanship, precision and readiness to customize for one and all.
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A new beginning from this Guru Purnima
Namaskar Friends, we are glad to let you know that we are starting a new series of tiny beautiful stories from the life and deeds of Guruji Ravindra Sharma ji written by his son Apurv Sharma. Read this introductory article by Ashutosh Jani highlighting the role of the Guru in the Shishya’s life and a…
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Modernity through Indian eyes
– Part (2/2)We are living through the times of fast changes. In such transient times, it is really difficult to hold onto anything dearly, but should there be any yardstick of what to accept and what not? The yardstick can truly be the essence on which Bharatiyata stands. The present article is an English translation by *Shri…
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Modernity through Indian Eyes – Part I
We are living through the times of fast changes. In such transient times, it is really difficult to hold onto anything dearly, but should there be any yardstick of what to accept and what not? The yardstick can truly be the essence on which Bharatiyata stands. The present article is an English translation by *Shri…
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Bharathiya Shilpa Vyavastha (Part 10)
6). Western Chalukya/ Kalyani Chalukya: This temple Architecture Style is also from Karnataka and was patronised by the Western Chalukyas from 973 CE to 1180 CE. The Western Chalukya temples were smaller than those of the early Chalukyas, a fact very clearly visible in the reduced height of the Vimana Gopurams, which are built over…
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Bharathiya Shilpa Vyavastha (Part 9)
Based on the design of the ‘Garbha Griha’ (The Sanctum Sanctorum – the innermost sanctuary of the temple where the idol is established) there are 3 types of temples.
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Bharathiya Shilpa Vyavastha (Part 8)
Hence a Devalaya (Temple) was planned with so many considerations and not just as a Prayer Hall or just a Religious Place. Devalayas were places beyond just the site plan and the site plan was made to suit these uses, yet most of the Devalayas had a mysterious element associated with them too, like in…
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Bharathiya Shilpa Vyavastha : Part 5
Vaastu for living This is an introduction to Vaastu as it was applied for residential places. It is an insight into what was the original science behind Vaastu, which is very different from the “Directional Vaastu” as is practised currently. “Vaastu Consultants” in the present-day, stick to only the directional principles of Vaastu forgetting almost…
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Incentives of Goodness by Jayaprakash Narayan
Undoubtedly one of the biggest revolutionaries post independence, fondly known as Loknayak or JP, Jayprakash Narayan is a highly respected socialist leader for his critical thinking of our political dispensation. Contrary to the popular beliefs, JP elaborates the idea of the necessity of a superior non materialistic motive in front of the society to ensure…
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Bharathiya Shilpa Vyavastha : Part 4
General Introduction to Shilpa Vyavastha 36. Ratna Pareeksha: Ratna Parreksha describes how to identify the nine gems and make jewellery. 37. Ratna Sangraha: This scripture contains chapters on gemmology and Jewellery making. 38. Laghu Ratna Pareeksha: Laghu Ratna Pareeksha contains the details about jewellery making and lapidary (Cutting and Polishing of gems). This treatise is…