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Goddess Ila: The Forgotten Matriarch of Vedic India
When we begin to trace the origins of Indian civilization, we often encounter a familiar starting point: Manu Vaivasvata, the archetypal progenitor of humankind in the Indic tradition. While he is most famously associated with the Manu Smriti, a text that was redacted and formalized many centuries later during the post-Vedic period, his legacy predates that code by millennia. Manu Vaivasvata is invoked over twenty times across the Vedic corpus, not merely as a mythical patriarch, but as a moral and legal anchor: the first law-giver, the inaugurator of human society (manushya samaj), and a link between the divine and the earthly order. His role is comparable in scope, though…
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The South Indian Story: Beyond Fables | Nitin Kushalappa on South Indian Stories | Itihasdhir
Buy The Book: https://www.amazon.in/Dakshin-South-Indian-Myths-Fables/dp/0143454994?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A15DBATYR506U3&gPromoCode=BankPromoPD25_All What truly shaped the lands of Dakshin? On this episode of Itihasdhir, we’re honored to host acclaimed author Nitin Kushalappa MP for a profound discussion on South Indian stories. Nitin takes us on a journey beyond the familiar fables and widely propagated myths, uncovering the lesser-known, yet incredibly significant, narratives that form the bedrock of South Indian civilization. From ancient kingdoms to cultural evolutions, get ready to see the South like never before. ๐ About Us: Itihasdhir is a podcast book review channel dedicated to diving deep into the world of literature. We explore a diverse range of books, from historical masterpieces and contemporary bestsellers to…
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Holy Hype: Deconstructing the Mother Teresa Narrative
Ah, Mother Teresa. That ever-glowing saint from the gutters of Calcutta who apparently served India by showcasing her poverty to the worldโon a silver (well, probably gold-plated) Western platter. If youโve grown up hearing her name invoked in every moral sermon and school essay about โcompassion,โ youโll understand the delicious satisfaction of reading Aroup Chatterjeeโs The Untold Story. Finally, someone opens the curtains on the sanctified showโand what we find behind it isnโt quite divine. Dr. Chatterjee, a physician from Kolkata, offers not a book, but a scalpel. He cuts clean through the decades of media adulation and exposes something that every thinking Indian ought to have suspected: that the “Saint…
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