Two Worlds Apart: Why the Rigveda and the Upaniṣads Cannot Be Reconciled
In dominant narratives of Indian philosophy, the Ṛgveda and the Upaniṣads are treated as points along a single spiritual arc—progressing neatly from ritual to renunciation, from sacrifice to self-realization.
Rewriting the Roots: How Jain and Buddhist Ideas Entered Hindu Thought
The Śramaṇa Challenge to the Brahmin Worldview For centuries, the dominant understanding of Indian philosophy among Rajputs has been filtered through a Brahminical lens—centered on
Successful Religious & Psychological transformation of Rajputs Important for Progress
If kshatriyas really want to succeed in these difficult times they are going to have to develop their minds. The spiritual training of mind is
[1]: Kshatra Dharma : A Metaphysical Overview.
In picture: Late Lt General Hanut Singhji Rathore (R) paying obeisance to the greatest Kshatriya philosopher, Gautam Buddha. In conceiving the basic metaphysical ideas that constitute Kshatra dharma,
[2]: On confusion of Kshatriya Identity due to the perversion of right order of identities
Picture: Ruins of Vaishali (BIhar), city founded by Licchavi kshatriya Raja VIshal, a site of ancient Vajjika confederacy of Kshatriyas In the previous post we
[3]: On Kshatriya Clan structures and Cooperation
We Rajputs have always been apex hunters. Hunters hunt in the group. Our clans were these groups. The clan worked on the principle of cooperation.
[4]: On conflict and cooperation
Picture: Shree Krishna in dialectics with Pandavas, from 1830s book ‘Krishna councels Pandava leaders’ “Competition And Cooperation Are The Twin Laws of a Progressing &
[5]: On conflict resolution and need for a discourse ethics
The hierarchy has been developed on account of the twin principles of competition and cooperation among the members of the community. The relationship between members
[6] : The Four Noble truths of Kshatra Dharma
Picture: Baba Ramdevji Tanwar of Pokharan (Jaisalmer) Truth 1. As long as human beings remain on earth, there will be conflicts among them. Conflict is