[Article Published in Dilip Aug-October 2025 Issue] Introduction The beginning of the Valmiki Ramayana is well-known for its opening dialogue where Maharshi Valmiki asks Devarshi Narada: “Who in this world now possesses all the noble qualities?” (कः नु अस्मिन् साम्प्रतं Continue Reading …
(Appeared in Dilip Jan-Mar 2025) The magazine “Dilip” and the Sudakshina Trust, both draw inspiration from Kalidasa’s Raghuvamsam. The Sudakshina Trust was established in 1973 with the guidance of Mahaperiyava, and has Vedarakshanam, or the preservation of the Vedas, as Continue Reading …
(Appeared in Dilip Magazine July – Sep 2024) Shankarabhyudayam is an epic poem (kavya) narrating the life story of Shankaracarya in eight chapters (sargas). It was penned by Rajacudamani Dikshita, the youngest son of Shrinivasa Ratnakheta Dikshita, who was a Continue Reading …