What is the palāṇḍu and laśuna as presented in the Dharmaśāstra-texts?Below is a table which contains definitions and descriptions of palāṇḍu and laśuna as mentioned by various traditional writers and…6d ago6d ago
On the Devas’ perspective of varṇaTraditionally, the Smṛtis, Dharmasūtras and other such texts categorise people according to varṇa. Varṇa is not exactly the same as caste…Nov 2Nov 2
Lest we forget Sanskritists situated at the bottom of caste-hierarchyOn the World Sanskrit Day 2024Aug 191Aug 191
Does Manusmṛti prescribe to punish a Śūdra who learns Vedas?While reading multiple commentaries on the Apaśūdrādhikaraṇa of Brahmasūtra, where it is stated that a Śūdra is not eligible for…Jul 30, 20221Jul 30, 20221
Could Śūdras read Vedas?As per Śāstras, a Śūdra is not eligible for the study of Vedas. In this previous statement, ‘the study of Vedas’ is the translated version…Dec 25, 2021Dec 25, 2021
The problem with the combination of paramāṇus in Vaiśeṣika philosophyThe Vaiśeṣika philosophy believes in the existence of nine dravyas (substances), which make up the entire universe. Out of these nine, four…Oct 10, 2021Oct 10, 2021
Varṇa by one’s nature and one’s nature by birthAn analysis of system of varṇa based on Manusmṛti, Bhagavadgītā and other textsOct 5, 2021Oct 5, 2021
Who is eligible to study the Nyāya and Vaiśeṣika śāstras? A look into the textual sourcesIn my previous article titled Where is the contribution of the ‘lower’ castes to India’s ancient intellectual tradition, I had pointed out…Jul 3, 20211Jul 3, 20211
Thank you for the response.It is further interesting to find an ancient recorded interpretation of Purushasukta by a great sage like Yajnavalkya, and that instead of…May 2, 20211May 2, 20211
