A core characteristic of Hinduism is the requirement for Pramana or Proof for any perspective, approach or statement. Pramana can also be seen as a test to determine validity of any proposition. All schools of Hindu philosophy subscribe to the …
Hinduism has a cyclic approach to time. There are endless cycles of expansion and contraction of the cosmos according to Hindu philosophy. This is a feature shared with most Eastern religions. This concept is the basis for the theory of …
The attitude of Hindus towards religion and spirituality has always been one of seeking and inquiring, and not one of dogmatic assertion. This approach is the basis of a scientific and open-mind outlook, and is complemented by two other concepts …
Adikavi (“First Poet”) Pampa was a Kannada language Jain poet who lived around the year 930 CE. While there exists a strong Kannada literary tradition before Pampa, he is regarded as the one who propelled this tradition forward. It is …
Rani Lakshmi Bai or the queen of Jhansi was one of the most important Indian freedom fighters. She played an important role in the revolt of 1857, known as the first war of independence. Rani Laxmi Bai was born on …
India has an extensive drainage system from the extreme north to south. However a part of Rajasthan is desert, but then the rest of India has a good drainage system. There are two Major River Systems in India. Apart from …
India has a rich history of inventions and discoveries, because of its social and spiritual traditions of seeking knowledge. All religious systems evolved in India emphasise seeking knowledge to discover the truth. That has helped in making many remarkable discoveries …
Valmiki Ramayan for the 21st century! 21Notes presents the oldest epic, the Adikavya. Let us travel together through this incredible life story, this expedition, following Ram’s journey on the path …