Ahimsa Paramo Dharmaha


I was searching the roots of all famous Sanskrit quotes. But this one "Ahimsa paramo dharmaha"( अहिंसा परमो धर्मः ) did not yield any results in internet. More than 500 results and just "Ahimsa paramo dharmaha". Every one is happy mentioning only up to there. The meaning is Non-violence is Ultimate religion (or duty). The … Continue reading Ahimsa Paramo Dharmaha

My mother tongue isn’t perfect !!


There was always confusion in me how to spell most of the Indian names in English. You'll get to see lot of versions of spelling, but pronounced the same. The same issue I recalled when I read this article in my friend's blog kaushik : My mother tongue isn't perfect. We have heard of people … Continue reading My mother tongue isn’t perfect !!

Effects of Colonization on Indian Thought


Whenever I roam I around Chennai streets I see some school uniforms, are "sari"s. which is very rare to see. I was wondering when and how did we migrate form some thing Indian to some thing which is not , sari to mini skirts. How come our schools look exact replica of an European school. … Continue reading Effects of Colonization on Indian Thought