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A civilization endures when knowledge is transmitted, lived, renewed and institutionalized, not just inherited.
Bringing civilisational frameworks into active conversation with contemporary life: through education, culture, leadership and institutional might.
Bṛhat - Culture Engine for Indian Knowledge Systems.
What if a cloud could teach us to see the world differently?
In Kālidāsa’s Meghadūtam, a cloud carries a yakṣa’s message across mountains, rivers, forests and cities. Beyond its poetic beauty lies a fascinating exploration of the interconnectedness of nature, geography, culture and human emotions.
Presenting:
Kālidāsa’s Meghadūtam:
Beyond the Cloud Metaphor - a retelling from a biotic lens.
What will you discover?
- An immersive exploration of all 115 ślokas.
- The intersections of poetry, ecology, geography and culture.
- How nature shapes human emotions and imagination.
- A fresh lens to appreciate Saṃskṛta literature.
Inviting, students, scholars, educators, literature enthusiasts, researchers, nature lovers and curious minds.
Join in: brhat.in/courses/kalidasa
What if everything we have been told about Indian villages needs a second look?
There was a time when India commanded a remarkable share of the global economy, and its villages were at the very heart of its civilisation.
Today, villages are often seen through the lens of poverty and backwardness. But does history tell us a different story?
Perhaps it is time to rethink what we understand as progress.
Watch the full podcast to explore the forgotten economic strength of India's villages and what it means for our future: youtu.be/kR9fDeYflJc?si=DPuV…
Millions died in the Great Famine of 1876-78 while grain was still shipped to England.
A Telugu film #Ranabaali puts that forgotten history on the big screen.
@Telugutalli’s #RanabaaliReview examines Burra kathā, Rasa theory, and Rayalaseema’s folk memory.
#Ranabaali #IndianHistory #BritishRaj #TeluguCinema
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1/7 For decades, we have understood evolution largely through genetic mutations and natural selection. But, what if DNA tells only part of the story?
'Evolution in Four Dimensions’ challenges this gene-centric view. 🧵
6/7 Culture, then, is not merely a by-product of biological evolution.
What we learn from parents, peers, teachers, and grandparents shapes how traditions survive, transform, or disappear.
Our ability to imagine futures and consciously transmit knowledge makes human cultural evolution distinctive.
7/7 'Evolution in Four Dimensions' reminds us that science advances by questioning its own assumptions.
Are genes the whole story, or is evolution a far more creative and interconnected process?
Read Sai Priya Chodavarapu's review on Bṛhat Dhīti:
brhat.in/dhiti/evolution-in-…
From the first chants of Mahālaya to the emotional farewell of Daśamī, Durgā Pūjā in Bengal is more than a festival—it’s an emotion.
Discover the rituals, traditions, and timeless devotion that make Mā Durgā’s homecoming so special.
An article by Sriti Hazra (@S_Sriti01)
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What if poetry could teach us to think like mathematicians and vice versa?
In our new course, join us for a journey where poetry, music and mathematics meet.
brhat.in/courses/patterns-re…
Indian knowledge systems have always been inter-disciplinary in nature. A poetic metre could become a way of counting, a rhythm could reveal a pattern, and a pattern could become a method of thinking.
This course invites you to look at familiar artistic traditions with fresh eyes and discover the structures of thought quietly embedded within them.
Enrol now: brhat.in/courses/patterns-re…
Every Navarātra, families in the Koṅkaṇ shape the goddess Mahālakṣmī’s face from rice flour and gather to worship her.
Discover how this Aṣṭamī tradition brings families together and passes their culture to the next generation.
Read the article by @PushkarAgashe.
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Bṛhat is delighted to partner with Chanakya University's Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems for the International Conference on Bhāratīya Arthaśāstra Tradition: Theories | Practices | Contemporary Relevance, being held from 29–31 October 2026 in Bengaluru.
As part of this collaboration, Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka, Director - IKS Research at Bṛhat, has been closely involved in the curation of research papers for the conference, helping bring together scholarly perspectives on the theoretical foundations, practices and contemporary relevance of the Arthaśāstra tradition.
Sh. Raghava Krishna (Founder and CEO, Bṛhat) and Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka will be speaking on 31 October on 'Arthasastra for the Future: New Directions and Applications'.
We look forward to three days of rigorous scholarly exchange and meaningful conversations on how Bhāratīya intellectual traditions can inform contemporary inquiry.
Bringing Bhāratīya Arthaśāstra traditions into dialogue with contemporary questions!
Bṛhat is delighted to partner with Chanakya University for the International Conference on Bhāratīya Arthaśāstra Tradition: Theories | Practices | Contemporary Relevance, with Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka (Director - IKS Research, Bṛhat) playing a key role in curating the research papers.
Sh. Raghava Krishna (Founder & CEO, Bṛhat) and Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka will speak on Arthaśāstra for the Future, on 31 October.
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DISTINGUISHED VOICES.
DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES.
A SHARED INTELLECTUAL TRADITION.
What can the Bhāratīya Arthaśāstra tradition teach us about the ideas, institutions and practices that shape society today?
The International Conference on Bhāratīya Arthaśāstra Tradition: Theories | Practices | Contemporary Relevance, hosted by Chanakya University's Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems, brings together distinguished scholars, academics, authors and practitioners for three days of dialogue and exploration.
Meet the invitees joining us as we engage with the depth of the Arthaśāstra tradition, examine its intellectual foundations and explore its contemporary relevance.
Swipe through to meet the voices joining the conversation.
📅 29–31 October 2026
📍 Chanakya University, Bengaluru
Was the Sītā abducted by Rāvaṇa the real Mā Sītā?
The Adhyātma Rāmāyaṇa offers a remarkable account of Sītāharaṇa.
Before Rāvaṇa's arrival at Pañcavaṭī, Bhagavān Śrī Rāma entrusted Mā Sītā to the protection of Agni, while a Māyā-Sītā, identical to Her in every way, remained in Her place.
It was this Māyā-Sītā whom Rāvaṇa carried away to Laṅkā, whom Jaṭāyu fought to protect, and whose abduction set in motion the events that would lead to Rāvaṇa's destruction.
Only after the great war, when Māyā-Sītā entered the sacred fire, did Agni-deva restore the real Mā Sītā to Śrī Rāma.
But the story does not end with their reunion. Another encounter awaits Śrī Rāma, one that will lead Him to Bhagavān Śiva Himself.
#AdhyatmaRamayana #MayaSita #SitaHarana #SriRama #Ramayana #BharatiyaItihasa #Brhat
As the International Conference on Contemplative HealthTech and AI (@ICCHAI2026) comes to a close, we reflect with gratitude on the enriching conversations, thoughtful exchanges, and meaningful connections that shaped this gathering.
Bringing together Indic contemplative wisdom, healthcare, and artificial intelligence, the conference created a space for interdisciplinary dialogue, exploring how traditional knowledge and emerging technologies can collectively contribute to human well-being.
Bṛhat is delighted to have partnered with ICCHAI 2026 in this initiative. We extend our sincere appreciation to the organisers, distinguished speakers, and participants who made this gathering a meaningful exchange of ideas and perspectives.
As the conference concludes, we hope these conversations continue to inspire deeper inquiry, lasting collaborations, and meaningful action.
Three worlds. One conversation. Many possibilities ahead.
#ICCHAI2026 #Bṛhat #ArtificialIntelligence #IndicKnowledgeSystems #ContemplativeHealthTech #IKS
