Cultural Osmosis, Fore word to a book on Indian Folklore

Y. Sudershan Rao, M.A., Ph.D. # 5-11-643 Professor of History (Rtd), Srinagar Rd No 4 Formerly Dean, Faculty...

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Problems of Indian Chronology- Date of Mahabharata War

Human Empowerment Conference (Sponsored by Sanantanadharma Foundation) Dallas, Texas 12-14 Oct 2007 Indian Chronology – Problems and Perspectives (A Note) ---Y. Sudershan Rao[*] Prof of History (Rtd) Kakatiya University, Warangal,A.P.India Modern genre of history which is two centuries old by now insists on two prerequisites, time-space coordinates, to situate any event or person in a historical context. The heuristics of any available evidence conforming to these coordinates will distinguish a historical fact. These determinants...

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Indian Culture and Post Modernism

UGC National Seminar on INDIAN CULTURE IN THE CONTEXT OF POSTMODERNISM AND GLOBALISATION Kakatiya University, Warangal (2nd and 3rd December 2001) Key-Note address Y.Sudershan Rao Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Kakatiya University India with its unbroken civilisation since times unknown has no parallel in the world. The Veda is the most ancient knowledge of the Creation and the Evolution of souls, which is handed down to the mortals by the ancient sages of this land. The purpose and the ultimate goal of life are well defined...

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The Ganga, Jnanavahini

The Jnaana Vaahini Gangaa Y. Sudershan Rao* Prof of History Kakatiya University, Warangal Andhra Pradesh, India It is often commented by the rationalists and others, as to why the Hindus have great reverence for the River Gangaa; why is it more special once in every twelve years (Pushkara); how a dip in its water cleanses the sin, if so, why the pebbles or fish or other species in the river are not liberated. Many religious practices are not known or understood by all ordinary followers (laymen) in any religious community....

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Indian Caste system

INDIAN CASTE SYSTEM: A REAPPRAISAL SUDERSHAN RAO, YELLAPRAGADA About the author: Sudershan Rao, Yellapragada is a senior professor of history in the Department of History & Tourism Management, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, India. He has been serving for over three decades in the University system holding various administrative and academic positions like, Head, Dean of Social Sciences, Chairman of Board of Studies and Chairman of University Forum for Social Studies. He was awarded National fellowship by the University...

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Spirituality and Indian Nationalism

ICHR National Seminar on “Philosophical Foundations of Indian Nationalism” At Nehru Memorial Library, New Delhi (28 Feb-2 Mar 2003) Spirituality and Indian Nationalism – A Case study Y. Sudershan Rao[*] Spirituality is not only unique to Indian culture but also distinguishes Indian character from those of the other nations in the world. Since times immemorial, the Indian culture though accommodating small amends in its physical aspects necessitated by the demands of time and clime stands on a broad frame work of four basic columns...

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Buddhism and Modern society

National Seminar on ‘Buddhism & Modern Society’ On behalf of the Department of History & Tourism Management and on my personal behalf, it gives me immense pleasure to extend you all a hearty welcome to this National Seminar on “Buddhism and Modern Society” (Relevance, Problems and Perspectives). This seminar is organised by us with the major financial support of the Indian Council of Historical Research, Govt of India, the UG.C Unit of Kakatiya University and the Dept of Culture, Govt of Andhra Pradesh. The...

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