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....
Wednesday, 26 September 2007
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...
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...
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...
Education System- Indian Perspective
Education System – Indian Perspective Y.Sudershan Rao Prof of History Kakatiya University Warangal 506009 Indian Culture is based on the Veda. The Veda is, in turn, based on Dharma. Therefore, Dharma is preserved in the Veda and practised in Indian Culture. The main objective of Indian Education System (IES) is to guide the people to tread on the path of Dharma. Its purpose is to make them humane and responsive to the demands of their mother land and society to which they are indebted immensely for their living....
Aryan Culture, Grand Pyramid of
The Grand Pyramid of Aryan Culture Y.Sudershan Rao* Prof. of History Kakatiya University Warangal (506 009) The pyramidal structures are found from all pockets of ancient civilizations fairly spread throughout the world. The holy shrines of Ziggurats of Central Asia, the Pyramids (memorial tombs of the dead) of Egypt, the shrines dedicated to Sun-god of the ancient Mexican civilizations which continued till as late as the coming of the Europeans, the Buddhist structure depicting the ‘ascent of the man’ at Borobudur of Indonesia...
Monday, 17 September 2007
A Report on the Fourth International Vedic Workshop on Vedas in Culture and History South Asia Institute, University of Texas, Austin (24-27 May 2007) While I was browsing through various websites of South Asia Centers for a glance at their academic programs, providentially I came across the news that the South Asia Institute (SAI) of the College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas (UT) is organizing the Fourth International Vedic Workshop on Vedas in Culture and History from 24-27 May 2007 on their Austin Campus at MEZES Hall Auditorium....