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Vedic Studies
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Reflections that connect śāstra, dharma, and lived experience in the modern world.
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Stop Defending Hindu Rituals with Pseudoscience
Why do we feel the need to defend every cultural practice as 'scientific'? In this togglable essay, choose between a relatable layman analysis of societal polarization, Gen-Z laziness, and ritual practices, or a rigorous technical exploration of logical incompleteness, quantum mechanics, and the Hard Problem of consciousness.
Read this first →Ekadashi & Its Significance Playlist
A curated chronological series explaining the history, stories, rituals, and spiritual takeaways of holy Ekadashi fasts.
Parama Ekadashi: The Sacred Kamala Fast of the Adhika Masa
A comprehensive guide to Parama (Kamala) Ekadashi of the Adhika Masa, detailing its significance, rituals, scriptural stories of the devoted couple and Jayasharma, and spiritual takeaways.
Sughosh Dixit•2026-06-07Stop Defending Hindu Rituals with Pseudoscience
Why do we feel the need to defend every cultural practice as 'scientific'? In this togglable essay, choose between a relatable layman analysis of societal polarization, Gen-Z laziness, and ritual practices, or a rigorous technical exploration of logical incompleteness, quantum mechanics, and the Hard Problem of consciousness.
Sughosh Dixit•2026-06-07Hari Vayu Stuti Deep-Dive Part 1: The Sacred Shield and the Opening Praise
A word-by-word and sentence-by-sentence exegesis of the Nakha Stuti and the opening verses of Sri Trivikrama Panditacharya's Hari Vayu Stuti, explaining the deeper Dvaita philosophy and the glory of Jivottama Vayu.
Sughosh Dixit•2026-06-07Hari Vayu Stuti Deep-Dive Part 2: The Mighty Deeds of Hanuman and Bhimasena
A word-by-word and sentence-by-sentence exegesis of Verses 6 to 15 of Sri Trivikrama Panditacharya's Hari Vayu Stuti, capturing the epic feats of Hanuman in Treta Yuga and Bhimasena in Dwapara Yuga.
Sughosh Dixit•2026-06-07Hari Vayu Stuti Deep-Dive Part 3: Bhimasena's Kurukshetra Deeds and Sri Madhvacharya's Mission
A word-by-word and sentence-by-sentence exegesis of Verses 16 to 25 of Sri Trivikrama Panditacharya's Hari Vayu Stuti, capturing Bhimasena's battlefield valor in Mahabharata and Sri Madhvacharya's establishment of Tatvavada.
Sughosh Dixit•2026-06-07Hari Vayu Stuti Deep-Dive Part 4: Miracles, Meditations, and Concluding Prayers
A word-by-word and sentence-by-sentence exegesis of the final verses (26 to 41) of Sri Trivikrama Panditacharya's Hari Vayu Stuti, highlighting Sri Madhvacharya's miracles, the core philosophy of Vayu Jivottama, and the Phala-shruti.
Sughosh Dixit•2026-02-02Vedic Studies on Marriage Part 1
Part 1 of a series exploring what the Atharva Veda says about marriage—from Pativedanam (securing a spouse) and Dampatya Santosha to Varchas, Veera Janana, Brahmajaya, and the householder's sacred fire.