Shreesh Deopujari

The Sanskrit saying "Vyasocchistam Jagatsarvam" is widely quoted, yet few understand its true meaning. Here, ucchista means "that which has been contemplated, expounded upon, or touched by his wisdom." The saying affirms that there is no subject Maharshi Vyasa did not illuminate, reflecting the universality of his intellect and his enduring influence on India's intellectual and cultural heritage. It is among the highest tributes ever paid to Maharshi Vedavyasa. In the Indian literary...

The real issue is not opposition to foreign languages but the need for balance. The ongoing debate over the implementation of the Three-Language Formula (R–3) in Class IX by the Central Board of Secondary Education is not merely an educational matter. It is closely linked to India’s cultural continuity, cognitive development, constitutional spirit and educational inclusiveness. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed against this policy raises concerns. It reflects how a limited yet...

The history of an ancient civilisation like Bharat cannot be read through the Gregorian calendar alone. With Vārṣa Pratipadā approaching, the traditional New Year in many parts of Bharat raises a simple question: New Year of which era? Some mark it as the beginning of the Shalivahana Shaka, while others mark it as the beginning of the Vikram Samvat, reflecting the many systems of chronology followed across the country. That leads to a larger question: what was the year of Lord Rama’s birth?...