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View this email in your browser Weekly Digest Namaste!   The search for a relationship is a disguised search for the Self, says Sujata Ameya, a psychotherapist. Nothing in the world is heavier to carry than the burden of not belonging.  This 1-day experiential workshop will enable you to recognize the Four Laws of Human relationships, including intimate relationships, using playful yet powerful activities. In each of the 4 modules, dyadic and small-group sharing along with whole-group debriefs evoke insights into how these laws impact us and our close relationships. Q & A sessions allow participants to further deepen their personal take-aways. Click here to Register   This INDICA Course is designed to go beyond theoretical spiritual knowledge in order to enable the transformation of a seeker into a practitioner. According to the faculty, Shri Virendra Qazi, this learning journey with the most subtle Vigyan Bhairav Meditation brings the grace of many mystical teachers and masters and is aimed at creating a unique inner awakening in learners. Enroll today and take the first step in this learning journey: https://indica.courses/enroll/cohort/introduction-to-kashmir-shaivism/   Retreat | Aharniśam – Mindful Living from Dawn to Dusk This retreat will focus on teaching participants the various mantra-s and stotra-s that are traditionally to be chanted from dawn to night. Practices of āsana, prāṇāyāma, japa and bhāvana will be interwoven with the chanting as well as an explanation of the meaning and significance of the chants taught. Click here to Register   Indica Moksha invites entries for an essay competition as part of the Global Festival of Oneness 2022 celebrating the life and works of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya. Three winners will be picked at the end of the festival and their works will be published in Indica Today. They will also be given a cash prize of Rs. 2000/-. Click here to read the Full Announcement. Quick Reads | In this part of the series on Shabda Yoga by Jayaraman Mahadevan, the context of the use of the term Viṣaya is taken up. Bharatiya | Here's Part III of the unsung heroes of the Indian freedom struggle in Hindi, by Navneet Kumar. Long Reads | This write-up by Rekha Rao will compare the actual site hitherto called “Granary of Harappa” and its depiction in a seal in a symbolic miniature form. Here's a short biography of the great, proud, and inspirational freedom fighter, Maharana Pratap of Mewar. While Indra is the preeminent deity of the ancient Vedic rituals, in the later period, his prominence was challenged by sects centered on other deities like Prajāpati (Brahmā), Bṛhaspati, Rudra, Viṣṇu and Kumāra, says Manasatarangini. Prof Ramnath Narayanswamy writes about the Lessons From The Story Of Lord Hanumana. Home | Quick Reads | Conversations | Long Reads | Bharatiya Languages | Research Papers | Announcements | Reviews | Videos A Red List of 560 plant species of India was created by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, to identify priorities for preservation, of which 247 species are in the actively-threatened category, writes Dr. Deepika Bhargava. Dhaanya or coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is used widely in every corner of India. Known as dhaanyaka in Sanskrit, it is also known as Chinese parsley, as cilantro in the USA, and as coriander leaves in most of the non-Indian world, writes Dr. Sumit Sur. Until Next Week, Team INDICA Our mailing address is: 104, Hillridge Villas, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500032 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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Namaste!   Ᾱdi Śañkara Bhagavatpāda is one of the greatest minds witnessed by Bhārata-varṣa and the world. He combined logic and rationality, mysticism, spirituality, and devotion cohesively to bring out the true essence and purport of our shastras. The contributions of the Ᾱcārya in the revival of the Upanishadic teachings and other aspects of Sanātana Dharma are unparalleled.  In this INDICA Course, an attempt will be made to create awareness about the life, times and contributions (including some of the key works) of Ᾱdi Śañkara Bhagavatpāda through various textual, historical, traditional and archaeological references. Enroll today to get a more informed understanding and appreciation of the contribution of the Ᾱcārya to Sanātana Dharma : https://indica.courses/enroll/cohort/introduction-to-ᾱdi-sankara-life-and-works/   This retreat will focus on teaching various mantra-s and stotra-s that are traditionally to be chanted from dawn to dusk. Ᾱsana, prāṇāyāma, japa and bhāvana will be interwoven with the chanting as well as an explanation of the meaning and significance of the chants taught.

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We hope that you are enjoying the ongoing 3rd Global Festival of Oneness.  There will be two sessions per day, Morning & Evening. We have very interesting sessions planned this week as well. Join us and be part of these enriching sessions.   Click here to Register.   The temple is a place of transit, a ford or passage (Tirtha), writes Dr. Vinay Kumar about the Philosophy And Culture Behind Hindu Temple Architecture In India. In this part of the series on Shabda Yoga by Jayaraman Mahadevan, the context of the use of the term Ālambana is taken up. This essay, Dharma: An Intellectual History, is a modest attempt by Shrikanth Krishnamachary to understand Dharma as understood in traditional Indian literature. "My setbacks and duhkhas were the trigger to look for a higher source of energy", writes Gayatri Iyer. Vishal Agarwal writes about what we can learn from the delightful accounts of the Rishis in Part VI & Part VII of the series on Honoring Our Gurus.

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Indica Books had organized a Q&A with Neena Rai, author of 'Amazing Ayodhya: The Splendid City of Lord Rama', with host Abhinav Agarwal. Click here to watch. Chetna Makan hogged the limelight with the renowned Great British Bake Off-2014 show. Though a semi-finalist, the Indian-origin chef won many hearts by infusing traditional Indian flavours with Western bakes. She authored five bestsellers on Indian food from 2016. Her next book will be launched in June 2022. Read her interview with Ayuve. We will not call plant-based protein as an alternate protein because the concept is existing in Indian from the Vedic times. However, the recognition is increasing because we have spoilt the choices of people with easy access to animal-based products says Sanjay Sethi in an interview with Ayuve.   Content Writers Needed! INDICA Soft Power is looking for writers with a deep passion and understanding of India’s culture and heritage. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing, research and communication skills. INDICA Soft Power, an INDICA initiative, nurtures and promotes Indian art, culture, heritage, and knowledge systems within India and across the globe.  Read the Full Announcement.

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Namaste!   We are pleased to share this week's roundup of activities, as we initiate new centers of learning and forge new connections in the process. Center for Embodied Knowledge We seek, seeking fellow travellers to nurture crafts of hand and voice, love and effort, in tune with nature, traditions, living and lost, in search of languages, those that are silent not spoken, languages of action, embodied. We are pleased to announce the launch of Center for Embodied Knowledge (CEK). Founded by Hari, Sunny Narang and Akanksha Damini Joshi, CEK talks of spirituality as life and living as a spiritual practice. CEK has been conceived for preserving, protecting and promoting non textual civilisational heritage of India. Read the Full Announcement.   Center for Consciousness Studies & Inner Transformation Collaboration With Global Consciousness Institute INDICA’s Center for Consciousness Studies and Inner Transformation (CCSIT) is pleased to announce a collaboration with Global Consciousness Institute.  Through this collaboration, both partners will work on curriculum development in coaching, Masters and Doctoral programs, as well as programs that can transfer to the organisational environment. CCSIT has also contributed 10,000 USD to GCI towards its setup expenses. Read the Full Announcement.   CCSIT Collaborates with AHRD for Executive Coaching Programs Center for Consciousness Studies & Inner Transformation, a Thought Center established by INDICA is pleased to announce a collaboration with Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD). Read the Full Announcement.   Inviting learners and seekers to a comprehensive course on Kashmir Shaivism. This INDICA Course by Shri Virendra Qazi will offer an Introduction to Tantra Shastra, specific features of Kashmir Shaivism, life and teachings of early masters and the great revival under Swami Laxman Joo,

Enroll today and take the first step in this learning journey:https://indica.courses/enroll/cohort/introduction-to-kashmir-shaivism/

Moksha is often talked about as freedom from the cycles of death and rebirth but there is another interpretation, one that is more dynamic: Moksha is liberation in this life. By mastering our body and mind and remembering our divine nature, we create heaven on earth each day. Even in your darkest hours, you are still moving toward moksha, says Myra Lewin, Founder and Director of Hale Pule Ayurveda and Yoga. She will talk about Moksha in this Life, in this Body. Click here to Register for Free   Call For Papers To celebrate the integral significance of Kashmir for the rest of Bharat and vice versa, INDICA is organizing a conference Kashmir – Cultural Epicentre of Bharat, in the month of September 2022. This is a call for papers from students, scholars, experts, and public intellectuals.  We invite papers focusing on the theme of the conference, across various fields of study such as History, Philosophy, Linguistics, Literature, Art etc.  Click here to Know More.

We hope that you are enjoying the ongoing 3rd Global Festival of Oneness.  There will be two sessions per day, Morning & Evening. We have very interesting sessions planned this week as well. Join us and be part of these enriching sessions.   Click here to Register.

Long Reads | To bring ‘spirituality’ back on track, India should own and promote some aspects, which are already catching up in the west because they make sense, writes Maria Wirth. Micheal Danino showcases the treatment of women in Indian history through epigraphical evidence. Here's Part III of the series on Krishna’s Lila: Stories From The Life Of Sri Krishna by Vishal Agarwal. Quick Reads | In this part of the series on Shabda Yoga by Jayaraman Mahadevan, the context of the use of the term Vairāgya is taken up. His white coat glistened like silver against the spectral Moon and the golden horns from afar looked like two fierce eyes guarding the night - Bhavesh Kansara yarns a crisp tale. Bharatiya | Here's Part II of the series, Jai Somnath (Featured Image) in Hindi, by Anand Kumar. Kaveri shares a brief insight on the Bharatiya Panchanga, in Kannada.  Research | K. P. Umapathy Acharya hails from a family of Vedic and Silpa Sastra scholars and temple architects. He presents a paper on Veda And Architecture In A Viswakarma Family.  Conversations | We recently conducted an interview with Prof. Alok Kumar, author of 'Ancient Hindu Science' wherein he talks about the various research methodologies and his entire journey during this process that finally culminated in the form of this amazing book.

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Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, an ayurvedic materia medica text dating back to the 15th-16th century CE mentions a preparation called sarkarodaka that is quite similar to the present day sharbat. It is prepared by adding specific proportions of sugar to water, after which powders of cardamom, clove, camphor, and pepper are added. Dr. Vyshna Ravindran provides an insight into Sāriva Sharbat.  Sharmila Oswal - Founder of Basillia Organics & 1Organic - talks about organic farming, challenges and advantages, millet consumption in India, and how Basillia Organics, through its social enterprise model, is working towards making pesticide-free food accessible to masses, reports Y Krishna Jyothi.

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Namaste!   The 3rd Global Festival of Oneness 2022, a month-long festival celebrating the life, works, and legacy of Adi Shankaracharya Bhagavadpada was concluded Yesterday. We are pleased to share a brief report of the festival: The Global Festival of Oneness spanned over 31 days with 62 distinct sessions in total. 57 distinguished speakers were invited. There were 46 independent talks, 2 special interviews, 2 panel discussions, 2 special lectures that included 10 sessions, and 1 workshop for youth that included 2 sessions.    Swami Advayananda delivered the Valedictory Address 'Many Problems, One Solution'. Click here to Watch Now.   New Course Announcement | Introduction to Ᾱdi Śañkara : Life and works

In this INDICA Course, an attempt will be made to create awareness about the life, times and contributions (including some of the key works) of Ᾱdi Śañkara Bhagavatpāda through various textual, historical, traditional and archaeological references.

Here is our faculty Shri Subramanian C offering few glimpses of what to expect from the course. Enroll today at: https://indica.courses/enroll/cohort/introduction-to-ᾱdi-sankara-life-and-works/   The session will explain the meditative technique of Self-Enquiry through the practice of asking the vital question  'Who am I?' This enigmatic yet disarmingly simple method of meditation is the primary teaching of the sage Sri Ramana Maharshi. Much of philosophic thought is bogged down by dialectic disputes about the nature of God, the nature of the world, and the individual’s relationship to them. Sri Ramana Maharshi steers clear of this quagmire by focussing attention on the essential technique to discover one’s true identity. Click here to Register   The USA chapter of INDICA is organizing a Book Launch event on Nithin Sridhar's book 'Menstruation Across Cultures'. Join us for a talk on the book with Manjula Tekal, Moderator for the talk on Saturday June 18th 2022 at 8.00 PM IST.  Click here to Register   Author Q&A | With Saiswaroopa Iyer, author of 'Abhaya: The Legend of Narakasura Vadh' Saiswaroopa Iyer is the author of several bestsellers, including "Abhaya: The Legend of Narakasura Vadh", a stunning reimagination of this famous episode from the Bhagvata Purana. Author Deepak MR was in conversation with Saiswaroopa discussing the book. Click here to Watch Now   Long Reads | The Vedic scriptures are considered the most important authority because they are said to be of divine inspiration. Read Part I & Part II of the series on Sources Of Hindu Dharma by Vishal Agarwal.  What Is A Hindu Temple? - Pankaj Saxena explains succinctly. Milind Sathye writes about Birth Rituals And Pilgrimage In Hinduism (Featured Image).  Bharatiya | Anand Kumar writes about रस के सिद्धांत और भारत की फ़िल्में (Principles of Rasa & Films of India) in Hindi. Mudit Agarwal writes about श्राद्ध (Shraddh) in Hindi. Research | This paper by Mihir Keshari will, through a brief case study of Kohbar art of the Mithila region of Bihar, try to explore, a different conception of art, its meaning and approaches to it.

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Hing/ Hingu is not just a spice in the kitchen corner, however. Ayurvedic physicians have been using the resin as a drug for thousands of years, knowing its heating and digestive power.  Hing is cardioprotective by its action of promoting a lower heart rate, writes Dr Pannaga N Teragundi. Narikela is known as the Kalpa-Vriksha according to Ayurveda, a divine, wish-granting tree, and is commonly used for blessings and rituals for new beginnings; it implies that the tree provides all that is needed for a good life, writes Dr Shaily Agarwal

Center for Consciousness Studies & Inner Transformation

INDICA’s Centre for Consciousness Studies and Inner Transformation (CCSIT) launched a Co-evolve Cohort on September 8, 2021 with 24 enthusiasts. Dual foci of this initiative was to enable inner transformation and simultaneously undertake Action Research & Collaborative Auto-ethnography with a year-long immersive engagement with committed volunteers from across globe.  Emergent benefits for CCSIT have been nuanced articulation of the Yogic Presence Pyradigm with 6 Yogic Practices of inner transformation. Click here to read the Full Announcement

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