Dr.V.Sowmya Narayanan

VĀMANA BHAṬṬA BĀṆA: LIFE AND SANSKRIT WORKS

Vāmana Bhaṭṭa Bāṇa was a versatile 14th or 15th-century Sanskrit poet and dramatist associated with the Reddi dynasty in southern India. He produced a diverse body of work across s…

नालन्दा पुस्तकसमीक्षा

This article explores the historical significance of Nalanda, an ancient Indian university that served as a premier global center for diverse disciplines including Buddhism, medici…

THE BEST PLACE TO START LEARNING SANSKRIT - FROM ABSOLUTE ZERO

Geervanee is an online Sanskrit academy that utilizes a natural, conversational teaching method to help learners master the language without the overwhelm of traditional rote memor…

SEVEN FASCINATING TOPICS FROM SANSKRIT LITERATURE - 7. THE KATHASARITSAGARA

Composed by Somadeva in 11th-century Kashmir, the *Kathāsaritsāgara* is a monumental Sanskrit collection of interconnected stories based on the lost *Bṛhatkathā*. Using a frame-sto…

SEVEN FASCINATING TOPICS FROM SANSKRIT LITERATURE - 6. SHRINGARA SHATAKAM

Attributed to the poet Bhartṛhari, *Shringara Shatakam* is a collection of verses centered on the aesthetic sentiment of *śṛṅgāra*, or romantic love. The work uses vivid imagery of…

SEVEN FASCINATING TOPICS FROM SANSKRIT LITERATURE - 5 MEGHADUTA

*Meghadūta* is a celebrated lyrical poem by Kālidāsa that follows an exiled Yakṣa who enlists a passing monsoon cloud to carry a message of love to his wife in the Himalayas. Renow…

SEVEN FASCINATING TOPICS FROM SANSKRIT LITERATURE - 4. ĀRYABHAṬĪYA

Composed in 499 CE, the *Āryabhaṭīya* is a foundational Sanskrit treatise by Āryabhaṭa that synthesizes advanced mathematics, geometry, and astronomy. The work is distinguished by …

SEVEN FASCINATING TOPICS FROM SANSKRIT LITERATURE - 3 THE NATYASHASTRA - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PERFORMING ARTS

Attributed to Sage Bharata, the *Nāṭyaśāstra* is a comprehensive Sanskrit treatise that serves as an encyclopedic guide to the theory and practice of Indian performing arts. It int…

SEVEN FASCINATING TOPICS FROM SANSKRIT LITERATURE - 2. ABHIJNANASAKUNTALAM

Kalidasa’s masterpiece, *Abhijnanasakuntalam*, tells the emotional story of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala, whose love is disrupted by a sage's curse and the loss of a wedding ring.…

SEVEN FASCINATING TOPICS FROM SANSKRIT LITERATURE - 1. THE PANCHATANTRA: ANCIENT ANIMAL FABLES

Sanskrit literature is a vast and ancient tradition that integrates diverse fields such as science, drama, and philosophy to blend intellectual wisdom with aesthetic beauty. By hig…

INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY

International Literacy Day, observed on September 8, 2026, highlights literacy as a fundamental human right that fosters global citizenship and prosperity. By connecting UNESCO's t…

SANSKRIT IN THE MODERN AGE – CELEBRATING SANSKRIT WEEK

Sanskrit is a vast repository of Indian knowledge, encompassing diverse disciplines such as mathematics, medicine, philosophy, and governance. Beyond its historical significance, t…