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14 July 2024
- 20:0720:07, 14 July 2024 diff hist +23 Sāmatvārtha: From Gift Economy to Fiat Currency, the Evolution of Money and the Case for Monetary Localism No edit summary current
- 20:0720:07, 14 July 2024 diff hist +10,687 N Sāmatvārtha: From Gift Economy to Fiat Currency, the Evolution of Money and the Case for Monetary Localism Created page with " This article discusses the evolution of money from anthropological obligations to fiat currency, illustrating how societal relationships, the need for standardized units, and state control have shaped money into a tool for denominating, discharging debt, and managing economic obligations, and suggesting a shift towards monetary localism and diverse currencies for better economic resilience and equity. ==== From Anthropological Obligations to Fiat Money Supply ==== The..." Tag: Visual edit
- 19:5819:58, 14 July 2024 diff hist +23 Sāmatvārtha: Crafting India's Future, Policies for Technological and Economic Empowerment No edit summary current
- 19:5819:58, 14 July 2024 diff hist +8,694 N Sāmatvārtha: Crafting India's Future, Policies for Technological and Economic Empowerment Created page with " This essay argues that India needs to shift its focus from traditional value capture to R&D and technological innovation, creating advanced, sustainable systems to address economic and societal challenges. The previous essay discussed the need for India to shift towards a solarpunk circular economy, emphasizing ecological harmony, technological innovation, and simpler administrative policies. It highlights the segmentation of India’s economy into three distinct clas..." Tag: Visual edit
- 19:3919:39, 14 July 2024 diff hist +23 Sāmatvārtha - Monetary Localism for India that is Singapore and Africa No edit summary current
- 19:3919:39, 14 July 2024 diff hist +7,301 N Sāmatvārtha - Monetary Localism for India that is Singapore and Africa Created page with " This piece advocates for ecological harmony, technological innovation, and a comprehensive approach towards sustainable and regenerative urban development. ==== '''Sāmatvārtha for the Many Indias''' ==== In the previous article - we set the foundations for the mindset that will shape the policies to accelerate into a solarpunk circular economy. To summarize, we need to embrace ecological harmony, technological productivity, market price discovery, and simpler admin..." Tag: Visual edit
- 19:2919:29, 14 July 2024 diff hist +23 Sāmatvārtha: An Indic Vision for Sustainable and Inclusive Futurism No edit summary current
- 19:2919:29, 14 July 2024 diff hist +7,635 N Sāmatvārtha: An Indic Vision for Sustainable and Inclusive Futurism Created page with " This essay articulates the mission of Sāmatvārtha - a system that integrates balance and purpose to propose an Indo-Futurism and Indic/Accelerationism framework leveraging technology and market mechanisms for sustainable, federated, and regenerative development, transcending traditional economic binaries and promoting a balanced, inclusive future. ==== '''The Vision of Sāmatvārtha''' ==== Sāmatvārtha combines "sāmatva," signifying balance and harmony, with "art..." Tag: Visual edit
- 19:2219:22, 14 July 2024 diff hist +23 Sāmatvārtha - the Vision No edit summary current
- 19:2219:22, 14 July 2024 diff hist −34 Sāmatvārtha - the Vision No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 19:1519:15, 14 July 2024 diff hist +43 Sāmatvārtha - the Vision No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 19:1519:15, 14 July 2024 diff hist +23 Sāmatvārtha - the Vision No edit summary
- 19:1419:14, 14 July 2024 diff hist +9,210 N Sāmatvārtha - the Vision Created page with " This Part 1 essay articulates a vision of Sāmatvārtha, a fusion of balance and purpose in culture-compatible policy, advocating for a transformative approach to economic policy, technology, and societal harmony. ==== '''The Vision of Sāmatvārtha''' ==== '''“Sāmatva” and “Artha”: Sāmatvārtha.''' Sāmatva embodies balance, equilibrium, and harmony, while Artha represents not just material wealth but also purpose, meaning, and prosperity. I am no expert in..." Tag: Visual edit
- 19:0519:05, 14 July 2024 diff hist +41 Implications of the Pandemic, Part 2 No edit summary
- 19:0519:05, 14 July 2024 diff hist +15,257 N Implications of the Pandemic, Part 2 Created page with "This is Part 2 or 2 in a piece which makes a case for the rejection of the global accord on pandemic prevention by India, which has been drafted by World Health Organization, and will be put to vote come May 2024. ==== Health Policy ==== When it comes to health policy, there is no one-size-fits-all solution, certainly not any generic or universal methodology. As observed at the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, different countries must employ differing measures to control..." Tag: Visual edit
- 18:5518:55, 14 July 2024 diff hist +642 m Implications of the Pandemic, Part 1 No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
13 July 2024
- 19:1219:12, 13 July 2024 diff hist +41 Implications of the Pandemic, Part 1 No edit summary
- 19:1119:11, 13 July 2024 diff hist +12,792 N Implications of the Pandemic, Part 1 Created page with " Draft for negotiation by member states can be found [https://apps.who.int/gb/inb/pdf_files/inb7/A_INB7_3-en.pdf here]. In March 2023, countries of the World Health Organization began negotiations to arrive at a global accord on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, using the [https://apps.who.int/gb/inb/pdf_files/inb4/A_INB4_3-en.pdf “zero draft”] as a basis for negotiating an agreement to protect nations and communities from future pandemic emergencies...." Tag: Visual edit
2 July 2024
- 22:3922:39, 2 July 2024 diff hist +41 Ayurveda: Bridging Traditional Wisdom and Modern Healthcare Needs No edit summary current
- 22:3922:39, 2 July 2024 diff hist +7,453 N Ayurveda: Bridging Traditional Wisdom and Modern Healthcare Needs Created page with " In the contemporary landscape of medical pluralism, integrating multiple healthcare approaches is becoming increasingly significant. Despite the advancements in modern medicine, traditional systems like Ayurveda remain relevant because they address aspects of health that modern medicine sometimes overlooks. A survey conducted in the United States during the 1980s or 1990s revealed that more than 40% of the population used alternative medicine, with visits to practitione..." Tag: Visual edit
- 22:3722:37, 2 July 2024 diff hist +35 Reclaiming the Roots: Indian Knowledge Systems and the Science of Rasayanshastra No edit summary current
- 22:3722:37, 2 July 2024 diff hist +14,395 N Reclaiming the Roots: Indian Knowledge Systems and the Science of Rasayanshastra Created page with " India has undeniably taken great strides in a world reshaped by scientific progress. Yet, this very progress has sparked a crucial conversation: are we, in our eagerness to embrace the new, neglecting the wisdom of our ancestors? This article delves into the significance of India's Knowledge Systems, particularly Rasayanshastra, the ancient science of chemistry, and how it can inform cutting-edge medical advancements. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recognise..." Tag: Visual edit
- 22:3422:34, 2 July 2024 diff hist +28 Chaturdasha Vidyas and Other Sources of Understanding Dharma No edit summary current
- 22:3422:34, 2 July 2024 diff hist +10,558 N Chaturdasha Vidyas and Other Sources of Understanding Dharma Created page with " When one refers to the knowledge systems that are of this land be it Indian Knowledge Systems or Bharatiya gyan parampara, then one has to understand what '''‘I’''' in IKS stands for, it can be Indian, Indic or Indigenous. Indian, deals with geographical territory, The land of Bharat and everything related to Bharatvarsh her Culture, Civilization, literature, people, their festivals and everything that comprises the Hindu civilization. There is another term called..." Tag: Visual edit
- 22:2722:27, 2 July 2024 diff hist +28 The Legacy of Governance and Policy in Chanakya's Arthashastra No edit summary current
- 22:2722:27, 2 July 2024 diff hist +8,935 N The Legacy of Governance and Policy in Chanakya's Arthashastra Created page with " In contemporary discussions about Indigenous knowledge systems, the term 'indigenous' often refers to the native people of a geographical area. However, this definition is somewhat limited as it frequently reflects an outsider's perspective, typically that of invaders or foreigners, rather than capturing the native inhabitants' view of their identity and connection to their land and culture. In India, this distinction becomes crucial, especially when considering the ris..." Tag: Visual edit
- 21:3721:37, 2 July 2024 diff hist +23 Ethical Frameworks from Indian Philosophies No edit summary current
- 21:3621:36, 2 July 2024 diff hist +12,309 N Ethical Frameworks from Indian Philosophies Created page with " The concept of right and wrong is often viewed as a moral construct shaped by society. However, it's important to remember that society itself is a collective of individuals and can be prone to moral lapses. Practices like slavery or discrimination based on skin colour, social status, and creed were once widely accepted. Over time, societal norms evolved, leading to a collective moral realization that such discrimination is unjust. This evolution underscores the need fo..." Tag: Visual edit
- 21:2921:29, 2 July 2024 diff hist +28 Veer Savarkar - Oath to Ashtabhuja Devi - Part 2 No edit summary current
- 21:2921:29, 2 July 2024 diff hist +8,304 N Veer Savarkar - Oath to Ashtabhuja Devi - Part 2 Created page with " While understanding the character of the revolution, Savarkar understood the balasthāna (strengths) and ābālasthānas (weaknesses) of an armed revolution. This mīmāṁsa (analysis) of Bengali and Maharashtrian revolutionaries gave him a deep affection towards these regions. Svatantrayveer Savarkar was born in a Citpāvana Brāhmaṇa family, most of these Citpāvana Brāhmaṇas came from the Konkan region of Maharashtra and later migrated to various parts of Mah..." Tag: Visual edit
- 21:2421:24, 2 July 2024 diff hist +28 Veer Savarkar - Oath to Ashtabhuja Devi - Part 1 No edit summary current
- 21:2421:24, 2 July 2024 diff hist +8,949 N Veer Savarkar - Oath to Ashtabhuja Devi - Part 1 Created page with "<blockquote>आसिंधु सिंधु-पर्यन्ता यस्य भारत-भूमिका । पितृभूः पुण्यभूश्चैव स वै हिंदुरिति स्मृतः ।। āsiṃdhu siṃdhu paryantā, yasya bhāratabhūmikā | pitṛbhū: puṇyabhūścaiva sa vai hiṃduriti smṛta: || Everyone who regards and claims this Bharatbhumi from the Indus to the Seas as his Fatherland and Holyland..." Tag: Visual edit
- 21:1021:10, 2 July 2024 diff hist +28 The Vanvasis of India - Past to Present, Realities and Possibilities, Part 2 No edit summary current
- 21:1021:10, 2 July 2024 diff hist +12,697 N The Vanvasis of India - Past to Present, Realities and Possibilities, Part 2 Created page with " Now, as we have understood the roots of the emergence of identities and their true meaning, a historical dive is necessary to understand the issues Vanavāsis face today. For the same, we shall study the Vanavāsis in three phases keeping the colonial phase at the centre and getting into the pre and post of the same. This will showcase the impact of the colonial imposition and the ensuing dread it caused in the Vanavāsi life and culture. ==== Pre-Colonial Phase: ====..." Tag: Visual edit
- 21:0121:01, 2 July 2024 diff hist +28 The Vanvasis of India - Past to Present, Realities and Possibilities, Part 1 No edit summary current
- 21:0121:01, 2 July 2024 diff hist +416 The Vanvasis of India - Past to Present, Realities and Possibilities, Part 1 No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 20:5720:57, 2 July 2024 diff hist +7,608 N The Vanvasis of India - Past to Present, Realities and Possibilities, Part 1 Created page with " It happened in one of the most remote villages, or pāḍā as they are called, of Kashivali in Jawhar District, Maharashtra. While on an excursion to understand the status and implementation of CFR (Community Forest Rights) under the Forest Rights Act, I talked to one of the village elders in his 90s. He told me about his lived experiences before and after independence. He highlighted an economic problem speaking in Marathi, “नागली आहे, पैका..." Tag: Visual edit
- 20:5420:54, 2 July 2024 diff hist +28 Evocations from Daksha Yagnam No edit summary current
- 20:5320:53, 2 July 2024 diff hist +10,353 N Evocations from Daksha Yagnam Created page with " I am reminded of my teacher, who repeatedly tells us as we keep learning texts: It is okay if we don’t understand it the very first day, it is okay if we don’t remember it after we learn. '''It is the experience in the contexts that occur one day in the future, and how we relate that experience with the learning of the text in the past, which will open the gates of awareness.''' ===== One day when we come across a certain context it will dawn upon us as to how tha..." Tag: Visual edit
- 00:3900:39, 2 July 2024 diff hist −1 A Glimpse into Shakta Worldview and Practice, Part 1 No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 00:3800:38, 2 July 2024 diff hist +412 A Glimpse into Shakta Worldview and Practice, Part 1 No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 00:3600:36, 2 July 2024 diff hist +28 A Glimpse into Shakta Worldview and Practice, Part 2 No edit summary current
- 00:3600:36, 2 July 2024 diff hist −1 A Glimpse into Shakta Worldview and Practice, Part 2 No edit summary
- 00:3600:36, 2 July 2024 diff hist +16,266 N A Glimpse into Shakta Worldview and Practice, Part 2 Created page with "==== Hymns in the Praise of Supreme Goddess ==== Stuti can be a string of devotional hymns that are composed in the adulation of the deity. This approach is present in almost all the major religious traditions of India. Often, they are the stepping stones into the realms of worship for many seekers. Representation of divine form has clear underlying rules in iconography. Often what are known as ‘dhyāna-śloka’ or meditative verses are recited before embarking on the..." Tag: Visual edit
- 00:3400:34, 2 July 2024 diff hist +28 A Glimpse into Shakta Worldview and Practice, Part 1 No edit summary
- 00:3400:34, 2 July 2024 diff hist +1 A Glimpse into Shakta Worldview and Practice, Part 1 No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 00:3300:33, 2 July 2024 diff hist −6 A Glimpse into Shakta Worldview and Practice, Part 1 No edit summary
- 00:3300:33, 2 July 2024 diff hist +12,931 N A Glimpse into Shakta Worldview and Practice, Part 1 Created page with "==== Introduction ==== Śākta traditions wherein Devi or Goddess is worshipped as the primary power is an ancient religious stream that originated in the immeasurable antiquity of the ancient Indian spiritual thought. This stream too, like the religious milieu it originated in, does not yield easy answers for the scholarly pursuits that attempt to find its origins. Spiritual schools that emerge from this soil are intricately connected like an unseen underground network..." Tag: Visual edit
- 00:1700:17, 2 July 2024 diff hist +41 Reclaiming Medical Ethics No edit summary current
- 00:1600:16, 2 July 2024 diff hist +14,546 N Reclaiming Medical Ethics Created page with " The oath-taking ceremony is perhaps one of the most profound moments in the life of a young doctor through medical school. There is a certain sense of gravity that the oath tends to impart, which harkens to the seriousness and difficulty of the years ahead. To me, it was the moment I realized that down the line, I might have to contend with the daunting challenge of balancing ethics and empathy with day-to-day patient decisions — decisions which tend to be sterile and..." Tag: Visual edit