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Indian music is based on concepts of \'Laya\' and \'Tala\', whereas Westen music goes by \'Rhythm\'. In this video, Vrinda Acharya elucidates the fine differences between all of them by comparing their respective definitions. She then demonstrates the various facets of Laya in Carnatic music and clarifies as to why the word rhythm is grossly inadequate to represent the highly subtle and abstract c...

Although the Sanskrit term ‘Chakra’, used in Tantric yoga or Kundalini yoga, has entered the western lexicon, it is not very well understood by the English-speaking world. It is important to understand that the concept of chakra cannot be studied and experienced in isolation by separating it from the Dharmic framework. Some western teachers and scholars go a step further and even try to connect it...

India is the home of the Raga system. The concept of Raga is the pivot of Indian music and India\'s contribution to world musicology. Raga is often loosely translated as melody, mode, tune, scale, etc. In this video, Vrinda Acharya explains the unparalleled status of the Indian Raga and its various dimensions. She illustrates very cogently as to why the words melody or scale are highly incapable o...

The Sanskrit word ‘prana’ is often translated into English as ‘breath’ or ‘vital air’. Breath signifies the air blowing between the mouth and lungs of a living being during respiration. Prana, however, is not just breath but something more profound and subtle which is responsible for activating the complete psycho-physical apparatus of the body, including the breath. Prana is the basic force of li...

Indian music is based on a system of seven svaras called \'Saptaswaras\'. Though superficially, these may seem to be the same as the \'notes\' of Western Music, there are subtle differences. In this video, Vrinda Acharya elucidates as to why a svara should not be called a note, by analysing and comparing the technical definitions from the respective systems. Do check out our YouTube channel \'Raji...

To learn more about \'Sanskrit Non-Translatables\', visit https://sanskritnontranslatables.com/  India is popular across the world as the land of ahimsa. Ahimsa is an important principle of Hindu dharma and is considered as one of the yama-s in yoga. The Sanskrit word ‘ahimsa’ is commonly translated into English as ‘non-violence’. But ahimsa is a very different concept from non-violence and it is...

The 22 \'Shrutis\' of Indian music are not the same as \'Semitones\' used in the Western musical tradition. This is explained by Vrinda Acharya, who logically analyses and compares both these concepts quoting theoretical definitions from the respective musical systems and highlighting the differences in practical usages.    Watch more on the Non-translatables of (South) Indian Music here: http://b...

To learn more about \'Sanskrit Non-Translatables\', visit https://sanskritnontranslatables.com/   Samskara is a versatile and very important Sanskrit word that is often used in Hinduism in a variety of ways. Most commonly the word means the various purificatory actions done for sanctifying and refining the body, mind and intellect of a person. The performance of these samskara-s is essential to ma...

To learn more about \'Sanskrit Non-Translatables\', visit https://sanskritnontranslatables.com/    Dr. Shastry said that Sanskrit Non-Translatables is a book that is highly apropos and timely. It should be a required reading for our times, and cuts across all kinds of people - Teachers, Enthusiasts, Researchers, Students, Layman etc. He congratulated both the authors to yet again create something...

To learn more about \'Sanskrit Non-Translatables\', visit https://sanskritnontranslatables.com/ The Sanskrit word ‘Tantra’ usually denotes a kind of Hindu shastra-s, based on the experiences of seers and yogis, which have been passed down to humanity since time immemorial. Tantras deal with numerous sadhana-s for elevating a person’s consciousness which have been verified for their efficacy by a l...

To learn more about \'Sanskrit Non-Translatables\', visit https://sanskritnontranslatables.com/   Dr. Kak congratulated the two authors for foregrounding an often overlooked cultural fact through this book. The Hindu Experience of Reality is not the same as the European Experience. He said that the book is very timely, and comes at a time when the native traditions of India are having to tussle wi...

‘Guna’ is a very familiar word from the Sanskrit language which is understood in its non-technical sense by nearly every lay person in India. However, the word guna also denotes different technical meanings in various branches of Indian philosophy. The word guna is often quickly translated into English as ‘mode’ or ‘quality’ irrespective of the context and without giving much thought into its real...

In the Indian tradition, the Sanskrit words ‘Itihasa’ and ‘Purana’ denote a corpus of texts which form the very foundation of Indian ethos in all its aspects. There are two Itihasas namely Ramayana and Mahabharata whereas the purana-s are many in number with generally 18 of them regarded as more exhaustive and important. These two Sanskrit words have been victims of misinterpretation due to their...

To learn more about  \'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power\', visit https://www.aiandpower.com/ In part 2 of the discussion moderated by TS Mohan, they discuss India\'s AI policies, Breaking India forces 2.0 & more from the book \'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power.\' In this stimulating and engaging discussion, Rajiv Malhotra is joined by eminent panelists- Prof R. Va...

To learn more about  \'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power\', visit https://www.aiandpower.com/ In this thought-provoking panel discussion moderated by TS Mohan, panelists- Prof R. Vaidyanathan, Cho S Ramaswamy Visiting Chair Professor of Public policy [CRVCPPP] Sastra University, Prof Devendra Jalihal of IIT Madras, and Prof K Gopinath of IISc discuss with Rajiv Malhotra his latest bo...

To learn more about  \'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power\', visit https://www.aiandpower.com/ Host raises several questions:  Impact on various segments of society, especially the lower strata. Can India catch up to China? What should the policies be at this stage? How migrant workers are vulnerable to AI disruptions. Youth dividend or unemployment. Geopolitical implications. Despera...

To learn more about  \'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power\', visit https://www.aiandpower.com/​​​  After slow start, the discussion becomes vibrant covering numerous challenges like cybersecurity, materialistic biology models, obsolete NGOs, social scientists and gurus, the algorithms taking over our agency. It then shift to the solutions needed by replacing jugaad with long-term bets...

To learn more about  \'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power\', visit https://www.aiandpower.com/ Given the brief time allotted to my participation I did my best to try and bring out the serious challenges facing India. However, the focus of NITI Aayog seemed different as the organizers. Prominence was given to speakers representing big foreign institutions. Mostly it was a rehash of the...

To learn more about  \'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power\', visit  https://www.aiandpower.com/ A panel of youth discuss with Rajiv Malhotra his latest book, \"Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power.\" They specifically focus on how Artificial Intelligence will affect the youth. They question Rajiv Malhotra on a variety of issues ranging from Digital Colonization to AI\'s imp...

To learn more about  \'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power\', visit https://www.aiandpower.com/ The Hindu intellectuals in the limelight are obsolete because they are stuck on the ideas introduced in the books, BREAKING INDIA and BEING DIFFERENT a decade ago. This new book on AI will define the discourse on India, Dharma, and related fields for the coming decade.    See more on Artific...

To learn more about  \'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power\', visit https://www.aiandpower.com/​​​   Alpesh Patel, Abhijit Chavda and Koenraad Elst comment on Rajiv Malhotra’s recent book and interview him. What emerges is the unmasking of most Indian leaders and social media icons in the face of the AI revolution. Are the blind leading the blind? Do check out our YouTube channel \'Raj...

To learn more about  \'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power\', visit https://www.aiandpower.com/​​​  After a short overview of the AI book, this sharp student community raises numerous questions and provocations: AI is shaping the new smritis that drive society, and AI might lead to dictatorship and oligarchs. Will there be moron vote banks, and what might be the future of democracy? Br...

A candid conversation with one of the brilliant physicists who returned to India after higher studies with the world’s top scientists. Now working at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in quantum computing. Sadly, India is not in the top 10 countries in this technology that is set to defeat all conventional systems. A national security game-changer.  Unlike India, other countries have a defenc...

Live questions from viewers and sharp moderators make this a very educational episode. Including: Ideas for India to get ahead in AI, protect itself against the Breaking India Forces 2.0 that are at the gate, and the urgent need for leaders to wake up. Do check out our YouTube channel \'Rajiv Malhotra Official\' and do follow us on Facebook \'@RajivMalhotra. Official\' and Twitter \'@InfinityMessa...

The discussion focuses on Chapters 4 & 5 of the AI book. Computer Science is taking over R&D in genomes. How is AI related to intellectual property theft in agriculture, traditional medicines, and plants? Dr. Vandana Shiva is world famous as a champion of India’s rights of plant-based intellectual property, traditional agriculture, etc. against global giants. This is a vibrant discussion t...