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Cultural Continuity: The Role of Caste, Gotras, and Kula Devas

Anjali Kanojia Dec 18, 2024

Roles in Society and Caste The dharmasastras are fundamental to Indian culture and civilization. The Brahmanic social ideology, or caturvarnasramadharma ("dharma of four varṇas and four stages of life"), shapes…

Culture Education Indology Politics & Policy

Caste: Society’s First Classroom & its Contemporary Relevance

Anjali Kanojia Nov 14, 2024

The caste system often gets a beating, mainly for not being understood or for purposefully misinterpreted. Based on cultural understanding, the caste system in its original form was a functional…

Anjali Kanojia, Ph.D.

Namaskaram. I am Anjali Kanojia, affectionately known as "Dr. K" by my students. As a Political Scientist, Author, Yoga instructor, and practitioner, I am passionate about education as the great equalizer. Join me on this journey as we delve into topics related to academics, Indology, transformation through travel, and the practical discipline of yoga, mysticism, and universality woven into diverse cultures worldwide. Connect with me @ProfKanojia and the social media links at the top right. Aum Swasti Astu.