Sanely WrittenSanely Written
Experience the same thoughtful analysis from Sanely Written in a new and engaging format. Just as we write what you need to read, we are now bringing you meaningful conversations with thought leaders, experts, and creators. Each episode of our podcast will be about finding new stories and getting to know the human element behind the ideas, in a way where everything will be spoken sanely.
Stories are the most powerful medium to connect wisdom with actionable steps. Pankaj Saxena is one such storyteller of Sanatan Dharma, who has taken upon himself the task of connecting the threads of history, culture, and sacred spaces into beautiful wisdom. Co-founder and Director of Cultural Research at Bṛhat, Pankaj brings to light the significance of Hindu temples not just as structures of devotion but as living embodiments of Dharmic principles. His writing captures the spirit of Sanatan Dharm through vividly descriptive stories of traditions and cultural continuity.
His deep interest in cultural anthropology and ecology has taken him to over 1200 sacred sites across India. He also serves as an Associate Professor at Rashtram School of Public Leadership. For those seeking to understand Dharma beyond mere abstractions, Pankaj Saxena’s work could offer a storied reality of Hindu culture.
Today, we have been trapped in a Kafkaesque world where even the intuitive ideas regarding our roots don’t come naturally to us. And the world of social media does not favour but damages the discourse, often trivialising the core ideas. Ashish Dhar stands out for his insightful contributions to Dharmic discourse in between the modern challenges. Co-founder of Pragyata and Upword Foundation, and the Director of Operations at The Indic Collective Trust, Dhar works extensively to produce quality pieces on Sanatan Dharma, effectively dissecting the imposed ‘ism’ of Hinduism. His essays advocate that true Dharma transcends mere religious rites by being inherently ecological, something that sustains life and faith. A Kashmiri Pandit himself, Dhar understands the vein of the Kashmir problem through his own experience of living and later being exiled from Kashmir. Through his writings, Dhar challenges the contemporary champions of Sanatan Dharma (party or otherwise). His work is essential reading for those seeking a deeper understanding of Dharma.
By reviving the nearly extinct Kalanamak rice, a jewel of Purvanchali culture, Prof. Dr Ram Chet Chaudhary has preserved not just a crop but a rich heritage that might have been lost forever.
Dr Chaudhary is an embodiment of the spirit of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan,” plus his own refrain: “Jai Vigyan”. His research and innovation are dedicated to strengthening India’s agricultural backbone and nourishing the nation. He has been honoured with the 2024 Padma Shri.
Nation-building is hard. Shashank Mani Tripathi is a Member of Parliament for Deoria, founder of Jagriti Yatra, and among very few people who have got the power of enterprise right. He is a person who will convey to you the concept of shared destiny not through lip service but by his simple yet transformative yatras. Nation-building remains hard but with people like him, it becomes a tiny bit more within reach.
