Exploring the Nava-rasa concept of aesthetics in Indian thought, I was intrigued by the absence of the two prominent emotions: happiness and sorrow that we more frequently experience in our lives. What I thought was a logical, missing piece in the puzzle, soon had a logical explanation that to me was quite revealing and insightful. This short write-up is my learning from this exercise. I seek your critique to see if I have missed out on anything and help me …
Month: January 2026
Book Review 2026.01: Art Experience, (1954), Hardbound 83 pages, January 19, 2026 It is not often that you can say a book is worth its weight in gold. I am sure most readers of this book will concur with me that an exception can be made for this short book of 83 pages that delves deep into the rarely explored topic of aesthetic experience through the lens of Indian philosophy. While the lens used is of Indian philosophy, the value …
Personal Exploration: From the year 2023, I have written book reviews that summarise my learnings from the books I have read. In 2026, I decided to write down my understanding on certain key concepts for self-reflection and refinement of my learnings. I am sharing this with interested readers for you to critique my understanding and help me refine my learnings. Thank you for your time and support. Personal Exploration -1 Understanding Values, January 15, 2026 ‘We are the sum of …
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