Conference Presentations by Warija Adiga
Exploring Sudraka's Mrichakatika for the author's philosophies, which in turn helps us understand... more Exploring Sudraka's Mrichakatika for the author's philosophies, which in turn helps us understand the social fabric of that time. Mrichakatikam is a famous play, following the Bharat Muni's natyashastra rules fully. This paper, which is in Sanskrit, was presented in the Indian Sanskrit Conference held in Bengaluru in 2018
Books by Warija Adiga
A Digital Book on The Fiftieth All India Oriental Conference Nagpur, 2020
This is a report on the All India Oriental conference that was held in Ramtek, Nagpur. The report... more This is a report on the All India Oriental conference that was held in Ramtek, Nagpur. The report not only covers the events as they happened from Jan 9 till Jan 12, 2020, but it also provides relevant background information culminating finally into the mega Centennial celebrations. From the concept of AIOC to the analysis of the current AIOC 2020 event, this book report attempts to put the data in front of the readers transparently. The links provided in the last section can be used by readers to check out the videos of the conference as well.
Lambert Academic Publishing, 2019
This is a report on the recently concluded 3-days conference, “Dispassionate Churning of Indology... more This is a report on the recently concluded 3-days conference, “Dispassionate Churning of Indology Conference”. The event was organized by Bharatiya Vidvat Parishad and the Tattvasamshodhana Samsat, with support from Indian Council for Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi and Indic Academy, Hyderabad in Udupi.
It was pure serendipity that the conference, with a title that was carefully coined by Prof Ashok Aklujkar, was held in a city just a few km away from the Arabian sea connecting to the Indian Ocean. Reminiscing the sagar manthan in purana, not only the title but the location as well, seemed to fit the theme nicely. Not withstanding the practical challenges of combining modern expectations with spiritual ambience, the number of person-hours of knowledge, wisdom, kindness, humanity that were collected at “Rajangana Prangana”, could make one feel the “spandanam”, the under-current, waves of positive energy flowing, as scholars debated, presented and discussed various aspects of Indic studies.
Out of 305 persons attending the even, 180 papers were presented in 3 days. The recordings of the sessions are available on YouTube. Purpose of this document is to record the general essence of what transpired in these 3 days and not the verbatim capture of all the spoken words.
Papers by Warija Adiga
Asian Journal of Professional Ethics & Management, 2025
This paper examines a real-world case study of a software project during the early days of IT boo... more This paper examines a real-world case study of a software project during the early days of IT boom in Bengaluru. Drawing from the first-hand experience, the paper briefly explores the dynamics of IT sourcing strategies leading to the partnership between the Indian companies and the US one, with a case study of a software-product maintenance project. This case study aims to provide a practical understanding of project management, highlighting the challenges and realities faced when the rubber meets the road.
Asian Journal of Professional Ethics and Management, 2024
How a person decides is largely influenced by personal judgment, shaped by the environment and cu... more How a person decides is largely influenced by personal judgment, shaped by the environment and culture they are exposed to, past experiences, future outlook, and the current context. However, there are occasions when one disregards other competing perspectives and sticks to one’s own. This can be understood using the concept of a "blind spot" in driving. The rear-view mirrors in four-wheelers often miss an area on the side known as the "blind spot." If a driver does not look directly at the sides while changing lanes, they may miss an incoming vehicle, potentially resulting in an accident. Similarly, in life, innate blind spots can lead to poor judgment and decision-making. Blind spots make people adamant and unwilling to hear the opinions of others. Most disagreements can be resolved quickly if people are aware of their own blind spots and try to address them.
This essay draws upon the ancient wisdom of Sanskrit literature to explore how perspectives influence decisions. It also shares suggestions from our sages on how to clear your mental blind spots for a clearer view.
Asian Journal of Professional Ethics & Management, 2024
Ethical communication refers to the principles and standards that guide “dharmic” behavior in com... more Ethical communication refers to the principles and standards that guide “dharmic” behavior in communication. It involves the responsible and respectful use of communication methods and platforms, considering the impact on individuals, groups, and society at large. Key aspects of communication ethics include honesty, transparency, fairness, and the protection of privacy. Adhering to communication ethics promotes positive and constructive interactions, fosters trust, and contributes to the development of a healthy and ethical communicative environment. In this paper, we present some of the ancient Sanskrit wisdoms and wits to shed some light on ethical communication.
Satire has been a common tool employed by poets throughout history to expose the realities of roy... more Satire has been a common tool employed by poets throughout history to expose the realities of royal courts. The hilarious cartoons of R. K. Laxman that illustrate socio-political facts are more proof of the potent ability of creative people to express important ideas succinctly. Poets like Kshemendra, Jaganntha Paṇḍita, Nîlakaṇtˤha Dąkshita, and others are celebrated in Sanskrit literature for their sarcastic verses that serve as mirrors to the outside world and remain relevant even in contemporary times. This article considers meeting ethics by quoting a few poems from Nîlakaṇt ̤ha and other sources. It also examines a portion of Mahabharatam that outlines the structure for communication through a discussion between Sulabhā and Janaka. The goal of the article is to provide a glimpse of ancient Sanskrit poetry for pointers on debates and meetings.
Shodhasamhita, J. Kavikulaguru Kalidasa Sanskrit University, 2023
This paper brings to light for the first time, the existence of a hither to unknown Vāstuvidyā te... more This paper brings to light for the first time, the existence of a hither to unknown Vāstuvidyā text by Garga, who is one among the eighteen ancient teachers of the subject of Vastuśāstra mentioned in the Matsyapurāṇa. Two manuscripts, one in Newari-Bujinmol script and the other in Devanāgarī, of Vṛddhagarga Vāstuvidyā are available in the National Archives of Nepal. The text in 34 chapters, comprising of more than nine hundred verses, as seen from the style, content, and inclusion of only nakṣatra, tithi, muhūrta for deciding auspiciousness of time, must have originated Before Common Era. The text claims to be on Vāstuvidya as expounded by Vṛddhgarga to his son Kroṣṭuki and other disciples. True to this claim, the text touches on several aspects of site selection, town planning, lay out of palace complex, elephant and horse stables and many other topics, with quantified suggestions for important dimensions. The architectural and construction practices described correspond to wood as the primary material. As of now, this text is the oldest available work in Sanskrit wholly devoted to Vāstuvidyā, covering almost all aspects of architectural engineering that was prevalent in ancient India around 500 BCE.
Sambhashan Sandesha, 2022
Sometimes festivals can tell those stories which are generally ignored by historians and not fou... more Sometimes festivals can tell those stories which are generally ignored by historians and not found in the history-books, monuments, stone inscriptions or even the manuscripts. While historians may focus on raw data such as dates and rules of the kings, wars and monuments, festivals shed light on the past culture of the common folks, their lifestyles, their fears and their triumphs. The ancient monuments, inscriptions, manuscripts may tell us the dates and times of the kings and the places, but the festivals show us the different shades of the culture which would have evolved over the centuries.
This article, written in Sanskrit, lists out a few festivals of Nepal, along with their background stories.
Sambhashan Sandesha, 2021
History is not just the chronicle of the kings and their rules, but the value systems of the soci... more History is not just the chronicle of the kings and their rules, but the value systems of the society as such. Traditions and rituals provide the historical information if one digs in further. In this Sanskrit article, I have explained the "Guru Purnima" celebrated each year at Pashupati Nath temple, showing the importance of teachers during the ancient times. It also shows the co-existence of Buddhism and Shaivism together in harmony and Adi Shankaracharya's influence in setting up the traditions at Pashupatinath Temple, continuing even today.
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Conference Presentations by Warija Adiga
Books by Warija Adiga
It was pure serendipity that the conference, with a title that was carefully coined by Prof Ashok Aklujkar, was held in a city just a few km away from the Arabian sea connecting to the Indian Ocean. Reminiscing the sagar manthan in purana, not only the title but the location as well, seemed to fit the theme nicely. Not withstanding the practical challenges of combining modern expectations with spiritual ambience, the number of person-hours of knowledge, wisdom, kindness, humanity that were collected at “Rajangana Prangana”, could make one feel the “spandanam”, the under-current, waves of positive energy flowing, as scholars debated, presented and discussed various aspects of Indic studies.
Out of 305 persons attending the even, 180 papers were presented in 3 days. The recordings of the sessions are available on YouTube. Purpose of this document is to record the general essence of what transpired in these 3 days and not the verbatim capture of all the spoken words.
Papers by Warija Adiga
This essay draws upon the ancient wisdom of Sanskrit literature to explore how perspectives influence decisions. It also shares suggestions from our sages on how to clear your mental blind spots for a clearer view.
This article, written in Sanskrit, lists out a few festivals of Nepal, along with their background stories.
It was pure serendipity that the conference, with a title that was carefully coined by Prof Ashok Aklujkar, was held in a city just a few km away from the Arabian sea connecting to the Indian Ocean. Reminiscing the sagar manthan in purana, not only the title but the location as well, seemed to fit the theme nicely. Not withstanding the practical challenges of combining modern expectations with spiritual ambience, the number of person-hours of knowledge, wisdom, kindness, humanity that were collected at “Rajangana Prangana”, could make one feel the “spandanam”, the under-current, waves of positive energy flowing, as scholars debated, presented and discussed various aspects of Indic studies.
Out of 305 persons attending the even, 180 papers were presented in 3 days. The recordings of the sessions are available on YouTube. Purpose of this document is to record the general essence of what transpired in these 3 days and not the verbatim capture of all the spoken words.
This essay draws upon the ancient wisdom of Sanskrit literature to explore how perspectives influence decisions. It also shares suggestions from our sages on how to clear your mental blind spots for a clearer view.
This article, written in Sanskrit, lists out a few festivals of Nepal, along with their background stories.