Sanskrit Text Recovery
Lost Sanskrit philosophical texts by Dharmakīrti remerge through preserved Tibetan manuscripts.
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A new Telugu song from the upcoming film Ramayana introduces Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi as Ram and Sita, pairing devotional lyrics and A.R. Rahman’s score with a cinematic portrayal of the epic. Separately, scholars say manuscripts preserved in Tibet have made it possible for Dharmakīrti’s complete works to be available in Sanskrit for the first time in modern history, a significant development for the study of Indian and Tibetan philosophy. In Tamil Nadu, Korakkar Siddhar Temple in Theroor honors the Siddhar associated with Tamil writings on medicine, philosophy and alchemy, and serves as both a place of worship and a cultural heritage site. A traditional pilgrimage links Kashi and Rameswaram, two major Shiva holy places, through the practice of carrying sacred Ganges water to offer at the Ramanathaswamy Temple.
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Chiranjeevi said filming of Kaaka’s first half is complete and 30% of its second half has been shot; composer S. Thaman has begun re-recording the first half. Chiranjeevi expressed confidence in the project, saying, “Sankranti manade.”
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The Ramayana song Jai Jai Ram features lyrics by Rakendu Mouli and vocals by Deepali Sahay and Raghav Kaushik. The film is scheduled for a global release on November 5, followed by its India release on November 8, during Diwali.
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The Sanskrit recovery of Dharmakīrti’s works made four treatises accessible in their original language, through a collaboration between the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the China Tibetology Research Center in Beijing.
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Korakkar is described as a disciple of Siddhars Agathiar and Bogar; works attributed to him include Korakkar Malai Vagatam, on mountain medicines, and Chandhira Regai Nool.
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The Kashi–Rameswaram pilgrimage tradition can also involve carrying sacred sand or water from Rameswaram to Kashi, complementing the better-known practice of taking Ganges water to the Ramanathaswamy Temple.
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