{"id":676,"date":"2025-02-13T09:21:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T14:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676"},"modified":"2025-12-24T17:32:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T22:32:18","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
gandhena g\u0101va\u1e25 pa\u015byanti vedai\u1e25 pa\u015byanti br\u0101hma\u1e47\u0101\u1e25
c\u0101rai\u1e25 pa\u015byanti r\u0101j\u0101na\u015b cak\u1e63urbhy\u0101m itare jan\u0101\u1e25<\/strong><\/em>
\"A brahmana sees through the sastras. A king sees through his spies. A cow sees through its nose. And, an ordinary man sees through his eyes.\" 
(Mah\u0101bh\u0101rata, Udyoga-parva, 34.32, spoken by Vidura to King Dh\u1e5btar\u0101\u1e63\u1e6dra)<\/em>
<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
A Pari\u1e63at<\/em><\/strong>1<\/a><\/sup> is a committee of specialists in various subjects convened to resolve complex questions of dharma (see Manu 12.110-111<\/em><\/a>). \u015a\u0101stra-cak\u1e63uh<\/strong> <\/em>refers to the “eyes of the \u015b\u0101stras<\/em>” or scriptures. Therefore, S\u0101stra-cak\u1e63uh-pari\u1e63at<\/strong> <\/em>is a committee of experts in different \u015b\u0101stras, <\/em>assembled to address difficult dharmic issues, all viewing from the perspective of the scriptures. The core principle is that the \u015b\u0101stras <\/em>are perfect, and any conclusions must be drawn based on them, rather than prioritizing personal experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u015a\u0101stra-Cak\u1e63uh-Pari\u1e63at <\/strong><\/em>is a scholarly platform committed to the in-depth analysis of Vedic literature, aimed at serving sincere followers of \u015ar\u012bla Prabhup\u0101da and aspiring devotees within ISKCON. The primary focus of our Pari\u1e63at is to address both theoretical and practical questions faced by gurus, leaders, and followers in their spiritual journey and preaching efforts. These questions often revolve around the intent and meaning behind \u015ar\u012bla Prabhup\u0101da\u2019s teachings, the application of specific Vedic principles, and the correct understanding of age-old practices. In doing so, we strive to create a space where such contentious issues can be addressed in a thoughtful, scholarly, and culturally consistent manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In ISKCON, and among Vedic practitioners, debates frequently arise where opposing viewpoints are discussed based on \u015ar\u012bla Prabhup\u0101da\u2019s instructions and various scriptural interpretations. While there are existing boards of scholars in ISKCON, many lack the traditional exegetical approach to addressing these questions. The methodology of \u015b\u0101str\u0101rtha <\/em>and v\u0101ky\u0101rtha-sadas <\/em>rooted in M\u012bm\u0101\u1e41s\u0101 <\/em>is often missing. Additionally, many scholars lack the cultural background and insights that come from the Brahminical tradition of Vedic Indian villages, which is crucial for a true understanding of the purport of the scriptures and the Vedic worldview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u015a\u0101stra-Cak\u1e63uh-Pari\u1e63at <\/strong><\/em>aims to fill this gap by providing a platform for traditional scholarly discussions and research, based on the ancient methods of \u015b\u0101str\u0101rtha <\/em>and v\u0101ky\u0101rtha-sadas. <\/em>Our approach emphasizes the infallibility of the scriptures, as well as the wisdom passed down through generations of Vedic practitioners. We also recognize the importance of \u015bi\u1e63\u1e6d\u0101c\u0101ra-pram\u0101\u1e47a<\/em>\u2014the evidence of long-standing practices within the Vedic culture\u2014as an essential resource for understanding the \u015b\u0101stras <\/em>correctly. We engage in a thorough peer-review process for all research before publication, ensuring the highest standards of scholarly integrity and transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The platform invites devotees, leaders, and scholars to submit unresolved questions for in-depth research. Once prioritized, these topics are explored, and research papers are published, presenting various viewpoints and arguments based on scriptural study and tradition. To maintain transparency and academic integrity, our scholars are independent from any political or institutional affiliations and are free to express their opinions, even if they differ from the collective conclusions of the Pari\u1e63at. <\/em>This open and independent environment encourages a healthy exchange of ideas and allows for a more accurate and well-rounded understanding of Vedic wisdom. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate discussions that minimize speculation and foster the revival of the ancient tradition of scholarly debate rooted in the teachings of the \u015b\u0101stras.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Members<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"\"
Shyamasundara Dasa (ACBSP), Jyotisi<\/h4>Founder<\/span>
Born and raised in Canada, Shyamasundara Dasa was awarded a full scholarship to study pure mathematics<\/a> at university. However, after reading a gloss on G\u00f6del\u2019s Incompleteness Theorems<\/em>, he realized that to become a true \u201cman of knowledge,\u201d he would have to leave academia. This decision shocked his family and friends\u2014and even himself\u2014as he had always envisioned pursuing a PhD.
\u00a0
In hindsight, it was a wise choice. Shortly thereafter, in 1976, he surrendered to \u015ar\u012bla Prabhup\u0101da and joined the ISKCON temple in Ottawa. He received his first Pa\u00f1car\u0101trika initiation on March 5, 1977, in M\u0101y\u0101pur, followed by his second Pa\u00f1car\u0101trika initiation and upanayanam<\/em> on October 2, 1977, in Hyderabad. Had he remained in university, he would not have had the opportunity to be initiated by \u015ar\u012bla Prabhup\u0101da.
\u00a0
Jyoti\u1e63a and the Bhaktivedanta Institute<\/strong>
In 1978, Shyamasundara Dasa was invited to join the Bhaktivedanta Institute (BI) to study jyoti\u1e63a, a discipline that \u015ar\u012bla Prabhup\u0101da wanted examined rigorously and scientifically within the BI. Jyoti\u1e63a has since become his lifelong service. He studied under several masters of this “super science” in India. More details on his journey to the BI can be found in this article.<\/a>
\u00a0
Two additional articles provide insights into his studies in India:
\u2022    Ashtamangala Deva Prashna<\/a><\/em>
\u2022   From the Astrologer\u2019s Diary: The Night Dacoits Stole Srimati Radharani<\/a><\/em>
\u00a0
At the BI, he was tasked with investigating the philosophical relationship (if any) between jyoti\u1e63a and Vai\u1e63\u1e47avism, exploring its relevance to Var\u1e47\u0101\u015brama Dharma<\/em> and society, and becoming an expert astrologer. The long-term goal was to train future teachers of jyoti\u1e63a. He was also entrusted with refuting academic claims that jyoti\u1e63a was imported from the Babylonians and Greeks. More about his work with Sadaputa Prabhu at the BI is discussed here.<\/a>
\u00a0
Contributions to Jyoti\u1e63a Software<\/strong>
In 1982, the GBC requested that he develop the Vai\u1e63\u1e47ava Calendar<\/em> software, which was published in 1984. In addition to this, he created the first professional Vedic astrology software, released by MATRIX Software in 1988.
\u00a0
Research, Practice, and Publications<\/strong>
Shyamasundara Dasa is a highly sought-after Vedic astrologer with an international clientele.<\/a> The proceeds from his consultations fund his research and writing.
\u00a0
His research interests include but are not limited to:

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Jyoti\u1e63a as an intellectual discipline
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The history and transmission of jyoti\u1e63a
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The philosophy of divination and its practice across cultures (India, Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, Africa, and China)
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Cross-cultural exchanges between India and other ancient civilizations and ancient history<\/a> in general
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Various astrological traditions, including Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Greco-Roman, Arabic, Medieval, and modern Western astrology
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Var\u1e47\u0101\u015brama Dharma<\/em> and jyoti\u1e63a\u2019s role within it
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Historical cycles and Geopolitics from a jyoti\u1e63a perspective (Mundane Astrology<\/em>)
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Jyoti\u1e63a as a symbolic representation of Ved\u0101nta, S\u0101\u1e45khya, and the Vedic worldview
\u2022\u00a0  Fate, Freewill, and the Law of Karma 
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ved\u0101nta, M\u012bm\u0101\u1e41s\u0101, Pa\u00f1car\u0101tra, Upanisads, and N\u012bti \u015a\u0101stra
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Dharma \u015a\u0101stra
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Vedic calendric science
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Siddh\u0101ntic astronomy
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Fundamental texts of Vedic culture \u2014 Itihasa and Puranas\u00a0
\u00a0
He is the author of numerous articles, <\/a>available at the link. 
A scholarly monograph, Is Vedic Astrology “Vedic?”<\/em>, is currently in production, along with a forthcoming jyoti\u1e63a text and a text on Varn\u0101\u015brama Dharma.
\u00a0
Time in India<\/strong>
Over the course of three major stays, Shyamasundara Dasa has spent 19 years living and studying in India.
\u00a0\u2709\ufe0f shyamasundaradasa (at) gmail.com<\/span>
\ud83d\udcde +91 8971271236 (Whatsapp)<\/strong>
\ud83c\udf10 https:\/\/shyamasundaradasa.com<\/a>
<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"\"
Sridhara Srinivasa Dasa (BVKS)<\/h4>Independent Sastric Researcher, born into and immersed in traditional Sri Vaisnava culture, with firsthand experience<\/span>
Sridhara Srinivasa Dasa\u2019s strength lies in his deep, cultured understanding of sastric <\/em>teachings, including those of Srila Prabhupada, shaped by his immersion in Sri Vaisnava culture since childhood. Specializing in Pancaratra sastras<\/em>, he also continues the sacred family tradition of worshipping Salagrama, <\/strong>a practice passed down by his devoted parents, both staunch adherents of the Sri Vaisnava tradition. He represents a rare example of a Vaisnava <\/em>following a lineage of several generations of Vaisnavas <\/em>dedicated to devotional service.

HISTORY<\/strong>
Sridhara Srinivasa Dasa was born in a traditional Sri-Vaisnava lineage and was brought up in a traditional Tamil Nadu Iyengar family. At the age of nine his parents performed his upanayana samskara <\/em>(sacred thread ceremony). His grandfather trained him to perform the daily sandhyavandana <\/em>and samita-danam <\/em>(fire sacrifice) which he continued to perform until the age of thirteen. 

However, like the majority of populace drowned by the onslaught of the tsunami of materialistic modern civilization, the author went about securing a bachelor\u2019s degree in electronics and communication engineering, a successful lucrative career in computer software industry and lived for more than ten years in Seattle, Washington, in the USA. While working he also earned a Master\u2019s degree in business administration from a reputed university in Seattle and served in the positions of Software Manager and General Manager in several software firms.

However, while living in the USA, he was inspired by the teachings of His Divine Grace A.\u2009C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhup\u0101da, founder-acarya<\/em> of ISKCON and on September 27, 2006 was initiated into the Gaudiya-Vaisnava Sampradaya by His Holiness Bhakti Vikasa Swami, a sannyasi<\/em> disciple of Srila Prabhupada. Following the instructions of his spiritual master, to preach the glories of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu in Tamil Nadu and among the people of Tamil origin in native Tamil language, in 2012 the author moved along with his family to his home town Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and since then he has dedicated himself to serving the mission of Srila Prabhupada on a full-time basis by distributing Srila Prabhupada\u2019s books among the general populace and also preaching the mission of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. 

WRITINGS<\/strong>
Sridhara Srinivasa Dasa has also authored other books and articles on a variety of topics of Krishna consciousness ranging from philosophical debates to describing the holy places and pastimes of Lord Krishna that were featured in the Tamil edition of the \u201cBack to Godhead\u201d magazine.

List of books authored by Sridhara Srinivasa Dasa:<\/strong>
1. A Divine Prophecy,<\/a><\/em> published by Bhakti Vikas Trust,<\/a> in English and Tamil
2. Female Diksa-gurus: Do We Need Them?,<\/em> Published by Sastra-caksusa publications in English, Hindi, and Russian

\u2709\ufe0f sridhara.srinivasa.das.bvks@gmail.com<\/span>
\ud83d\udcde +91 7373089272 (Whatsapp)<\/strong>
\ud83c\udf10 https:\/\/the-eye-of-sastra.blogspot.com<\/a>
 \u24d5<\/strong>  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/15HpdSy1PK\/<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"\"
Damodara Dasa (BVKS)<\/h4>Independent Sastric & Varnsrama Researcher<\/span>
Damodara dasa is a disciple of H.H. Bhakti Vikasa Swami and had joined ISKCON in 2006 at Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, where he had previously obtained his BE in Mechanical Engineering. He has been engaged in research on\u00a0varnasrama-dharma<\/em>\u00a0and in establishing farm, gurukula, and\u00a0varnasrama<\/em>\u00a0projects.
A special focus of his studies in\u00a0sastra<\/em>\u00a0is on the role of\u00a0mimamsa<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0nyaya<\/em>\u00a0for resolving doubts that arise from differing instructions from thesastras, sadhus,<\/em>\u00a0and gurus.
Damodara dasa is also the principal author of the book\u00a0Vaisnava-diksa\u00a0according to Narada-Pancaratra,\u00a0<\/a><\/em>which for the first time has given a detailed\u00a0sastric<\/em>\u00a0account of the\u00a0diksa<\/em>\u00a0procedure that ISKCON has followed up to the present day.

\u2709\ufe0f damodara.bvks@gmail.com<\/span>
\ud83c\udf10 guru-sadhu-sastra.blogspot.com<\/a>
\u25b6\ufe0f https:\/\/youtube.com\/@damodara_bvks<\/a>
\ud83d\udcde +91 9737475085<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"\"
Jaya Nityananda Dasa (BVKS)<\/h4>Retired Sanskrit Acharya at Nava Nandagrama Gurukula<\/span>
Jaya Nityananda dasa is a disciple of H.H. Bhakti Vikasa Swami. His strength lies in his training in Sanskrit, particularly in teaching the language to children. He speaks fluent Sanskrit in a way that is easily understandable and excels in making complex Sanskrit concepts from commentaries and sastras more accessible. He achieves this by carefully explaining the material based on the listener\u2019s level of understanding.

In addition, he has a strong grasp of applying the teachings of the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Dharma-sastras <\/em>to contemporary times, places, and circumstances. His discussion skills are excellent, with a thoughtful, in-depth approach. He maintains a disposition rooted in sattva-guna, never rushing to conclusions but taking the time to consider all perspectives and thoroughly evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of different arguments.

You can get a sense of his presentation and scholarly abilities by visiting his YouTube channel, where he offers daily classes on the Mahabharata, Valmiki Ramayana, and Bhagavad-gita.

HISTORY<\/strong>
He holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University in Vallabha Vidyanagar, Gujarat, where he first came into contact with ISKCON in 2003. In 2008 he joined the ISKCON Ashrama in Vallabh Vidyanagar as a brahmacari. Later he studied Sanskrit grammar from the Harinamamrta-vyakaranam of Srila Jiva Gosvami at the Sanskrit school of H.G. Gopiparanadhana Prabhu, and he also learnt from and taught Spoken Sanskrit at Sanskrit Bharati in New Delhi. For the past 10 years, he has taught Sanskrit grammar and Spoken Sanskrit at the gurukula in Nava Nandagrama farm project, Gujarat.

\u2709\ufe0f jay.nityananda.bvks@gmail.com<\/span>
\u25b6\ufe0f https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jaynityanandadas<\/a>
\ud83d\udcde +91 9726768864 (Whatsapp)
<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n
  1. The fellowships that recited a particular\u00a0\u015a\u0101kh\u0101<\/em>\u00a0were called\u00a0Charana<\/em>. Since the \u201cbooks\u201d were memorized it could be said, by way of example, that the\u00a0\u015a\u0101kh\u0101\u00a0<\/em>was an edition of the book while each member of the\u00a0Charana<\/em>\u00a0was a copy of the book. A\u00a0Charana<\/em>\u00a0was:
    \u201cA number of men who are pledged to the reading of a certain\u00a0\u015a\u0101kh\u0101\u00a0of the Veda and who have in this manner become one body\u201d Thus, while the\u00a0\u015a\u0101kh\u0101s\u00a0denoted the texts, their propagators or\u00a0pravartakas\u00a0were the\u00a0Charanas.<\/em>
    There was also a third type of institution developed for the cultivation and propagation of learning. These are known as\u00a0Pari\u1e63ads<\/em>\u00a0(literally, sitting around). The term, as used in the\u00a0Upani\u1e63ads<\/em>, means an assemblage of advisers in questions of philosophy. It was a settlement of Br\u0101hma\u1e47as, a community or college to which members of any\u00a0Charana<\/em>\u00a0might belong. It, therefore, rested on a broader basis than a\u00a0Charana<\/em>\u00a0which signified an ideal succession of teachers and pupils who learn and teach a certain branch of the Veda. Thus members of the same\u00a0Charana<\/em>\u00a0might be fellows of different\u00a0Pari\u1e63ads<\/em>\u00a0and fellows of the same\u00a0Pari\u1e63ad<\/em>\u00a0might be members of different\u00a0Charanas<\/em>.\u00a0     \u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
    gandhena g\u0101va\u1e25 pa\u015byanti vedai\u1e25 pa\u015byanti br\u0101hma\u1e47\u0101\u1e25c\u0101rai\u1e25 pa\u015byanti r\u0101j\u0101na\u015b cak\u1e63urbhy\u0101m itare jan\u0101\u1e25”A brahmana sees through the sastras. A king sees through his spies. A cow sees through its nose. And, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":"[{\"content\":\"The fellowships that recited a particular\u00a0\u015a\u0101kh\u0101<\/em>\u00a0were called\u00a0Charana<\/em>. Since the \u201cbooks\u201d were memorized it could be said, by way of example, that the\u00a0\u015a\u0101kh\u0101\u00a0<\/em>was an edition of the book while each member of the\u00a0Charana<\/em>\u00a0was a copy of the book. A\u00a0Charana<\/em>\u00a0was:
    \u201cA number of men who are pledged to the reading of a certain\u00a0\u015a\u0101kh\u0101\u00a0of the Veda and who have in this manner become one body\u201d Thus, while the\u00a0\u015a\u0101kh\u0101s\u00a0denoted the texts, their propagators or\u00a0pravartakas\u00a0were the\u00a0Charanas.<\/em>
    There was also a third type of institution developed for the cultivation and propagation of learning. These are known as\u00a0Pari\u1e63ads<\/em>\u00a0(literally, sitting around). The term, as used in the\u00a0Upani\u1e63ads<\/em>, means an assemblage of advisers in questions of philosophy. It was a settlement of Br\u0101hma\u1e47as, a community or college to which members of any\u00a0Charana<\/em>\u00a0might belong. It, therefore, rested on a broader basis than a\u00a0Charana<\/em>\u00a0which signified an ideal succession of teachers and pupils who learn and teach a certain branch of the Veda. Thus members of the same\u00a0Charana<\/em>\u00a0might be fellows of different\u00a0Pari\u1e63ads<\/em>\u00a0and fellows of the same\u00a0Pari\u1e63ad<\/em>\u00a0might be members of different\u00a0Charanas<\/em>.\u00a0\",\"id\":\"fb0600c8-2749-4b6d-8aef-c823b2d803b8\"}]"},"class_list":["post-676","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nAbout Us - \u00c7\u00e4stra-cak\u00f1u\u00f9-pari\u00f1at<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"About Us - \u00c7\u00e4stra-cak\u00f1u\u00f9-pari\u00f1at\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"gandhena g\u0101va\u1e25 pa\u015byanti vedai\u1e25 pa\u015byanti br\u0101hma\u1e47\u0101\u1e25c\u0101rai\u1e25 pa\u015byanti r\u0101j\u0101na\u015b cak\u1e63urbhy\u0101m itare jan\u0101\u1e25"A brahmana sees through the sastras. A king sees through his spies. A cow sees through its nose. And, […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"\u00c7\u00e4stra-cak\u00f1u\u00f9-pari\u00f1at\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-24T22:32:18+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Shyama_in_mayapura-e1739517586374-300x300.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"10 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676\",\"name\":\"About Us - \u00c7\u00e4stra-cak\u00f1u\u00f9-pari\u00f1at\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Shyama_in_mayapura-e1739517586374-300x300.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-02-13T14:21:31+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-24T22:32:18+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Shyama_in_mayapura-e1739517586374.jpg?fit=365%2C365&ssl=1\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Shyama_in_mayapura-e1739517586374.jpg?fit=365%2C365&ssl=1\",\"width\":365,\"height\":365},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"About Us\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/\",\"name\":\"\u00c7\u00e4stra-cak\u00f1u\u00f9-pari\u00f1at\",\"description\":\"An assembly of those who see through the eye of the  \u015a\u0101stras.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/#organization\",\"name\":\"\u00c7\u00e4stra-cak\u00f1u\u00f9-pari\u00f1at\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cropped-transparent-yellow-light-blue-eye-with-yellow-light-depth65ed6c2f4c8044.1480666317100585433134-1.png?fit=3498%2C2732&ssl=1\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cropped-transparent-yellow-light-blue-eye-with-yellow-light-depth65ed6c2f4c8044.1480666317100585433134-1.png?fit=3498%2C2732&ssl=1\",\"width\":3498,\"height\":2732,\"caption\":\"\u00c7\u00e4stra-cak\u00f1u\u00f9-pari\u00f1at\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"About Us - \u00c7\u00e4stra-cak\u00f1u\u00f9-pari\u00f1at","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"About Us - \u00c7\u00e4stra-cak\u00f1u\u00f9-pari\u00f1at","og_description":"gandhena g\u0101va\u1e25 pa\u015byanti vedai\u1e25 pa\u015byanti br\u0101hma\u1e47\u0101\u1e25c\u0101rai\u1e25 pa\u015byanti r\u0101j\u0101na\u015b cak\u1e63urbhy\u0101m itare jan\u0101\u1e25\"A brahmana sees through the sastras. A king sees through his spies. A cow sees through its nose. And, […]","og_url":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676","og_site_name":"\u00c7\u00e4stra-cak\u00f1u\u00f9-pari\u00f1at","article_modified_time":"2025-12-24T22:32:18+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Shyama_in_mayapura-e1739517586374-300x300.jpg","type":"","width":"","height":""}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"10 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676","url":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676","name":"About Us - \u00c7\u00e4stra-cak\u00f1u\u00f9-pari\u00f1at","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Shyama_in_mayapura-e1739517586374-300x300.jpg","datePublished":"2025-02-13T14:21:31+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-24T22:32:18+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Shyama_in_mayapura-e1739517586374.jpg?fit=365%2C365&ssl=1","contentUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Shyama_in_mayapura-e1739517586374.jpg?fit=365%2C365&ssl=1","width":365,"height":365},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?page_id=676#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"About Us"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/#website","url":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/","name":"\u00c7\u00e4stra-cak\u00f1u\u00f9-pari\u00f1at","description":"An assembly of those who see through the eye of the  \u015a\u0101stras.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/#organization","name":"\u00c7\u00e4stra-cak\u00f1u\u00f9-pari\u00f1at","url":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cropped-transparent-yellow-light-blue-eye-with-yellow-light-depth65ed6c2f4c8044.1480666317100585433134-1.png?fit=3498%2C2732&ssl=1","contentUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cropped-transparent-yellow-light-blue-eye-with-yellow-light-depth65ed6c2f4c8044.1480666317100585433134-1.png?fit=3498%2C2732&ssl=1","width":3498,"height":2732,"caption":"\u00c7\u00e4stra-cak\u00f1u\u00f9-pari\u00f1at"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}}]}},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"damodara_bvks","author_link":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/?author=2"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"gandhena g\u0101va\u1e25 pa\u015byanti vedai\u1e25 pa\u015byanti br\u0101hma\u1e47\u0101\u1e25c\u0101rai\u1e25 pa\u015byanti r\u0101j\u0101na\u015b cak\u1e63urbhy\u0101m itare jan\u0101\u1e25\"A brahmana sees through the sastras. A king sees through his spies. A cow sees through its nose. And, […]","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/PgmXL8-aU","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/676","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=676"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/676\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":900,"href":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/676\/revisions\/900"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sastra-caksuh-parisat.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}