The Penance of the Giants of Indian History
The first episode of a series showcasing the Tapasya, the methods and lifestyle of the stalwarts of Indian history
Note
THIS ESSAY SERIES is an updated version of my lecture delivered at the Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs, Bangalore on May 9, 2025 titled The Historical Method of History Exemplars. Click this link to listen to the full lecture.
Happy reading!
A Pathos-Laden Preface
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