Here’s a guest post from Alka Pratap, reproduced with permission. Ancient India’s poetry and drama are as diverse as they are wonderful. Drawing inspiration from the diverse threads of Hinduism, they have the imprint of many of this wonderful religions greatest thinkers. Surprisingly to many in the Western world, these influences are not in the nature of renunciation and denial of worldly pleasures. Rather, they are a celebratory approach where no aspect of life is denied, and everything is embraced.... Read more