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শুভ শারদীয়া | পূর্বম্‌শারদীয়ার আন্তরিক শুভেচ্ছা রইল সকলকে।দেবী মহিষাসুরমর্দ্দিনীর চিত্রকল্পে সেজে উঠছে পূর্বম্‌-এর পরি...
11/10/2026

শুভ শারদীয়া | পূর্বম্‌

শারদীয়ার আন্তরিক শুভেচ্ছা রইল সকলকে।

দেবী মহিষাসুরমর্দ্দিনীর চিত্রকল্পে সেজে উঠছে পূর্বম্‌-এর পরিসর। উৎসবের এই আবহে আমাদের কাছেও এক নতুন যাত্রার সূচনা। একটি অ্যাকাডেমিক জার্নালের পরিচিত গণ্ডি পেরিয়ে পূর্বম্‌ ক্রমশ হয়ে উঠতে চাইছে ভারতীয় জ্ঞান, চিন্তা, সাহিত্য ও সৃজনের এক স্বতন্ত্র বৌদ্ধিক পরিসর।

আমরা বিশ্বাস করি, জ্ঞানচর্চা শুধু গবেষণাপত্র প্রকাশে সীমাবদ্ধ নয়। তা রয়েছে প্রাচীন শাস্ত্রের পাঠে, নতুন প্রশ্নের অনুসন্ধানে, সাহিত্যের অনুবাদে, দর্শনের বিতর্কে, শিক্ষার আদানপ্রদানে এবং মানুষের সঙ্গে মানুষের সংলাপে। এই বিশ্বাস থেকেই পূর্বম্‌-এর নতুন পথচলা।

আমাদের এই উদ্যোগের কেন্দ্রে রয়েছে কয়েকটি স্বতন্ত্র অথচ পরস্পর-সংযুক্ত প্রচেষ্টা।

Poorvam: International Journal of Creative Arts and Cultural Expressions (PIJCACE)-এর মাধ্যমে আমরা গবেষণা ও অ্যাকাডেমিক প্রকাশনার একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য পরিসর গড়ে তুলছি। ĀNUPŪRVĪ-র মাধ্যমে বাংলা, হিন্দি ও সংস্কৃত ভাষায় সাহিত্য, কবিতা, অনুবাদ ও সমালোচনামূলক চিন্তার চর্চাকে এগিয়ে নিয়ে যেতে চাই।

PORE (Poorvam Open Research Engine)-এর উদ্যোগে ভারতীয় শাস্ত্র, মহাকাব্য ও ধ্রুপদি পাঠকে ডিজিটাল গবেষণার উপযোগী করে তোলার প্রচেষ্টা চলছে। Poorvam Academy ও PyMinds-এর মাধ্যমে আমরা শিক্ষা, গবেষণাপদ্ধতি এবং নতুন প্রজন্মের অনুসন্ধিৎসাকে উৎসাহিত করতে চাই।

অন্যদিকে, Dhvani Publication-এর মাধ্যমে বই ও গবেষণাধর্মী প্রকাশনা, Poorvam Ideas-এর মাধ্যমে মুক্ত বৌদ্ধিক চর্চা এবং Charcha-র মাধ্যমে আলোচনা ও মতবিনিময়ের একটি সম্মিলিত পরিসর নির্মাণের পরিকল্পনা রয়েছে। সেমিনার, বক্তৃতা এবং Authors in Conversation-এর মতো উদ্যোগও এই বৃহত্তর প্রচেষ্টার অংশ।

আমাদের উদ্দেশ্য নিছক আরও একটি প্ল্যাটফর্ম তৈরি করা নয়। আমরা এমন একটি পরিসর গড়ে তুলতে চাই, যেখানে ভারতীয় বাঙময়তার উত্তরাধিকার আধুনিক প্রযুক্তি ও গবেষণার সঙ্গে সংলাপে প্রবেশ করবে, নতুন প্রজন্ম তার সঙ্গে পরিচিত হবে এবং সমকালীন চিন্তা খুঁজে পাবে নিজস্ব প্রকাশভূমি।

জানি, শুনতে কিছুটা ঘোষণার মতো লাগতে পারে। কিন্তু পূর্বম্‌ এখনও নির্মাণের পথে। আমাদের পরিকল্পনা ও প্রচেষ্টার যথার্থতা শেষ পর্যন্ত নির্ধারিত হবে আমাদের কাজের মধ্য দিয়েই।

তাই এই শারদীয়ায় আপনাদের কাছে আমাদের একটি ছোট্ট অনুরোধ—একবার পূর্বম্‌ ঘুরে দেখুন। আমাদের কাজ সম্পর্কে আপনাদের মতামত জানান, ভুলত্রুটি ধরিয়ে দিন, নতুন ভাবনার কথা বলুন। আপনাদের সমালোচনা, পরামর্শ ও সহযোগিতা আমাদের এই যাত্রাকে আরও অর্থবহ করে তুলতে পারে।

উৎসবের এই সময় সকলের জীবন আনন্দ, সৃজন ও নতুন সম্ভাবনায় পূর্ণ হয়ে উঠুক। জ্ঞানচর্চা হোক আরও মুক্ত, সংলাপ হোক আরও গভীর, আর আমাদের সম্মিলিত সাংস্কৃতিক উত্তরাধিকার হয়ে উঠুক আগামী দিনের নতুন অন্বেষণের প্রেরণা।

শুভ শারদীয়া।

পূর্বম্‌ — জ্ঞান, চিন্তা ও সৃজনের এক চলমান সংলাপ।..........
SHUBHO SHARODIYA | POORVAM

Warm wishes to everyone on the occasion of Sharodiya and Navaratri.

Poorvam’s digital home is dressing up in the imagery of Devi Mahishasuramardini. This festive season also marks the beginning of a new journey for us. Moving beyond the familiar boundaries of an academic journal, Poorvam aspires to grow into an independent intellectual and cultural space dedicated to Indian knowledge, thought, literature, and creative expression.

We believe that the pursuit of knowledge extends far beyond the publication of research papers. It lives in the study of classical texts, the exploration of new questions, the translation of literature, philosophical debates, the exchange of learning, and conversations between people. It is this conviction that inspires Poorvam’s evolving vision.

At the heart of this initiative are several distinct yet interconnected endeavours.

Through the Poorvam: International Journal of Creative Arts and Cultural Expressions (PIJCACE), we are building a platform for academic research and scholarly publishing. Through ĀNUPŪRVĪ, we seek to nurture literary expression, poetry, translation, and critical thought in Bengali, Hindi, and Sanskrit.

PORE (Poorvam Open Research Engine) is our initiative to make Indian scriptures, epics, and classical texts accessible for digital research. Through Poorvam Academy and PyMinds, we hope to encourage structured learning, rigorous research, and the intellectual curiosity of the next generation.

Dhvani Publication extends our work into books and scholarly publishing, while Poorvam Ideas creates space for public intellectual writing and Charcha brings people together through discussion and the exchange of ideas. Seminars, lectures, and initiatives such as Authors in Conversation are also part of this larger endeavour.

Our purpose is not simply to create another digital platform. We aspire to build a space where India’s intellectual heritage can engage with contemporary technology and research, where new generations can discover its richness, and where contemporary thought can find a meaningful platform for expression.

We know this may sound like an announcement, perhaps even a promise. But Poorvam is still a work in progress. Ultimately, the value of our ideas and intentions will be determined by the work we do.

This festive season, we have a small request: visit Poorvam. Explore what we are building, share your thoughts, point out our shortcomings, and tell us what you think we could do differently. Your criticism, suggestions, and participation can help make this journey more meaningful.

May this Navaratri bring renewed energy, creativity, and new possibilities. May the spirit of Mahishasuramardini inspire us to overcome our limitations, deepen our pursuit of knowledge, and create spaces for meaningful dialogue.

Shubho Sharodiya. Happy Navaratri!

Poorvam — An ongoing conversation with knowledge, thought, and creativity.

https://poorvam.com

AUTHORS IN CONVERSATIONExploring the Dharma of Justice in the Sanskrit EpicsViolence, Cruelty, and the Question of the A...
10/10/2026

AUTHORS IN CONVERSATION
Exploring the Dharma of Justice in the Sanskrit Epics
Violence, Cruelty, and the Question of the Animal

Keynote Speaker: Prof. Ruth Vanita
Moderator: Nilambar Chakrabarti

Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM IST
Mode: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Admission: Free and open to all

Register here to receive your joining details:
https://poorvam.com/events/exploring-the-dharma-of-justice-in-the-sanskrit-epics

Please feel free to share this invitation with friends, students, and colleagues who may be interested.

Greetings from Poorvam.We are pleased to share a new two-part essay series published on Poorvam Ideas, The Reality We Me...
30/09/2026

Greetings from Poorvam.

We are pleased to share a new two-part essay series published on Poorvam Ideas, The Reality We Measure: A Personal Inquiry into Mind, Matter, and Consciousness, by Manjula Menon.

The series offers a personal and interdisciplinary inquiry into one of the enduring questions at the intersection of philosophy, science and Indian thought: what can we say about reality when the very act of observing and experiencing it becomes part of the question?

In Part I — “The Making of Modern Observer”, Menon begins with the philosophical problem of consciousness and the explanatory gap surrounding subjective experience. The essay traces changing understandings of knowledge, perception, causality and reality through Descartes, Newton, Locke, Berkeley, Hume and Kant, while also engaging with Anand Vaidya’s work on consciousness, panpsychism, Vedāntic illuminationism and Rāmānuja’s account of the conscious self.

Read Part I:
The Making of Modern Observer — Poorvam Ideas

In Part II — “The ‘New’ Physics and the Return of the Questioner”, the inquiry moves into relativity and quantum mechanics, examining the measurement problem and the renewed philosophical significance of the observer. The essay considers Schrödinger’s reflections on life and consciousness, Russell’s epistemic humility and neutral monism, and the relationship between modern physics and older questions concerning consciousness and reality. It concludes by considering what the emergence of increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence may force us to ask about the nature of mind and experience.

Read Part II:
The 'New' Physics and the Return of the Questioner — Poorvam Ideas

The series may be of particular interest to scholars and readers working in philosophy of mind, consciousness studies, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, quantum foundations, Indian philosophy, Vedānta, intellectual history, and interdisciplinary studies of mind and reality.

We welcome readers to engage with the essays critically and to share them with colleagues and research communities who may find the questions raised relevant to their work.
https://poorvam.com/ideas/the-reality-we-measure-a-personal-inquiry-into-mind-matter-and-consciousness

https://poorvam.com/ideas/the-reality-we-measure-a-personal-inquiry-into-mind-matter-and-consciousness-part-2

1. The Measurement Problem and the Re-Emergence of the ObserverThe nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century fundamentally changed our understanding of the physical world with the astounding success of the “new physics”. The theories of quantum mechanics and relativity gave us a new perspective on...

Poorvam — International Journal of Creative Arts and Cultural Expressions (PIJCACE) is an independent, open-access, doub...
28/09/2026

Poorvam — International Journal of Creative Arts and Cultural Expressions (PIJCACE) is an independent, open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Dhvani Publication. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for research and critical inquiry across creative arts, aesthetics, philosophy, literature, performance traditions, religion, cultural history and transcultural expressions.

The journal holds ISSN 3107-6866 (Online) and uses the Crossref DOI prefix 10.63752/pijcace

Our published work is currently discoverable through Dimensions, OpenAlex, PhilPapers and Google Scholar, with the journal also represented in ISSN International Centre/ROAD, Crossref and WorldCat, among other library and scholarly catalogues.

Alongside the journal, we are developing Poorvam Ideas as a more accessible space for shorter intellectual and creative contributions—allowing ideas, narratives and reflections to reach readers beyond the conventional academic article.

Call for Contributions — Poorvam Ideas

For our forthcoming series, we are inviting contributions exploring:

Folklore · Mythology · Oral Traditions · Cultural Memory · Epic Traditions · Contemporary Reinterpretations of Traditional Narratives

We welcome:

Essays and critical reflections
Translations
Commentaries
Interviews
Visual essays
Creative or scholarly pieces
Multi-part essays belonging to a connected series
We are particularly interested in work that considers how stories, myths, memories and traditions are transmitted across generations and communities, and how inherited narratives are remembered, transformed and reinterpreted in the contemporary world.

We warmly welcome contributions from scholars, researchers, writers, artists, independent researchers and practitioners.

Submission Details

Word limit: 1,500 words maximum
Multiple parts: Welcome where they form a coherent series
Publication: Open access on the Poorvam Ideas platform
Publication fee: None
Payment: As a non-profit platform, we are currently unable to offer payment for contributions

Please send submissions or proposals to:
[email protected]

As this is our first correspondence with the community, we would also be very grateful if members could introduce themselves to us and share their areas of research or creative practice. We hope this can be the beginning of a meaningful exchange rather than simply a call for submissions.

If you know of scholars, writers, artists or researchers whose work would be particularly relevant to these themes, please feel free to share this invitation with them as well.

📚 *Authors in Conversation* | Reminder*The Dramatic Element in Kumārasambhavam*A Dialogue with Arjun Bharadwaj🗓 Today | ...
13/06/2026

📚 *Authors in Conversation* | Reminder

*The Dramatic Element in Kumārasambhavam*
A Dialogue with Arjun Bharadwaj

🗓 Today | Saturday, 13 June 2026
🕕 6:00 PM IST
💻 Online (Microsoft Teams)

Speaker: Shri Arjun Bharadwaj
Moderator: Shri Nilambar Chakrabarti

🔗 To Join the Meeting:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/45143242572682?p=Nbwg3vgVW6jIszQoYc

See you today! 🙏

Poorvam is pleased to launch a new event series titled “Cite It.”In this series, we invite thinkers to discuss their pap...
02/05/2026

Poorvam is pleased to launch a new event series titled “Cite It.”

In this series, we invite thinkers to discuss their papers, followed by an in-depth conversation. The paper will be circulated prior to the discussion.

In the inaugural session, Nirmalya Narayan Chakraborty will discuss his paper, “A Cautionary Note on Matilal’s Way of Doing Indian Philosophy.”
Date: 9th May 2026, 6.P.M onwards.

https://poorvam.com/seminar-details.php?id=5

Poorvam Ideas is a journal of ideas committed to the life of the mind in South Asia and beyond. We publish essays, trans...
26/04/2026

Poorvam Ideas is a journal of ideas committed to the life of the mind in South Asia and beyond. We publish essays, translations, interviews, reflections, fiction, and critical writing that takes its subject matter seriously — work that is rigorous without being inaccessible, and ambitious without being obscure.

We are now inviting submissions across all our sections:

— Essays: long-form intellectual writing across philosophy, history, aesthetics, political economy, postcolonial thought, and the sciences
— Perspectives: analytical writing on democracy, governance, environment, geopolitics, the Global South, and questions of pluralism
— Gravitas: declared positions from cultural thought leaders — on policy, civilisational questions, law, and aesthetic life
— Reviews: critical engagement with books, ideas, art, and scholarship
— Translations: classical and contemporary work from Sanskrit, Pali, regional languages, Urdu, Persian, and vernacular traditions
— Interviews: conversations with scholars, philosophers, writers, historians, and cultural figures
— Dialogues: roundtables, debates, written exchanges, and authors in conversation
— Excerpts: previews of essays, research, memoirs, and forthcoming works from our journal
— Fiction: short fiction, myth and retelling, translated fiction

We do not ask that your work fit a theme or follow a brief. We ask only that it be written with care, that it say something worth saying, and that it be addressed to a reader who thinks.

If you have a piece in progress, a translation you have been sitting on, a conversation worth having, or a position you have been waiting for the right place to declare — we would be glad to hear from you.

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