arabhati's arbhatyam :) – Igniting the flame of knowledge!

arabhati's arbhatyam :)

Igniting the flame of knowledge!

I regularly publish articles steeped in Sanskrit, crafted either entirely in this ancient language or interwoven with Tamil, Hindi, and English. Feel free to explore the categories below and delve into the ones that capture your interest :)

Note: I’ve added a new podcast category where I share Spotify audio versions (podcastlink)of some posts!

January 1, 2026

Wisdom begins where imitation ends! HNY Makkale..

When We Follow the Crowd… We Lose Our Copper Pot! Continue reading

Nyaya, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit

अन्धपरम्परान्यायः, न्यायः, पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
December 27, 2025

Villivalam HH’s Śatamāna Mahotsava: A Century of Divine Legacy (२)

Dive into this post and prepare to be absolutely wowed by the dazzling padyas of His Holiness—composed by Him in SNP in His exalted role as Āchārya. Continue reading

HH_45_Śatamāna_Chronicles, Sanskrit

पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, Shatamana, Shatamanamahotsavam, verse, VillivalamHH
December 22, 2025

Grammar Dairies – यण्-सन्धिः (अच्-सन्धिः)

Here’s another sandhi post—gentler on the brain, since it’s just ac-sandhi and not the algebraic madness of hal-sandhi! Continue reading

Grammar, sandhi, Sanskrit

Sanskrit, संस्कृतम्, samskritam, Grammar, sandhi, वयाकरणम्, यण्सन्धिः, अच्सन्धिः
December 18, 2025

Grammar Diaries – जश्त्वम् (हल्सन्धिः)

Grammar fever is on, and my bheṣajam is vyākaraṇa! New readers, do not open—master sandhi first, or you’ll ditch Sanskrit thinking it’s impossibly complex (which… it kind of is). Continue reading

Grammar, sandhi, Sanskrit

Sanskrit, संस्कृतम्, samskritam, Grammar, व्याकरणम्, halsandhi, हल्सन्धिः, पाणिनिसूत्रम्, जश्त्वम्
December 10, 2025

Onomatopoeic Words in Samskrit – अनुकरणपदानि।

Think onomatopoeia is just an English thing? Read this — Sanskrit’s been guñjating for ages! Continue reading

Sanskrit, thoughts

संस्कृतम्, onomatopoeia, onomatopoeicword, samskritam, Sanskrit
December 3, 2025

Mukkur HH Chronicles – Dancing Words!

When devotion takes the form of poetry, even words begin to dance in praise of Mukkur HH. Continue reading

Mukkur_HH_Chronicles, Sanskrit

पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, mukkur, mukkurHH, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
November 29, 2025

Villivalam HH’s Śatamāna Mahotsava: A Century of Divine Legacy

Let us commence this series with our Āchārya’s taniyan—a sacred prelude honoring his lineage, grace, and brilliance. Continue reading

HH_45_Śatamāna_Chronicles, Sanskrit

पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, HH45, samskritam, Sanskrit, thaniyan, verse, VillivalamHH
November 26, 2025

Sanskrit Exercises – क्तवतु-विशेषणत्वेन।

In this post, you’ll find ten practice sentences to try out ktavatu as an adjective (viśeṣaṇa). For each, I’ve given two short sentences — your task is to merge them into one! Continue reading

Exercises(for practice), Sanskrit

अभ्यासः, क्तवतु, संस्कृतम्, exercises, Grammar, ktavatu, samskritam, Sanskrit
November 19, 2025

Mukkur HH Chronicles – Beyond the Giving of Kings!

Even Karna and Mahābali would bow in awe — their legendary generosity fades before Mukkur HH’s boundless compassion, as this verse declares. Continue reading

Mukkur_HH_Chronicles, Sanskrit

पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, mukkur, mukkurHH, Mukkur_HH_Chronicles, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
November 12, 2025

Grammar Diaries – भूतपूर्वे चरट्!

Another Pāṇini sūtra to roast your brain — but relax, this one’s just a light toast! 🍞 Continue reading

Grammar, Sanskrit

पाणिनिसूत्रम्, व्याकरणम्, संस्कृतम्, Grammar, paNinisutram, samskritam, Sanskrit, vyakaraNam
November 7, 2025

Mukkur HH Chronicles – Acharya’s Seventieth Year!

A verse that radiates the Āchārya’s brilliance — beyond what translation can hold. Continue reading

Mukkur_HH_Chronicles, Sanskrit

पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, mukkur, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, shikariNi, verse
November 4, 2025

When Gold Meets the Guñjā — Karma Does the Math!

Turns out, even gold can’t escape a little Karma polishing! Continue reading

kavyam, podcast, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit, thoughts

कर्म, पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, साहित्यम्, Karma, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
October 31, 2025

Mukkur HH Chronicles: Chātu Verses with a Vedantic Twist

A playful Sanskrit verse, a profound Vedantic twist — and the unmistakable touch of Mukkur Azhagiyasingar’s genius. Continue reading

Mukkur_HH_Chronicles, Sanskrit

चाटुश्लोकः, पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, chatu, Grammar, mukkur, Mukkur_HH_Chronicles, poem, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
October 28, 2025

धनी कृपणः किमर्थः।

Miserly but wealthy? Discover the surprising truth inside! Continue reading

podcast, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit

पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
October 24, 2025

Mukkur HH Chronicles – A Chitrakāvya Celebrating the Tamil Śatābhiṣeka Date!

Dive into another poetic gem — a chitrakāvya ingeniously woven around the Tamil calendar date of Mukkur Azhagiyasingar’s Śatābhiṣekam. Continue reading

Mukkur_HH_Chronicles, Sanskrit

azhagiyasingar, पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, chitrakavya, mukkur, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
October 21, 2025

Grammar Diaries – पृथ्वादिभ्य इमनिज्वा!

Grammar nerds, your Tuesday just got upgraded! 📚 open, grow, and watch your brain cash in! Continue reading

Grammar, Sanskrit

इमनिच्, पाणिनिसूत्रम्, व्याकरणम्, संस्कृतम्, Grammar, samskritam, Sanskrit
October 19, 2025

दीपावलिपर्वशुभाशयाः।

A post detailing how to celebrate the Parva! Continue reading

Sanskrit
October 17, 2025

Mukkur HH Chronicles – The Verse That Encoded a Śatābhiṣekam Date

Step into a world where numbers turn sacred and poetry becomes prophecy—the Śatābhiṣekam of Mukkur Azhagiyasingar immortalized in verse. Continue reading

Mukkur_HH_Chronicles, Sanskrit

ahobilam, ahobilamatam, पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, mukkur, Mukkur_HH_Chronicles, samskritam, Sanskrit, Sriahobilamath, verse
October 10, 2025

Grammar Diaries – रुत्वसन्धिः (नश्छव्यप्रशान्)

Ok, it’s Friday night, and what better party for grammar nerds than diving headfirst into a lesser-known sandhi rule? Continue reading

Grammar, sandhi, Sanskrit

पाणिनिः, रुत्वम्, व्याकरणम्, संस्कृतम्, सत्वम्, सन्धिः, Grammar, samskritam, Sanskrit
October 8, 2025

आश्चर्यचूडामणिः

Enjoy this exquisite verse from Āścarya-cūḍāmaṇi, where Rāma and Sītā’s playful chiding turns into the sweet bondage of love Continue reading

kavyam, podcast, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit

आश्चर्यचूडामणिः, पद्यम्, रामः सीता, रामायणम्, संस्कृतम्, हनुमान्, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
October 3, 2025

टटण्टटण्टण्टटटणटटण्टः।

Ever heard of verses born from random syllables? Step into the brilliance of Sanskrit poetry! Continue reading

kavyam, podcast, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit

पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, bhoja, Kalidasa, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
October 1, 2025

मुरलीशतकपद्यम्।

Okay makkale, let’s discover yet another sparkling verse from the magnificent Muralīśatakam—a Sanskrit masterpiece that keeps on amazing us every time! Continue reading

kavyam, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit

पद्यम्, मरलीशतकम्, संस्कृतम्, muralishatakam, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
September 25, 2025

From pA to apA — Brain Workout!

Makkale, give this post a read for a quick brain workout—even your neurons will thank you later:=) Continue reading

poem, Sanskrit

पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
September 19, 2025

Serving gyan, no side effects!😄

Here’s a dose of wisdom — tastier than your Friday latte :=) Continue reading

podcast, Sanskrit

पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
September 12, 2025

Grammar Diaries – Māgha’s Grammatical Masquerade!

Grammar Nerds! Get ready for a masterclass where each line is laced with wit, wordplay, and scholarly flair. Continue reading

Grammar, kavyam, podcast, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit, thoughts

निपातः, पद्यम्, माघः, व्याकरणम्, शिशुपालवधम्, संस्कृतम्, Grammar, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
September 9, 2025

The Lotus, the Bee, and the Song!

No buzz, no bee. No bee, no lotus. A curious lesson from Bhattikāvya! Continue reading

Grammar, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit

पद्यम्, भट्टिः, भट्टिकाव्यम्, संस्कृतम्, Grammar, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
September 3, 2025

Language Lure – परिवेत्ता

In this post, I dive into a verse from Kalidasa’s Raghuvamsha featuring the unusual word ‘परिवेत्ता’। So, what does it mean? Continue reading

kavyam, podcast, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit

कालिदासः, पदसम्पत्, पद्यम्, रघुवंशः, संस्कृतम्, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
September 1, 2025

Philosophy and Free Advice :)

Discover how the right company can turn even the most humble mind into a shining beacon of wisdom! Continue reading

kavyam, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit

उपमा, पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, Grammar, Kalidasa, malavikagnimitram, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, upama, verse
August 28, 2025

Grammar Diaries – Sūtram Alert ⚡ May Cause Vyākaraṇa Mania! 😎

Alright, fellow grammar nerds! This one’s dedicated to you. Dive in and enjoy! Continue reading

Grammar, Sanskrit

अष्टाध्यायी, पाणिनिः, पाणिनिसूत्रम्, व्याकरणम्, संस्कृतम्, Grammar, samskritam, Sanskrit
August 21, 2025

भोजचम्पूपद्यविलोकनम् – ८

This is my eighth post analyzing a verse from Bhoja’s work that captured my heart, showcasing the genius of his poetic mastery! Continue reading

kavyam, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit

काव्यम्, चम्पूरामायणम्, पद्यम्, भोजचम्पूः, संस्कृतम्, bhoja, ChampuRamayanam, Grammar, kavyam, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
August 17, 2025

Happy Sri-Jayanthi!

Decoding why today is Śrī Jayanthi—a nerdy deep dive. Continue reading

Sanskrit, thoughts

Ahnika, आह्निकम्, श्रीजयन्ती, संस्कृतम्, jayanthi, jyotisham, krishna, matam, SAM, samskritam, Sanskrit, Srisannidhi
August 13, 2025

पूर्णिमा – The Darling of Poets!

Even Maharshi Ādikavi could not resist praising Pūrṇimā for her resplendence, donning his poetic hat to capture her glory. Continue reading

kavyam, podcast, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit

चन्द्रः, पद्यम्, पूर्णिमा, महर्षिः, वाल्मीकिः, संस्कृतम्, poem, purnima, Ramayanam, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, sundarakanda, valmiki, verse
August 9, 2025

Mahavatara Narasimha – Movie Review!

Yay! A movie review after a lonnngggg time! Continue reading

Movie Reviews

movie, moviereview, narasimha
August 3, 2025

Grammar Diaries – Sly Samprasāraṇa! (Grammar Alert!)

So what exactly did Pāṇini string together to get name-dropped in this verse? Continue reading

Grammar, poem, Sanskrit

पद्यम्, पाणिनिः, मघवन्, व्याकरणम्, संस्कृतम्, सम्प्रसारणम्, Grammar, grammarules, Panini, poem, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
July 31, 2025

Rasa in the Wild!

He asks the wild to be kind—for her sake! Continue reading

kavyam, podcast, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit

पद्यम्, राम, रामायणम्, संस्कृतम्, सीता, love, poem, poetry, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
July 26, 2025

समस्तपदावलोकनम् – ६ (भोजचम्पूतः)

Here’s another post unpacking a jaw-droppingly long samāsa! Continue reading

Grammar, samasa, Sanskrit

चम्पूरामायणम्, भोजचम्पूः, व्याकरणम्, संस्कृतम्, समस्तपदम्, समासः, Grammar, samasa, samskritam, Sanskrit
July 25, 2025

तस्कराः इमे।

Sharing yet another verse packed with wisdom in this post. Continue reading

podcast, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit, thoughts

पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, katha, poem, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse, wisdom
July 19, 2025

मूर्खः राजा!

When the crown’s on the wrong head, chaos gets poetic. Continue reading

Sanskrit

पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, foolish, foolishness, padyam, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, thoughts, verse
July 11, 2025

टिट्टिभन्यायः

This article explains the Titibha Nyāya, a story that’s truly motivating and uplifting! Continue reading

Nyaya, podcast, Sanskrit, thoughts

कथा, टिट्टिभन्यायः, न्यायः, पञ्चतन्त्रम्, संस्कृतम्, maxims, motivating, pancatantra, positivity, samskritam, Sanskrit
July 8, 2025

A Journey That Spoke Volumes and Taught Quietly!

A post that started out as a travel write-up somehow turned into a rant… and now it’s officially a filler post—because I didn’t want a huge gap between my writings. So feel free to skip this! Continue reading

Sanskrit, thoughts

संस्कृतम्, randomthoughts, samskritam, Sanskrit, travel
June 23, 2025

चाटुश्लोकः३

A lighthearted chatusloka that’ll bring a smile to everyone’s face! Continue reading

poem, sahitya, Sanskrit, thoughts

चाटुश्लोकः, पद्यम्, संस्कृतम्, chatusloka, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
June 21, 2025

प्रश्नोत्तररत्नमालिका-२ (Gentle Remedy)

A glimpse into a couple of questions from Prashnottara-Ratnamalika that soothe an aching heart! Continue reading

kavyam, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit

आदिशङ्करः, पद्यम्, प्रश्नोत्तररत्नमालिका, भगवत्पादाः, संस्कृतम्, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
June 17, 2025

भोजचम्पूपद्यविलोकनम् – ७

This is my seventh post analyzing a verse from Bhoja’s work that captured my heart, showcasing the genius of his poetic mastery! Continue reading

kavyam, podcast, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit

Ahalya, अहल्या, काव्यम्, चम्पूरामायणम्, पद्यम्, भोजचम्पूः, रामः, शापविमोचनम्, संस्कृतम्, bhojachampu, Rama, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
June 12, 2025

Giving New Life to a Shelved Speech!

What began as a speech for a cancelled event has now found its way to my blog. I’m excited to finally share these thoughts and stories with you—proof that good ideas never go to waste. Continue reading

podcast, Sanskrit, thoughts

इतिहासः, कोपः, नीतिः, पद्यम्, महाभारतम्, रामायणम्, संस्कृतम्, motivation, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
June 8, 2025

Now Streaming: Heartfelt Teacher Moments, Lessons Worth a Binge!

Turns out, my students are full of surprises—gifts, requests, and even budding Picassos. That’s the magic of Samskritam: it always keeps you on your toes! Continue reading

English, Hindi, Tamil etc

संस्कृतम्, education, gratitude, learning, positivity, samskritam, school, teachers, teaching
June 4, 2025

Moo-ving Tales of Friendship :)

In this post, I wade into a verse on friendship, starring none other than Milk and Water—proving that even your morning beverage can teach you a thing or two about being a good friend! Continue reading

poem, sahitya, Sanskrit, thoughts

क्षीरम्, छन्दः, जलम्, पयः, मित्रता, मृत्री, वृत्तम्, शार्दूलविक्रीडितम्, संस्कृतम्, friendship, poem, poetry, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, shardula, verse
May 31, 2025

पञ्चतन्त्रात् पद्यम्।

A verse from the Pañcatantra, true to form, got me reflecting once again. Continue reading

podcast, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit

संस्कृतम्, pancatantra, poem, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, verse
May 30, 2025

When AI Meets Complex Sanskrit: Oops!

In this post, I dive into my adventures (and misadventures) with AI and Sanskrit! Continue reading

Sanskrit, thoughts

AI, संस्कृतम्, samskritam, Sanskrit
May 24, 2025

The Swan vs. Crane: Lessons Beyond Appearances

This post reflects on a Sanskrit verse about recognizing true worth beyond appearances. Continue reading

English, Hindi, Tamil etc, poem, sahitya, Sanskrit, thoughts

संस्कृतम्, books, crane, moral, noble, poem, poems, poetry, sahitya, samskritam, Sanskrit, swan, verse, wisdom, wise, writing
January 8, 2026

Grammar Diaries – अयादि-सन्धिः (अच्-सन्धिः)

Alright folks, the ach-sandhi saga continues — yeah, no hal sandhi this time! So just relax and enjoy this dance of vowels 🧘‍♀️✨ Continue reading

Grammar, sandhi, Sanskrit

Sanskrit, संस्कृतम्, samskritam, Grammar, sandhi, सन्धिः, अच्सन्धिः, ayAdisandhi, अयादिसन्धिः, यान्तवान्तादेशसन्धिः
December 17, 2025

My Art Project 2 – Tanjore Painting!

Proof that even long breaks can end in beautiful things — presenting painting #2! Continue reading

Food, Fashion, Fitness and Travel :)

amateur, art, artist, Fashion, Tanjoreart, tanjorepainting

About Me

A Philomath passionate about Samskritam! An Engineer (STEM graduate) embarking on a Literary Journey, unveiling the writer within! A diligent engineer by day and a passionate Sanskrit enthusiast by night.

I try to write about Literature, Poems, Food, Travel, and Fashion, incorporating Samskrit in all my articles!

Check out my published articles from this link.-
https://www.indica.today/author/arabhati/

Explore the interactive Sandhi flowchart for a quick understanding and summary of Sanskrit Sandhis – Markmap.

Dive Deep into Sanskrit Sandhi: A Visual Learning Experience – arabhatee’s arbhatyam :)

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