Rajanaka Studies, Auspicious Wisdom & Soulful Contemplation
Professor Douglas BrooksRajanaka invites the study of comparative religions, philosophy, language, and mythology, with special attention to ancient India and eastern traditions. We offer practical, soulful conversation without dogmas or professions of faith.
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The Philosopher's Dilemma
If you are interested in traditional Indian philosophies, or for that matter any thinking whose ostensible purpose is the love of wisdom, the pursuit of truth or value, it’s important to understand what you’re getting into.
What’s thinking...
Making the World that Makes Us
This is a long one. If you take your time, I think it may be worth your time. This week is my teacher’s birthday and marks too the day of his passing. Appa loved a good conversation, the kind you can revisit and rethink. Appa wanted convers...
Rajanaka Summer Camp 2026
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Aho’Rajanaka,
I hope this finds you well. This is the Rajanaka Summer Camp invitation. I’ve been mentioning Camp in emails and Zooms for months, the confirmed dates are Thursday July 9th through lunch on Monday July...
Go the Distance
In the yoga traditions every philosopher writing in the Sanskrit language is also a serious grammarian. In fact, the Grammarians form their own storied philosophical schools and are among the very earliest to see the relationship between th...
The Yoga that Turns Inside Out
Given the heartbreaking state of the world, it’s a good time to return to our yoga for the practices that address the complexity of emotions. We’re going to need greater composure, honest insight, a nimbler awareness. We’re going to have to...
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Professor of Religion at the University of Rochester, I study comparative religions, Asian philosophies, mythologies, and language. Our aim is rich and valued learning of shared humanity, informing everyday lives with soulful, practical wisdom.
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