Design, Art and Sanskrit Studies
Design philosophy, art vs design distinctions, Sanskrit grammar and dhātu studies, and the relationship between language, cognition, and aesthetics
The design, art, and Sanskrit studies writings explore the intersection of aesthetics, language, and civilizational consciousness — from the philosophy of design to the ontological depth of Sanskrit grammar.
Design Philosophy
- Design - general reflections on design as a discipline and way of thinking
- Art vs Design - the distinction between art (self-expression) and design (problem-solving) and their overlap
- Art Styles - exploration of different artistic styles and traditions
- Web Interface Guidelines - practical guidelines for web UI design
Digital Garden
Digital Garden documents the philosophy behind the Fractal Maṇḍala as a digital garden — a space for cultivating ideas over time rather than publishing finished, polished pieces. This approach emphasizes growth, interconnection, and the process of thinking in public.
Sanskrit Grammar and Dhātus
The Sanskrit language notes document Amrit’s systematic study of Pāṇinian grammar:
- Dhātu Vikaraṇa — the seven vikaraṇas (modifications) that mark the present tense: śap, śyan, śru, śa, śnam, u, śnā
- Pada Classification — subanta (nominal inflection) and tiṅanta (verbal inflection) systems
- The Seven Primitive Bhāvas — foundational categories of verbal meaning
- Under Pāṇini’s Light - reading Indian history through Pāṇini’s grammatical framework
The Dhātuverse essay (also counted under the dharmabook) is central here — showing how Pāṇinian dhātus reconnect us to civilizational consciousness through ontological onomatopoeia, the semantic consonance between sound and meaning. The study of vyākaraṇa (Sanskrit grammar) is itself a Vedāntika discipline capable of leading to yoga with Śabda Brahman.
See Also
- Dharma and Civilizational Consciousness - the dhātuverse as a dharmika practice
- Personal Essays, Poetry and Commentary - broader creative context
- Web Development with SvelteKit - practical web design
