Monthly Archives: September 2023


Approaching Kautaliya Arthashastra from the communication perspective

This article explores the ancient text Arthashastra by Kautilya (aka Chanakya) from communication perspective, especially political communication. Adhikary, N. M. (2023). Approaching Kautaliya Arthashastra from the communication perspective. Bodhi: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 9(1), pp. 54-69. Please click the link to access and download the research article: http://sadharanikaran.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/research-article-by-NM-Adhikary-in-Bodhi-vol.-9.pdf


Adhikary’s Bhatta-Mimamsa Model of Communication made simple

Adhikary’s Bhatta-Mimamsa Model of Communication is a communication model constructed and developed by Dr. Nirmala Mani Adhikary (निर्मलमणि अधिकारी) in 2012, which is based on the Bhatta School of Mimamsa philosophy. This communication model is considered as an exemplary interdisciplinary research that involves communication theory and Hinduism. It furthers the […]


Sanchar Mimamsa (सञ्चार मीमांसा) book available for free download

Sanchar Mimamsa (सञ्चार मीमांसा) is a book authored by Dr. Nirmala Mani Adhikary, and published by Media Educators’ Association of Nepal, Kathmandu, in 2011 (that is, 2068 B.S.). It describes communication theory in general, and the Sadharanikaran Model of Communication in particular, through poetry in Nepali. Besides, it consists of […]