When Shiva lost Sati and The Rage That Followed
What happens when grief drives a soul to rage and revenge?
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Spirituality and Mythology
Our articles demonstrate how mythology, art and rituals of ancient India can still be applied today regarding the contemporary generation. The Hindu spiritual and mythological landscape is populated by varied characters from the blood-letting Kali to the mysterious Shiva – all of whom provide a distinct perspective regarding relationships.
Marriage and married life are one of the ways to attain salvation, although many are not aware of it. To attain this goal, both the partners need to have a certain amount of understanding about leading a married life, coupled with spirituality and mythology of India, right from Tantra to Kama Sutra. Read More
One Body Two Genders: How the Chandravanshis came to be
The origin of the Chandravanshi dynasty is a weird and wonderful story
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Godfire: Lessons learnt from the love of Shiva and Sati
When love runs deep, it touches spiritual highs
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Chitrangada: The Woman Who Changed Gender to Marry Arjun
The sole heiress of Manipur and the only wife who perhaps found her place of worth in the story, Chitrangada is arguably an unsung hero in Mahabharata. A warrior, a queen, a lover. A loyal and royally deprived wife. Oh, and a mother, of course! Her identity gets muddled, like the rest of the women.
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Why it Was Important for Kaikeyi from the Ramayana to Be Wicked
Have you ever wondered why nobody ever named their daughters Kaikeyi, when the names of Kaushalya or Sumitra were quite common? Is it because she was the proverbial stepmother who was responsible for the exile of Ram? But have you ever wondered what would have happened if Ram had not gone to the forest and
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Why Krishna’s Satyabhama may have been a Seasoned Feminist
If Radha stands for young, rebellious love, Rukmini for determined devotion, Satyabhama typifies an exacting, even possessive partner. The nature of Krishna’s relationship with his second principal wife is best described as fiery – a red among pastels as it were. This becomes evident from the many episodes in mythology including the divine couple. Who
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Ram And Sita: Romance Was Never Absent From This Epic Love Story
Ram was willing to do anything for Sita and she was ready to brave the hardships for him. Love and romance enveloped their relationship
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India’s Forgotten Celebration Of Love: Story Of Kama And Rati
Unlike the kiss – and condom-shy nation we seem to have now become, India was once known, among other things, as the land of the Kamasutra. We were that ‘forward’ nation that not only gave the world fascinating sex manuals but also put images of amorous couples on our temple walls. Sex was not a
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Krishna and Rukmini: How His Wife Was a Lot Bolder Than Today’s Women
Although perfect in all his roles as son, brother, husband, friend, father, warrior, king, or mentor, Krishna is best remembered as a lover. His relationship with Radha is considered the paramount paradigm of love. But his disarming charm did not spare any woman in Vrindavan and beyond. Everywhere he went, women gave him their hearts
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Krishna’s Story: Who Loved Him More Radha Or Rukmini?
Whenever anyone talks about Krishna’s story they cannot help but talk about the greatest love story of all time, the story of Radha and Krishna. Rukmini was his chief wife and she was virtuous, beautiful and dutiful. But did Krishna love Rukmini? Whether he loved her or not we will come to that later but
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