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
Was there another woman as dedicated to her duty as Draupadi was? Yudhisthira, the eldest Pandava (at that time), ponders the events of the past that reduced him to an emperor in exile, all because of his errors in judgment. He couldn’t blame the Kauravas for cheating in the game of dice; he blamed his […]
Here’s how Savitri’s strength saved her husband Satyavan’s life Read More »
The Kamakhya temple in Guwahati is a shrine to the power of life-giving woman. Read about history of menstruating goddess or sati goddess kamakhya devi temple
Have You Heard Of The Menstruating Goddess Kamakhya Devi Temple? Read More »
Her husband loves to meditate, while she she can’t help but fall asleep when she sits down to meditate.
Am I Meditating Or Sleeping? Meditation Puts Me To Sleep Read More »
This is the story of a woman whom posterity has painted as a witch. Her contribution to her husband is overlooked for all the crimes that she committed for her man. For love of Jason She was Medea, often called Medea the barbarian or Medea the witch. I prefer to call her Medea the wronged
Medea, the woman who killed her own children Read More »
Bahucharaji Mata is one of the many ‘avatars’ of the Shakti goddess which is worshipped in Gujarat. She is depicted astride a rooster and is one of the important Shaktipeeths in Gujarat. Goddess Bahucharaji is considered to be the primal deity of the transgender community of India. Legend has it Bahucharaji was a daughter of Bapal
Of the many relationships referred to in Indian mythology and legend, the story of Indra and Shachi is not told often. In fact, the layperson might even struggle to recall the name of Indra’s spouse. To most minds, Indra is an insecure god who constantly runs into trouble with the asuras, and when he is
King of Gods Indra would have Never Managed to Save His Marriage in Today’s Times Read More »
Think of Lakshmi – the Hindu goddess of prosperity – and you are most likely to remember her as a radiant woman sitting submissively near Lord Vishnu’s feet, massaging them. The goddess of wealth is in eternal service of her lord and master, Vishnu, who sustains the universe. She is his shakti of material might,
When Everyone Wanted Goddess Lakshmi Yet None Could Have Her Read More »
Would the relationship between a married woman and a man be accepted as pure love today?
If Radha And Krishna Were Living Today, We WOULDN’T Have Let Them Fall In Love Read More »
Niyog was an ancient practice of begetting a child from someone other than one’s husband, especially when the latter was unequipped. Effectively, this meant that if the husband was impotent, then the wife, with the permission or the knowledge of her husband (and/or her family members) could allow some other male (often from the same
Sperm Donors in Indian Mythology: Two stories of Niyog you Must Know Read More »
As told to Archana Mohan I love my life. But I love my wife more and that’s why, when our sacred marital bond completed 40 years last year, my wife and I decided to part ways. Don’t get me wrong. There’s nothing bitter about our relationship. In fact, she’s been my biggest strength. From the
My wife left me after 40 years and I’m happy for her Read More »
