A Story of How Krishna Divided the Parijat Between His Wives Rukmini and Satyabhama
Having two wives is not easy, besides being illegal of course! But what is not easy for mortals, is simple …
Kannaki, the woman Who Burnt Down A City to Avenge Her Husband’s Death
Kannaki is the famous heroine from the Tamil epic Shilappadikaram. It is a story of a woman and her husband …
Celibacy and Being Single: Bhishma set the Tone For Us to Follow
Bhishma’s vow to celibacy for his father is a story from the Mahabharata that everyone talks about. It is a …
How Devayani saved Kacha from Death Thrice But Still He Didn’t Love Her
Gods and sages in Hindu mythology are never beyond reproach because their love also have betrayals and heartbreaks in equal …
Who Enjoys Sex More – Man or Woman? Find the Answer in Mythology
There are myths about sex and many sex myths have been busted but one question has always remained. Who enjoys …
The Uncomfortable love of Brahma and Saraswati
Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of wisdom and knowledge, is a unique character. In popular art, we recognise her as a …
Indian Gods teach us about Mutual Respect In Relationships
When a sitting judge of Rajasthan High Court proclaimed a peacock is celibate and peahens get pregnant through his tears, …
The story of Ahalya and Indra: Was it Really Adultery?
Married off to an ascetic old man, Ahalya ‘sinned’ with Indra in disguise; was that a sin or was it but natural?
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 …
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 …