Hindu Gods
Draupadi and Krishna – Was It Platonic Love?
Since we are all glued to the Mahabharata telecast in the confines of our homes these days, a relationship worth exploring is that of Draupadi and Krishna – the virtuous and brave princess of Panchaal and the all-pervasive Supreme Lord himself. Throughout the Mahabharata, they may not have shared the stage too often, but whenever …
The Unconventional Wedlock of Pradyumna and Mayawati
When one flips through the pages of legendary scriptures, one stumbles upon many tales that portray rather offbeat perceptions of love and a different course of relationships. One such story is of Krishna’s son Pradyumna and his marriage to Mayawati. To understand this story, we have to revisit the creation of Kama Dev, the God …
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The Meaning Of The Seven Pheras Of Hindu Marriage
Every time the topic of the wedding comes up, you hear people talking about the “shaadi ke phere”. You can be late for any other ceremony, but these “shaadi ke phere” or the seven pheras can never be delayed because these seven steps around the fire have to be taken at a particularly auspicious time …
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Diwali Stories: Two Tales of Gender Equality you can Learn From
Diwali is celebrated for a number of reasons, especially the return of Lord Ram from his exile of 14 years. People were supposed to be so happy to see their Prince return with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman, that they lit earthen lamps and decorated their houses to welcome them. It’s not just about …
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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 for the gods, or is it? A lot has been written and said about Lord Krishna’s charming ways that left many a woman besotted with him. The tales of his Raas Leela with the Gopis, …
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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 as they struggle with the problems of fidelity, right and wrong, and justice, written by a Jain monk, Ilango Adigal. Besides many unique things, this might be the only epic which has a female hero …
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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 has betrayals and heartbreaks in equal measure. One such story is that of Kacha and Devayani… The story of Kacha and Devayani is a forgotten love story from Mahabharata The quest for eternity is, well, eternal, and we come across this …
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