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Oh My God! A take on Sexuality in Mythology by Devdutt Pattanaik

Sexuality in mythology has different interpretations in different cultures. Love and lust are there in all cultures. While Indian and Greek mythology look at sexuality in a different way Christian and Islamic history have a different take. We asked writer and expert interpreter of mythologies, Devdutt Pattanaik our questions and he answered them. Here is […]

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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 beautiful yet stern goddess with four arms, holding a veena, scriptures (the Vedas), and a kamandalu. She’s seated on a lotus and accompanied by a swan – both symbols of wisdom. From the Vedas to

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When Shiva lost Sati and The Rage That Followed

What happens when grief drives a soul to rage and revenge?

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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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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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Satyabhama was Krishna's fiery wife and a complete feminist

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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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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7 forgotten lessons on love from the greatest Hindu epic Mahabharata

India’s foremost epic, the Mahabharata, continues to be relevant today. Here are some relationship lessons we can all draw from it. 1. A love that turns blind Dhritarashtra and Gandhari never reprimanded their unruly son for his contemptible behaviour and shameful acts. Result – a callous, gullible, egoistic, proud and vengeful man who dared to

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