The Death of Maricha | A Story of Ramayana
Ravana began to brood and think of his plan of attack. He remembered his friend Maricha who lived in a secluded hermitage across the ocean. Continue reading The Death of Maricha | A Story of Ramayana
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Anthropomorphism in Early Religion | Thoughts on Lord Ganesha and Lord Varaha
The deification of “important” animals was a big, breathing and living aspect of early societies. Continue reading Anthropomorphism in Early Religion | Thoughts on Lord Ganesha and Lord Varaha
Lord Brahma | The Blessed God of Creation
Blessed are you, O Lord God of Creation. Continue reading Lord Brahma | The Blessed God of Creation
Goddess Durga and the Combat with Mahishasura
The most popular myth associated with the Goddess Durga is that of her slaying Mahishasura. Continue reading Goddess Durga and the Combat with Mahishasura
Vishnu and Lakshmi | The Myth of Dhanalakshmi
The Goddess is the repository of Wealth in the universe. She is said to come to the aid of those who are experiencing financial obstacles for reasons other than sufficient effort and hard work. Continue reading Vishnu and Lakshmi | The Myth of Dhanalakshmi
The Father | A Verse from the Rig Veda
Since the 2nd millennium BCE, the sounds and texts of the Rig Veda were orally transmitted. Continue reading The Father | A Verse from the Rig Veda
Bharani Nakshatra | The Vulva
The latent desire of the soul finds its first impulse via the father’s semen. Continue reading Bharani Nakshatra | The Vulva
The Mercantile 