Ancient Wisdom, Modern Understanding: The act of Validation
Validation is the act of making someone realise that he/she is important and deserves respect. Or in some cases, it […]
Mythology
Decoding Vahana: Is it Truly Just a ‘Mount’ or Something More?
Introduction In our epics and Puranas, we read about different deities. The deities appear on earth for their devotees, they
From Myth to Canvas: Mayura’s Vibrant Presence in Hindu Art
Mayura and a little bit about it Mayura or peacock is our national bird. Yes, we all have studied that
Bridging the Gap of Artha and Dharma: Insights from Mythology on Work-Life Balance
Recently, Mr N. R. Narayanmurthy gave a statement about how Indians should work 70 hours a week. The statement got
Beyond the Legends: The story and significance of Narakasura’s killing by Krishna
The festival of Narak Chatudashi is part of Diwali and is celebrated in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana and parts of
Dhanteras Special: Dhanvantari’s Story and Iconic Imagery
Today is Dhanteras, the day Lakshmi and Dhanvantari emerged from SamudraManthana. In most hospitals and clinics in India, we find
The Essence of Balipeetham: Unveiling Its True Significance
A Balipeetham has to be most misrepresented aspect of Indian temples. Balipeetham is a small square or octagonal structure built
Unveiling Mohini: The Divine Enchantress of Hindu Mythology
Today, while I was giving a lecture at MIT World Peace University, Pune ; there was mention of Mohini a
Nataraja – The lord of dance and acting : Meaning, Iconography, History and symbolism
In recently concluded G20 summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, the tall statue of Nataraja caught a lot of eyes.
Sanatan Dharma Eradication : Propaganda, Political opportunity or need of time ?
Recently, the word Sanatana has become a very important keyword in Indian politics. With some loose statements from one politician