Revenge is a pervasive theme in mythology, with numerous heroes and heroines seeking to avenge their downfall. In many ancient cultures, revenge and justice were closely linked, and seeking revenge was believed to be a necessary means of divine retribution … Continue reading Exploring Revenge and Sex Change in Mythology
A popular theme in the world of mythology and folktale is the mother killing her children. Killing any life form is a disturbing and gruesome act. But bringing life to its end by the creator herself is particularly frightening. The … Continue reading Mother killing Children: Folktales and Mythology
Love and Sexuality come in many forms, shapes and sizes. But due to our societal conditioning, we only see and recognize it in one state. All other forms are hidden under the closet or not talked about. Some relationships are … Continue reading Unexplored Forbidden Relationships: Brother-Sister in Folktales and Mythology
Women’s sexuality is complicated and understudied. Popular culture is also more focused on male sexuality. We don’t talk about women and their sexual urges, thus making it more mysterious and nuanced. Men want sex, and women want romance, diamonds, flowers … Continue reading Society and Sexually Untamed Goddesses
There are always three sides to everything: my truth-the way I see, perceive and understand; your truth- the way others see, perceive and understand and the third, The Truth. Similarly, all good stories have a beginning, middle and end. There … Continue reading Power of Three: Goddesses in the Mythology
“They say time heals all wounds, but that presumes the source of the grief is finite” Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Prince To grieve is natural human emotion, just like feeling happy and joyful. For some grief is a silent, subtle state of mind … Continue reading Grieving The Ancient Way
Finally, the #metoo movement, that has the potential to redraw the workplace equations between men and women reaches the entertainment industry and the media industry. Some big name and some not so big names have been accused of sexual harassment of varying nature. I am sad but not surprised to see the influential men being accused of sexual harassment of various kinds. They have used their position of power and influence to abuse their women co-workers be it their subordinates or peers. They have considered the women as mere bodies and as an object for their lust fulfilling purpose. The … Continue reading Pass on the Baton of #MeToo movement
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके । शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ This is the first Mantra that my father me remember by my heart at the age of 3. This is the only mantra that I know by my heart. This is the only mantra that I need to cross the vast and mysterious dark ocean of ignorance and suffering. May the dark and beautiful Goddess of fierceness and compassion bless us all! Shubh Navratri! Shubh Navratri! Continue reading Shubh Navratri!
While reading Vedas, one encounters various Goddesses namely Aditi, Usa, Vac, Saraswati, and Prithvi among others. Aditi, meaning limitless, is the independent goddess with no evident male consort is invoked numerous times in Rig Veda. She also happens to be … Continue reading Aditi: The forgotten Mother Goddess
“What’s the use of clothes? You can strip me, but how can you clothe me again? Are you a man?… There isn’t a man here that I should be ashamed. I will not let you put clothes on me. What … Continue reading Draupadi to Dopadi
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