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
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
Forest cover one-third of the earth and give shelter to half of the world’s land-based species of animals, plants, and insects. We all recognize and are aware of the role forests play in the health of the planet and mitigating … Continue reading Eco-Feminist Goddesses who protect the Forests
Snakes or Nagas have their distinct place and play a vital role in the Hindu and other religions of the world. Snakes are revered in temples and their natural habitat. Devotees offer milk and incense to snakes on Naag Panchami, … Continue reading Serpent Goddesses: The Divine Connection between Human and Nature
Goddess Matangi or Ucchisht Chandalini, the dark-colored Goddess, is one of the ten Mahavidyas in Hindu Tantric sect who is ferocious and rebels against the humanmade structures. Lord Shiva narrates Parvati, 108 names of Durga. Matangi is one of those … Continue reading Goddess who broke the boundaries: Devi Matangi
The book I have chosen for review goes perfectly well with the dominant theme of my blog. It is a retelling of a Japanese myth which is nested on the narratives of the women and their subjugation. It is undoubtedly … Continue reading The Goddess Chronicle by Natsuo Kirino- Review
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