October 2008

  • Under the Banyan Tree

    Under the Banyan Tree

    Why is the Banyan tree so important in Indian folklore ?…

  • The Infidelities of Zeus

    The Infidelities of Zeus

    The stories of Zeus’ infidelities and his wife Hera’s reactions and efforts to curb his liecentious moves…

  • From Earth, To Earth

    From Earth, To Earth

    Sita – the epitome of an Indian daughter,wife,daughter-in-law,mother…

  • Minos of Crete

    Minos of Crete

    What is the myth surrounding the island of Crete?…

  • The Third Eye

    The Third Eye

    An insight into what Shiva’s third eye stands for…

  • Sacred Beasts

    Sacred Beasts

    Animals play a critical part in Hindu mythology. Some, serve as symbols to communicate metaphysical ideas…

  • Rakshasas or Rakshaks?

    Rakshasas or Rakshaks?

    Just because someone’s way of life differs from the normal,accepted,traditional one,does not make them into demons !…

  • God of War

    God of War

    No matter,how much we vilify war;there is no escaping it at times…

  • Lunar Tales

    Lunar Tales

    Across cultures,the Moon has always been looked upon as beautiful,mysterious,out-of-reach and sublime…

  • Kubera, treasurer of the gods

    Kubera, treasurer of the gods

    About Kubera,the keeper of the Wealth…

  • Liminal Beings

    Liminal Beings

    Our failure to admit,that there is a grey between the black and the white,often leads us to our own downfall…

  • Save the small Fish

    Save the small Fish

    Society was created to live in harmony with nature;not to destroy it with its demands…

  • From Buddha to Bodhisattva

    From Buddha to Bodhisattva

    As humans we prefer affection over wisdom; more than knowledge, we need love…

  • Samson’s Hair

    Samson’s Hair

    The Forbidden always was,always is and always will be alluring and tempting,no matter what the consequence…

  • Up close and personal with Rama

    DNA Sunday, October 12, 2008.  It was a coincidence to meet mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik on …

  • Eyes of a Leader

    Eyes of a Leader

    It is always in the eyes..In the eyes…

  • Five bosses of Draupadi

    Five bosses of Draupadi

    We have to behave differently with different people because everyone has different expectations from you…

  • The Book of Ram

    The Book of Ram

    This is my favorite book because as I wrote this book so many secrets of the epic were revealed to me. I realized I know so little. Humbling…