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Archive for 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 !

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.

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.

God of Sunday

God of Sunday

The many stories,tales,legends and myths about Sunday.

Kubera, treasurer of the gods

Kubera, treasurer of the gods

About Kubera,the keeper of the Wealth.

Samson's Hair

Samson’s Hair

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

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.