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Archive for 2009
Lakshmi’s Owl

Lakshmi’s Owl

Is this mysterious companion of the goddess, her twin elder sister, Alakshmi, goddess of strife?

Answer the question, Vikramaditya!

Answer the question, Vikramaditya!

The Vikram & Vetal Method of Training’ is based on a collection of Sanskrit tales known as Vetal-pachisi, the twenty five tales of the ghost.

My Work as Chief Belief Officer

My Work as Chief Belief Officer

You Tube on how Business depends on Behavior which depends on Belief

The Axe of Parshuram

The Axe of Parshuram

The priest who gave up his peaceful ways and became a warrior

Black gods and White gods

Black gods and White gods

Why Krishna is blue, not black….and why Kali when domesticated becomes white

On Krishna's chariot stands Shikhandi

On Krishna's chariot stands Shikhandi

Westernization did not change bedroom habits; it has led to an embarrassed denial of our sacred scriptures.

Proactive Garuda

Proactive Garuda

A good worker is one who anticipates …not one who reacts

Love for Baldur

Love for Baldur

He was the gentlest of Viking gods in whose memory people kiss under the mistletoe.

What is unnatural?

What is unnatural?

The word ‘unnatural’ that is found in IPC 377 cannot have an Indian origin.

Queer Sexuality and Indian Culture

Queer Sexuality and Indian Culture

Queer ideas have always expressed themselves in the sacred scriptures of India.

Did Homosexuality exist in ancient India?

Did Homosexuality exist in ancient India?

Homosexuals existed but were almost invisible in Indian history

Etana and Adapa

Etana and Adapa

Two stories from ancient Mesopotamia

Two Truths of a Tale

Two Truths of a Tale

Modern storytelling has reduced mythological tales into mere entertainment. Dismay leads to exploration and from exploration comes this essay.

Two Pair of Twins

Two Pair of Twins

Greek tale of four children, two mortal, two immortal, two boys, and two girls.

Escape from Put

Escape from Put

An exploration of the idea of ancestors and ghosts in Hindu mythology.

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