2016
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Marathi: 7 Secrets of the Goddess
Translation of the 7 Secrets of the Goddess Lakshmi massages Vishnu’s feet. Is this male domination? Kali stands on Shiva’s chest. Is this female domination? Shiva is half a woman. Is this gender quality? Why then is Shakti…
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Rasgullas for Lakshmi
As a Non-Resident Odia (NRO), I am often asked if rasgulla, the sweet dish, is of Odia or Bengali origin. So, what do we know?
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Did Shabari actually feed Ram ‘tasted’ berries?
The idea probably came from 15th century Odia poet Balaram Das, who challenged Brahmanical orthodoxy in his writings.
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Understanding the(ir) Truth
To understand truth, it is useful to familiarise ourselves with three terminologies commonly used by philosophers. These are ontology, epistemology and phenomenology.
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Misogyny in Buddhist Lore
The world is conditioned to see the Ramayana and Manu-Smriti as anti-women, but not the Buddhist lore.
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Unlimited Choice
The Ramayana is not a text; it is an evolving tradition; the many versions only enrich it further. You can choose the one that appeals to you.
