Articles
Essays, commentary, thoughts and opinions on Mythology, life and business
Article Index
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Mythology in Films
This is a pointer to my talk in the conference on “Literature and Films” at the Film Institute, Pune, on 22 March 2009
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Many Meanings of Yarn
When seen symbolically, the act of covering and uncovering the body reveals many secrets.
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Don’t stop that Babbling
You say “Potato” I say “Potatoh” but we are still referring to the same vegetable,are we not ?
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The Poison of Stagnation
First Published in Corporate Dossier, December 2008. Last Sunday, Shivkumar got transfer orders, and he is upset. For years he has served the company loyally, taken not a single day leave, made it to office even when he had fever.…
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Binding Tenacity
Often,it is determination and perseverance that win the day,more than anything else.
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The snake sacrifice
Janamejaya performed a great sacrifice to kill all the snakes in the world. It was at this deadly ceremony that the Mahabharata was narrated to appease the angry king.
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The Archer
Shiva raises the bow Pinaka and destroys the three worlds with a single arrow. This is why Shiva is called Tripurantaka or destroyer of three cities. The cities were said to belong to demons and could fly leading to speculation…
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Seven Sleepers of Ephesus
A story of sleep and faith from Christendom that is also referred to in the Islamic traditions.
