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Indian Mythology

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    Mythology in Films

    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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    Both sides of the Fence

    Both sides of the Fence

    There is a reason why the Devil’s Advocate is called,thus…

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    Many Meanings of Yarn

    Many Meanings of Yarn

    When seen symbolically, the act of covering and uncovering the body reveals many secrets…

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    The Sage who Went South

    The Sage who Went South

    The Vindhya mountain range is still waiting for him to return…

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    The Archer

    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 that this is the story of flying saucers and alien invasions. This story is also…

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    Wives of the Gods

    Wives of the Gods

    The notion of Devadasi…romanticism or exploitation?…

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    Tears of Gandhari

    Tears of Gandhari

    Must we forgive? Is vendetta the only option?…

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    Root of the Matter

    Root of the Matter

    We should never undermine the power of rituals……

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    Sacred Beasts

    Sacred Beasts

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

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    The Third Eye

    The Third Eye

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

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    From Earth, To Earth

    From Earth, To Earth

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

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    Under the Banyan Tree

    Under the Banyan Tree

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

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    Kubera, treasurer of the gods

    Kubera, treasurer of the gods

    About Kubera,the keeper of the Wealth…

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    Lunar Tales

    Lunar Tales

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

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    God of War

    God of War

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

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    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 !…

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