Vedic
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Gods of the little tradition
Every village has its own mythology that is different from the one imposed by the mainstream, often urban, culture.
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An Elephant called Ashwatthama
In life,in most situations,there is always more than what meets the eye.
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Decoding Lakshmi
Through the concept of Lakshmi we understand how ancient Indians understood wealth.
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The Context of the Mahabharata
To understand the Mahabharata we have to appreciate the Ramayana and to appreciate both we need to appreciate the Vedas.
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The Book of Kings
The Shahnamah is the great epic of Iran that tells the magical tales of kings who ruled Persia before the advent of the Arabs.
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Lunar Tales
Across cultures,the Moon has always been looked upon as beautiful,mysterious,out-of-reach and sublime.
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Daughter of Demons
She is daughter to one sect,wife to the other…and what is ironic is that both sects are forever at war with each other !
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What an Idea! Sirji
We seem to be trying to free ourselves of the fetters of caste and social status and feudal hierachies, aren’t we ?
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Warm Welcome
A marriage,to succeed,has to be about give and take.But then,so must most institutions !
