Mythologist | Author | Speaker | Illustrator
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The Fragility of the Ego
When I wrote an article pointing to the misogynist rules of Vinaya Pitaka, the discipline for Buddhist monks, many Buddhists got upset. They accused me of being Right Wing fascist and a Hindu fanatic. Some people love Buddha so much nowadays that we cannot take any criticism of him. The very same people get upset…
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Krishna, the wrestler
When you think wrestling, Krishna is not the first name that comes to mind… And yet, Krishna is a great wrestler…
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Moved by bhakti
Pilgrims make the long journey to Pandharpur singing songs of revolution, their affection for Mother Krishna syncopated to a beat of social reform…
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The complete man
There are two Krishnas… The first is historical (a person), the second mythological (an idea)…
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Two endings of the Gita
Krishna’s conclusion is rather psychological. Sanjaya’s conclusion is very material…
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The wives of Krishna
Krishna’s polygamous nature is designed to stand in stark contrast to Ram’s monogamous nature. He is romantic rake, who breaks hearts while Ram is the faithful husband, who is always distant…
