Our articles demonstrate how mythology, art and rituals of ancient India can still be applied today regarding the contemporary generation. The Hindu spiritual and mythological landscape is populated by varied characters from the blood-letting Kali to the mysterious Shiva – all of whom provide a distinct perspective regarding relationships.
Marriage and married life are one of the ways to attain salvation, although many are not aware of it. To attain this goal, both the partners need to have a certain amount of understanding about leading a married life, coupled with spirituality and mythology of India, right from Tantra to Kama Sutra. Read More
Have you ever wondered why nobody ever named their daughters Kaikeyi, when the names of Kaushalya or Sumitra were quite common? Is it because she was the proverbial stepmother who was responsible for the exile of Ram? But have you ever wondered what would have happened if Ram had not gone to the forest and […]
Why it Was Important for Kaikeyi from the Ramayana to Be Wicked Read More »
If Radha stands for young, rebellious love, Rukmini for determined devotion, Satyabhama typifies an exacting, even possessive partner. The nature of Krishna’s relationship with his second principal wife is best described as fiery – a red among pastels as it were. This becomes evident from the many episodes in mythology including the divine couple. Who
Why Krishna’s Satyabhama may have been a Seasoned Feminist Read More »
Ram was willing to do anything for Sita and she was ready to brave the hardships for him. Love and romance enveloped their relationship
Ram And Sita: Romance Was Never Absent From This Epic Love Story Read More »
Unlike the kiss – and condom-shy nation we seem to have now become, India was once known, among other things, as the land of the Kamasutra. We were that ‘forward’ nation that not only gave the world fascinating sex manuals but also put images of amorous couples on our temple walls. Sex was not a
India’s Forgotten Celebration Of Love: Story Of Kama And Rati Read More »
Although perfect in all his roles as son, brother, husband, friend, father, warrior, king, or mentor, Krishna is best remembered as a lover. His relationship with Radha is considered the paramount paradigm of love. But his disarming charm did not spare any woman in Vrindavan and beyond. Everywhere he went, women gave him their hearts
Krishna and Rukmini: How His Wife Was a Lot Bolder Than Today’s Women Read More »
Whenever anyone talks about Krishna’s story they cannot help but talk about the greatest love story of all time, the story of Radha and Krishna. Rukmini was his chief wife and she was virtuous, beautiful and dutiful. But did Krishna love Rukmini? Whether he loved her or not we will come to that later but
Krishna’s Story: Who Loved Him More Radha Or Rukmini? Read More »
India’s foremost epic, the Mahabharata, continues to be relevant today. Here are some relationship lessons we can all draw from it. 1. A love that turns blind Dhritarashtra and Gandhari never reprimanded their unruly son for his contemptible behaviour and shameful acts. Result – a callous, gullible, egoistic, proud and vengeful man who dared to
7 forgotten lessons on love from the greatest Hindu epic Mahabharata Read More »
It’s Valentine’s day and love is in the air, so feeling a little heady is the order of the day! Despite decades behind me, the quest to understand this emotion only gets stronger (the assumption being, I haven’t quite understood it completely!). Just what is this love that makes mountains move? Well, if this seems
Love in the Mahabharata: An instrument for change and for revenge Read More »
Anyone who is even remotely familiar with our mythological scriptures knows who Shakuni was. The conniving, genius gambler, who is often considered the mastermind behind the epic Kurukshetra War and bringing a mighty kingdom to the brink of destruction. The question remains – why Shakuni wanted to destroy Hastinapur? Was it because he wanted to
Why Shakuni Wanted To Destroy Hastinapur – Was It Love For His Sister or Something More? Read More »
Tulsidas became a sage after his wife Ratnavali told him something really shocking
Story Of Tulsidas: When A Husband Took His Wife Too Seriously Read More »
