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
If you are checked in to the modern-day dating scenario and you haven’t heard of ghosting, then either you are way past the age of a millennial or you are plain lucky to have escaped it. Ghosting is when a person drops out of a relationship and vanishes completely without a word or reasons for the […]
How could Dushyant forget Shakuntala after having Loved Her So passionately? Read More »
Her husband loves to meditate, while she she can’t help but fall asleep when she sits down to meditate.
Am I Meditating Or Sleeping? Meditation Puts Me To Sleep Read More »
This is the story of a woman whom posterity has painted as a witch. Her contribution to her husband is overlooked for all the crimes that she committed for her man. For love of Jason She was Medea, often called Medea the barbarian or Medea the witch. I prefer to call her Medea the wronged
Medea, the woman who killed her own children Read More »
Bahucharaji Mata is one of the many ‘avatars’ of the Shakti goddess which is worshipped in Gujarat. She is depicted astride a rooster and is one of the important Shaktipeeths in Gujarat. Goddess Bahucharaji is considered to be the primal deity of the transgender community of India. Legend has it Bahucharaji was a daughter of Bapal
Of the many relationships referred to in Indian mythology and legend, the story of Indra and Shachi is not told often. In fact, the layperson might even struggle to recall the name of Indra’s spouse. To most minds, Indra is an insecure god who constantly runs into trouble with the asuras, and when he is
King of Gods Indra would have Never Managed to Save His Marriage in Today’s Times Read More »
Think of Lakshmi – the Hindu goddess of prosperity – and you are most likely to remember her as a radiant woman sitting submissively near Lord Vishnu’s feet, massaging them. The goddess of wealth is in eternal service of her lord and master, Vishnu, who sustains the universe. She is his shakti of material might,
When Everyone Wanted Goddess Lakshmi Yet None Could Have Her Read More »
Would the relationship between a married woman and a man be accepted as pure love today?
If Radha And Krishna Were Living Today, We WOULDN’T Have Let Them Fall In Love Read More »
Niyog was an ancient practice of begetting a child from someone other than one’s husband, especially when the latter was unequipped. Effectively, this meant that if the husband was impotent, then the wife, with the permission or the knowledge of her husband (and/or her family members) could allow some other male (often from the same
Sperm Donors in Indian Mythology: Two stories of Niyog you Must Know Read More »
This reflects a unique perspective of love and respect. It’s a story of letting go with grace, understanding that after decades together, her happiness and fulfillment matter deeply. This narrative highlights the strength of unconditional love, the courage to embrace change, and the beauty of supporting someone’s journey, even when it means parting ways. As
My wife left me after 40 years and I’m happy for her Read More »
While our ancient heritage clearly indicates that the sensual is a part of the sacred, how does one actually achieve this?
Ancient Indian Heritage: Connecting with our sensual past Read More »
