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The Divine Dance of Devotion: Spiritual, Scientific, and Psychological Perspectives The phenomenon of Uranju Thullal (ecstatic ritual dancing) associated with traditional Hindu temple worship in Kerala can be understood from multiple perspectives—spiritual, scientific, and psychological. Each viewpoint offers a unique
The Trinity of Tantra: How Shiva, Parvati, and Narayana Shape the Sacred ScienceTantra is one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented streams of Hindu spiritual knowledge. At its heart, Tantra is not a ritual of transgression or a secretive practice of the fringe. It is a complete system of knowledge — a path that
Beyond the Curse: Tataka's Return to Her True Self in the RamayanaIn the Ramayana, when sage Vishvamitra leads the young Rama and Lakshmana through the Dandaka forest, they encounter Tataka — a fearsome Rakshasi who terrorizes the region. Vishvamitra instructs Rama to slay her without hesitation. On the surface, this a
Dhanvantari Rising — The Deeper Symbolism of the Amrita KumbhaAt the heart of one of the most profound events in Hindu sacred history lies an act of extraordinary cooperation and conflict — the Samudra Manthan, the churning of the cosmic ocean. Devas and Asuras together churned the primordial waters using Mount Mandara
The Living Echo: Shuka, the Sacred Parrot of Hindu IconographyAmong the many emblematic attributes, or ayudhas, held by the devas and devis of Hindu sculptural tradition, the Shuka, or parrot, occupies a gentle and singular place. Unlike a conch, discus, trident, or sword, the Shuka is not a weapon at all. It belongs t
Both Hinduism and Paganism have a cyclical understanding of time. This means that time is not always seen as a straight line with a clear beginning and one final ending. Instead, the universe is understood as going through repeated cycles of creation, preservation, destruction, and renewal. After one cycle ends, anothe
The Cosmic Romance: How the Trimurtis Reveal the Three Stages of Love and Life In the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma, nothing is accidental. Every relationship, every story, every cosmic event carries within it a deeper teaching about the nature of existence. Among the most profound yet often overlooked teachings is the var
Samudra Manthan: The Creatures That Perished Nobody Talks About - Amrita came out of the ocean, but who remembers the creatures that died in the churning?We all know about Amrita, and we know about the many things that appeared during the churning of the ocean. We also know about the poison halahala. But have we ever t
Saptamatrikas and Saptakanyas: Two Faces of the Same Divine Mother - The Seven Mothers and the Seven Maidens: Understanding Shakti in Her Active and Autonomous FormsIn Shakti worship, two groups of seven goddesses are often spoken of in the same breath — the Saptamatrikas and the Saptakanyas (Saptha Kannigal or Sapta K
Seated Between the Brows: Hakini, Goddess of Ajna Chakra - The Six Faced Mother of Wisdom and Inner VisionAmong the seven chakreshwaris who preside over the Sapta Chakras of the subtle body, Hakini Devi occupies a position of singular importance. She is the presiding Shakti of the Ajna Chakra, the energy seat located b
The Sacred Nabapatrika: Nine Divine Manifestations in Durga Puja The Nabapatrika stands as one of the most profound and ancient rituals in Durga Puja celebrations. This sacred bundle of nine plants represents the manifestation of Goddess Durga's divine energy through nature, embodying the cosmic principle that the Divi
Ananta Shesha and the Uprooting of Mount Mandara For Samudra ManthanThe Astika Parva, part of Adi Parva in the Mahabharata, tells the story of Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean of milk. For this great work, the Devas needed a strong and stable rod to churn the ocean. They chose Mount Mandara for this purpose.
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