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Myths of Monsoon’s End
By Shree Sauparnika V The end of the monsoon has always been more than a shift in weather. It is a time when the skies open after months of storm, when myths, epics, and festivals converge to give meaning to the retreat of rain. For ancient India, the parting clouds were not just a natural […]
Panchakanya: The Five Virgins of the Epics
By Kayva Gokhale The Indian epics – Ramayana and Mahabharata – are both fascinating studies of human behaviour. They are full of myriad characters with unique personalities and motivations, all trying to navigate through concepts like duty, honour, love, morality, loyalty and courage. Unlike a lot of other modern and ancient literature however, the epics […]
The Noble Asuras
By Krishna Priya The terms asura and rakshasa are associated with destruction and violence throughout Indian mythology. In the epics, like the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, they are seen as demonic figures – monstrous in form and nature. However, a closer look reveals that not all asuras were the same. A lot of the asuras […]
Lava and Kusha
Did you know the legend behind how Lava and Kusha, Sita and Rama’s twin sons, were named? The Uttara Kand in Valmiki’s Ramayana tells us the story of the twins’ naming. When Sita gave birth to her sons in Valmiki’s ashram, the other sages asked Valmiki to protect them from evil spirits, as was the […]
Chiranjeevi: The Immortals
By Vidhi Kubadia In Hinduism, the cycle of life and death is endless until one attains moksha (liberation from birth). However, there are some people who do not follow the same cycle. These are the Chiranjeevis. The Sanskrit word ‘chiranjeevi’ means immortal. Different texts mention either seven or eight such beings. This article explores how […]
Mayasita
Did you know this interesting tale from the Ramayana? During his exile, Rama once saw Agni, the fire god, in his dream. Agni told him that Ravana would carry Sita away, and it was Rama’s destiny to kill the evil asura king. He had a plan to keep Sita safe by replacing her with a […]
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Sanjeevani: The Magical Herb
The Vishalya Karani or Sanjeevani herb had magical healing powers, which once saved Lakshmana's life. Read more about it now!
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Shiva Parvati
A powerful demon threatens the gods in their heaven. They need a savior, who, Lord Brahma decrees, will be the son born to Shiva and Parvati. But Shiva, a badly-dressed, untidy, solitary ascetic, seems to enjoy bachelorhood. Even Parvati's unmatched beauty aided by Kama, the god of love, seems unequal to the task of enchanting the stern lord. This illustrated classic is based on Kumara Sambhava of Kalidasa.
