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The Silence That Roars: Surrendering to the Adi Yogi, the Soul of the Cosmos
In the grand, chaotic theater of existence, where gods are often painted in gold and clothed in silk, there stands One who wears nothing but the ash of the cremation ground. He has no palace; the snow-capped peak of Kailash is his roof. He has no jewels; the King of Serpents coils around his neck. He is Shiva. The Auspicious One. The Terrible One. The Beautiful One. To speak of Shiva is to attempt to describe the silence between two thoughts. It is an impossible task, yet the
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Feb 65 min read


Embracing the Divine Power of Kali: The Spirit and Mythology of Kali Puja
Kali Puja is more than a festival—it's a powerful invocation of the divine feminine in her fiercest, most protective form. Rooted in the mythology of Bengal, Kali Puja celebrates Maa Kali as the fearless mother who dispels darkness and ignorance. Her image, adorned with a garland of skulls and a fierce gaze, represents the destruction of ego and the renewal of cosmic balance. As devotees light lamps and chant prayers on the amavasya (new moon night), they seek her blessings f
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Oct 30, 20247 min read


Durga Puja - A festival of Homecoming
The awakening of Durga is celebrated as present day durga puja the orginal known as Basanti Puja which is usually in the month of Spring of the year. History of Durga Puja Durga Puja celebration in Bengal Durga Puja is celebrated every year in the Hindu month of Ashwin (September-October). Akal Bodhan performed by Sri Ramchandra to demolish Ravana. The awakening of Durga is celebrated as present day durga puja the orginal known as Basanti Puja which is usually in the month of
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Sep 28, 20245 min read
Krishna: A Beacon of Hope
While Krishna's early life was filled with divine playfulness and eternal love which is well known, his position in the epic Mahabharata was equally profound and significant. It was during this time that his heavenly nature and wisdom are most visible. Krishna's involvement in the Mahabharata begins well before the epic war. He was essential in averting a great fight between the Kauravas and Pandavas. He used diplomacy and counsel to avoid the impending battle, but when peace
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Aug 10, 20244 min read
Ten Avatars of Lord Vishnu in Hindu Mythology
Hindu mythology is known for fascinating narratives of divine incarnations known as "avatars." These avatars represent the embodiment of the divine, each serving a unique purpose in maintaining cosmic balance and imparting profound teachings. Lets explore the various avatars in Hindu mythology, their significance, the stories and myths behind them, the cultural significance of avatars and how to incorporate avatars into your life. Gods take the form of a human or animal for a
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Jul 31, 20248 min read
Saptarishi and the power of knowledge
The Saptarishi are Bhagawan Brahma's seven mind-born offspring, and each plays a distinct duty during a manuantara, which lasts 306,720,000 Earth Years. Throughout this time, they function as Brahma Ji's representatives. After each manuantara, when the universe is destroyed, the Saptarishis merge with Brahman, and new Saptarishis are chosen to revitalize the Earth and share their divine wisdom. To keep the Earth in balance, the first group of Saptarishis worked closely with t
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Jul 20, 20245 min read
দশরূপে দশভুজা
দশমহাবিদ্যা হল দেবী মহামায়ার দশটি বিশেষ রূপ যার উল্লেখ পাওয়া যায় তন্ত্রে। সংস্কৃতে মহাবিদ্যা কথার অর্থ হলো মহৎ জ্ঞান। দশমহাবিদ্যায় দেবীর দশ রূপের একদিকে যেমন রয়েছে ভয়ঙ্করী রূপ,তেমনই অন্যদিকে রয়েছে মোক্ষ ও অভয়দায়িনী রূপ। বৃহদ্ধর্ম পুরাণ–এর বর্ণনা থেকে জানা যায় যে , শিব ও তাঁর স্ত্রী সতীর মধ্যে একটি দাম্পত্য কলহ থেকেই দশমহাবিদ্যার উৎপত্তি । এই কলহের কারণ হলো ,দক্ষরাজের সর্বকনিষ্ঠা কন্যা হলেন সতী। সতী ছিলেন দক্ষরাজের নয়নের মণি। কিন্তু একদিন পিতার অমতেই সতী মহ
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Jan 1, 20247 min read
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