Tag Archives: Hinduism

Shiva and Parvati: the Birth of Kali

I have across a fascinating version of the birth of goddess Kali. In this myth she came to the world as a result of Parvati’s anger, which she shed and transformed during her spiritual practice. Lake Manasarovar at the foot … Continue reading

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Symbolism of the River

“I do not know much about gods, but I think that the river is a strong brown god,” so begins the third of T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets. The divinity of rivers has been recognized by all mythologies since the beginning … Continue reading

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On Play

The vision of the world as an unfolding game is a very alluring idea. Once you start viewing all reality through that lens, it is quite hard to step back into ordinary perception. In Hinduism, the concept of Lila, divine … Continue reading

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The Great Goddess

“I celebrate Indrāksī, That goddess Whom the gods glorify with many names:   Brightness Bearer of the Conch Red-clad Widow Great Goddess Moonglow Great Heart of Austerity Sāvitrī Splendor of Meditation Gāyatrī Lady Brahmā Sound-essence of the Wisdom Books   … Continue reading

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