You are the refuge, O Cloud, of the afflicted: Bear, therefore, to my beloved message from me, Separated from her by the anger of the Lord of Wealth. Your destination is the residence of the princely Yakshas, Alaka by name, The mansions in which are lit by the crescent-moon on the head of Siva residing […]
I bow to the eternally sacred abodes, Whose deity is Hara, Whose activities are worthy of Hara, And whose breath of life is dedicated Only to Hara. – The Shivastotravali by Utpaladeva (#20) The eternally sacred abodes of Shiva are innumerable. For that matter, it is the entire Universe and creation; and eventually one […]
Truth is incredibly stubborn. You can hide, suppress, and even twist it to an unrecognisable form only for some time. Eventually, it is bound to come out in all its bare nakedness and horror. Denying or running away from truth is the weakest defense mechanism that individuals and cultures alike deploy routinely. Sigmund Freud said […]
The Seers fashioned the Word by means of their mind Sifting it as with sieves the corn is sifted. Thus, friends may recognize each other’s friendship. An auspicious seal upon their word is set. – Rig Veda, X, 71. Batuh: (Pupil) Oh! Dear, you have a dilemma, Sir. Nevertheless the customs that were set […]