Paraśurāma - Warrior Personified (Part 2)
In Part 1, we explored the incidents that made Paraśurāma take the terrible vow of exterminating the Kshatriya clan (warrior class). From a simple Brahmin, he became a fierce and ruthless warrior. He could not come to terms with the affront that the Kshatriyas did to his clan.…
Paraśurāma - Warrior Personified (Part 1)
India, the land of Gods and sages. Whether it's a figment of human imagination or a fragment of a lost reality, it does not matter to me. I'm largely more interested in stories and their intricacies. Although, some even defeats logic, you can't complain about the creativity behind it.…
Nirvāna Shatakam, Moving from Untruth to Truth
The only response to mystery, I've realized doesn't have to be suspicion or submission. Other options exist. Curiosity. A willing suspension of disbelief. Receptivity that doesn't lapse into gullibility. Enquiry that doesn't freeze into conclusion…
Hinduism is Not a Religion
In today's world, the word "Hinduism" spells religion. It is even considered to be the oldest religion in the world. When you compare ancient Egypt, the Mayan civilization, or the Norse culture, they no longer exist, or rather they have become extinct. Hinduism is perhaps the only exception.…