Evolution of the Devil
In the Old Testament, there is the concept of the serpent who tempts Eve in the garden of Eden, but...
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Cinderella Vrat Katha
A friend pointed out that the popular fairy tale Cinderella is very much like a vrata-katha: a girl...
The story of enlightenment
Have you heard of Bodhiraksita? He is the first ‘documented’ pilgrim in Indian history...
Breaking the binary
In the Puranas, we have heard the story of the Narasimha avatar. Hiranyakashipu had obtained a boon...
Is Buddha an avatar of Vishnu?
Buddhism rose in India 2,500 years ago. It played a key role in spreading monastic ideas across the...
Mythology of equality
Is there equality in nature or not? The answer is complex. Nature has no favourites and every plant...
Olympics began as tribute to...
The origins of the Olympic Games can be traced to a competitive sport played as a tribute to dead...
The geography of knowledge
Just as many Indians, especially Non-Resident Indians, get upset when they see an American or...
The metaphor of the forest
To understand Hindu mythology, it is critical to understand the metaphor of forests. Forests...