The Goddess isn’t a part of the story. She is the story. Srimad Devi Bhagwat Purana
In most traditional scriptures, the divine feminine gets a supporting role. But the Srimad Devi Bhagavata Purana, also known as the Devi Bhagwat Puran, changes that. Here, the Goddess doesn’t assist creation; she is creation. The Srimad Devi Bhagavata Purana is an ancient Sanskrit text that puts the Goddess, not as someone’s consort or shadow, […]
Manusmriti vs. The Vedas: The Forgotten Truth About Women in Hindu Thought
“Hinduism didn’t suppress women. Society did, by following the wrong texts.” There’s a persistent misconception these days that Hinduism, as a religion, inherently suppressed women. That it enshrined patriarchy in scripture and relegated women to the margins of thought, power, and participation. But here’s the truth:. Hinduism didn’t suppress women. Society did, by misreading its […]
Writing as Ritual: How Telling Women’s Stories Became My Spiritual Practice
“Every sentence I write is an offering. Every forgotten goddess, a flame I light again.” There was a time I measured my days in emails, meetings, and targets. Success wore sharp blazers and spoke in quarterly reviews. I was a corporate leader, and I carried that world with pride. But somewhere beneath that structured existence, […]
From Shakti to Silence, from Gargi to Ghoonghat: The Devolution of Women’s Power
There was a time in India when the divine feminine didn’t just reside in temples – she walked the earth. She wrote hymns, led philosophical debates, chose her partners, ruled kingdoms, and even went to war. She was not just worshipped in the form of goddesses like Saraswati, Durga, and Kali – she was them. But […]
Mahadevi: The Supreme Goddess Beyond Religion & Myth
For centuries, Indian mythological stories have woven intricate narratives of gods and goddesses, shaping spiritual traditions across the subcontinent. Among them stands Mahadevi, the all-encompassing feminine divine—the unseen truth behind existence. While many recognize her as Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, or Saraswati, the essence of Mahadevi goes beyond individual forms. She is Shakti, the primal force […]
Femininity vs. Womanhood – Through the Lens of Saraswati, Durga, and Kali
The goddesses of the Mahadevi tradition embody different facets of feminine energy, but not all of them engage with “womanhood” in the same way. Let’s break down their roles: 1. Saraswati: Femininity Without the Framework of Womanhood Saraswati is the goddess of wisdom, creativity, knowledge, and the arts. She is often depicted alone, deeply immersed in […]