Tag: Parvati

24 – Counting Out Days! Part One.

Hi Friends! I have been quite irregular in posting, the past few days (and months)! So, I thought that it would be a good idea if we look at a few stories about days. Or the names we know them by, and see where it takes us. Fair warning, this may take longer than usual! … Continue reading 24 – Counting Out Days! Part One. →

22 – Of Mountains, Rivers and Stars

Hi Friends! Today let us explore some background stories that would help us understand the further stories better. Let us (for the time being) leave the Saviour Strong-One (Taraka-Asur) and his army facing the King (Indra) and the other Guardians of various Directions, and the various Devas, with the support of the Preserver (Vishnu). In … Continue reading 22 – Of Mountains, Rivers and Stars →

15 – When Creativity of Skill and Ferocity of Nature Fought

Hi Friends! Today let us look at Daksha Prajapati, the Skillful Master of Creation, and the story of a famous yagna of his. Daksha, the Skillful One, was one of the sons of Lord Brahma. He along with his nine brothers, together the Prajapatis, was entrusted with the work of creation. Daksha with his wife … Continue reading 15 – When Creativity of Skill and Ferocity of Nature Fought →