Tag: indianmythology

  • Making Peace with the Opposite: Lessons from Ram Leela

    Making Peace with the Opposite: Lessons from Ram Leela

    When asked to describe yourself, you might begin with details about your family, work, or education. But eventually, you’ll arrive at the values that define you — those guiding principles that shape how you think, act, and interact with the world. These values vary from person to person. For some, honesty is the foundation of…

  • When You Are in the Seat of the Giver

    When You Are in the Seat of the Giver

    There was once a generous king. Every day, he would bring a large vessel of grain to distribute to those in need. People would line up, holding out their jholis (a cloth stretched out to receive alms). The king would scoop up fistfuls of grain and fill them, but he never looked at the faces…

  • Sri Lakshmi is right

    Sri Lakshmi is right

    In the book Dharam Kala (The Power of Dharma), the author imagines a conversation between Sri Bhagwan (the Creator) and Sri Lakshmi (Goddess of fortune). Before diving into the story, it’s essential to understand that Dharma here refers to the essence of natural laws that sustain harmony and righteousness in the world —not a particular…