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The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Mahalakshmi's qualities
When we look for precedents for any spiritual or religious observation, we look into the Itihasas and Puranas. But above all stand the Vedas. The Vedas are the ultimate authority when it comes to seeking validation for any philosophical statement. Sri Guna Ratna Kosam of Parasara Bhattar gives us Goddess Mahalakshmi's qualities. The Vedas are the source of this work, because all Her auspicious qualities find a place in the Vedas, said T.A.K. Srinivasacharya in a discourse. So, Parasara Bhattar speaks with the authority of the Vedas when he elaborates on Her kalyana gunas. Parasara Bhattar is following the path shown by sages like Vyasa, when he praises Mahalakshmi's gem-like qualities. Those who have earned Her blessings are fortunate, and those who have not are fools who misinterpret the Vedas and do not grasp its import. To envision Her innumerable qualities, one needs the special collyrium of bhakti. Mahalakshmi is the Goddess of the universe. It is not just the Upanishads that declare the greatness of Mahalakshmi. The Itihasas too extol Her. Even if everything that is good and auspicious in this world is put together, it will not equal even a small fraction of Mahalakshmi's wonderful qualities. You find a fortunate man seated on an elephant, beneath a pearl-studded umbrella. At the same time, you also see a poor man, dressed in worn-out and torn clothes. The reason for the difference in status of the two men is that while the former received the glances of the Goddess, the latter did not. Prosperity comes to a man only with Her grace.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"No country compares to India's rich storytelling legacy," says SS Rajamouli
SS Rajamouli known for his blockbusters like ' ' and ' RRR ' recently shared a powerful message about India's strong storytelling heritage where mentioned India has been a land of storytellers for thousands of years, with millions of tales drawn from ancient texts like the Puranas and Itihasas. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While speaking at the inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai today, May 1 the ace director spoke about the richness of India's diverse languages-each with centuries of history-and the countless traditional art forms that contribute to an infinite pool of stories. He described storytelling as deeply embedded in India's DNA, asserting that no other country in the world matches India's vibrant and rich culture of narrative arts. According to a Pinkvilla report, Rajamouli pointed out that India has yet to fully establish itself on the international entertainment stage, lagging behind countries like the USA, South Korea, and China. However, he expressed his confidence in India's potential, stating that the country only needs a proper launchpad to showcase its storytelling prowess to the world. He expressed hope that WAVES would be this crucial platform to elevate Indian media and entertainment globally. He said, "We have so many languages in our country—each language has a history of hundreds of years. We have millions of stories from our histories, and we have countless art forms—hundreds of them. So, hundreds into billions—our stories are infinite." The WAVES Summit, held at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre, is a landmark event aiming to position India as a global hub for media, entertainment, and digital innovation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Alongside Rajamouli, the summit has attracted a star-studded lineup including Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Mohanlal, Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala, and many others. On the work front, SS Rajamouli is currently working with Superstar on their next mega film, tentatively called, 'SSMB29'. The movie also stars and Prithviraj Sukumaran as leads.
Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Indian Express
Solo polyamory: The modern woman's rebellion against traditional dating norms
When it comes to dating, women are increasingly getting the spotlight now, a focus on their needs and wants, a consideration they always deserved. Non-monogamous relationships have been the talk of the town lately. This finds roots in our historical texts, Itihasas and Puranas. For instance, in Mahabharata, Draupadi was married to all five Pandava brothers. While polyamory is still finding its feet in the turbulent terrains of India's traditional and society-bound structures of family and marriage, solo polyamory has reared its head like a rebellious outgrowth, hell bent on letting women carve out a space for their emotional and physical needs without compromising, without living on anyone else's terms. But what exactly is solo polyamory, and how does it fare against the traditional systems in place? learnt more from a counselling psychologist. 'Solo polyamory is when you are in a relationship with multiple partners but not committing to anyone or having a primary partner. It could be due to multiple reasons like not sharing finances, responsibilities etc,' Juhi Pandey, psychologist at MPower, Aditya Birla Education Trust, said. Not everyone is meant for monogamous relationships. (Source: Freepik) Why are people hopping on this relationship trend? According to Pandey, there's a mix of factors. 'It gives an easy way for people to romance or have physical needs fulfilled without making any commitments. It makes people not abide by the societal norm of being in monogamy,' she said. However, Pandey warned that this trend can be particularly taxing for people who prefer deep connections. 'If a person has multiple partners it is difficult to balance everyone's needs and wants. Multiple partners always carry a risk of having sexually transmitted diseases. It can also bring social stigma or challenge from family and friends in understanding this kind of lifestyle,' she said.
