Bits, Pieces and Gems – Page 2 – Progressive Hindu Dialogue

A Few Drops Of Praise Takes Away Bitterness From Inapt Criticism. Promod Puri

Moments, events or karmas are not created by destiny or God, but by the man himself. Promod Puri

Studies in religions are more relevant and meaningful than trumpeting “hurt sentiments.” Promod Puri

Hinduism can’t be homogenized. Its natural strength lies in its diverse spiritual thinking, rituals, traditions and practices. Promod Puri

A part of the Hindu spectrum is atheism. Promod Puri

A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROLE OF KAIKEYI IN RAMAYANA

Princess of the Kekaya kingdom, Kaikeyi knows from early childhood that she has no value in a world of men. She is “but a dowry of fifty fine horses”, destined not to rule, but to be wife and mother in a world where both queens and mothers are expendable and replaceable. Denied a structured education,…

Lord Krishna in “Stri-Vesha”

One of Lord Krishan’s many Leelas is that of “stri-Vesha”, dressing up in woman’s clothing. This can be seen in temples, songs, and paintings. Some stories say that the ‘Gopis’ exhausted by Krishan’s pranks, dressed him up as a girl to “punish him. To their surprise Krishna enjoyed it. In other stories, Radha and Krishna…