ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे (Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche) How I Was Thrown Into the Path of the Mahavidyas I did not choose the Mahavidyas. They chose me. Years ago, when my life felt like it was collapsing, when I had questions no book or teacher could answer, and when even […]
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The path of the Das Mahavidyas is not casual. These ten forms of the Divine Mother hold immense power, power to heal, transform, and awaken, but also power that demands respect, grounding, and responsibility. Many seekers ask me: “How do I know which teacher to trust?” Here is my perspective, born not from books but
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When people hear “Das Mahavidyas,” they often think of temples, rituals, or mythology buried in ancient scriptures. But here is the truth I’ve discovered in my own journey—the Mahavidyas are not just goddesses of the past. They are living teachers, stepping into our kitchens, our bedrooms, our boardrooms, and showing us how to navigate the
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When a seeker first approaches the sacred, there is always a question that arises in the heart: Which path is mine? In the olden days, the rishis and sages whispered of three great rivers of approach to the Divine—the way of Tantra, the way of Bhakti, and the way of the Mahavidya. Each river
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Rahu is often associated with a lot of negativity and is usually feared among the three misfit planets – Shani, Rahu, and Ketu. It happens for a good reason, though. Rahu can have ruthless effects when in imbalance. However, there is also another side to Rahu, one that is often overlooked or downplayed, but it
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Ketu, the cosmic twin of Rahu, is a headless body. He is the ultimate planet of liberation and freedom, unbound by the confines of a thinking mind. That’s why material desires cannot tie down Ketu. He governs the mystical aspects of spirituality, influencing a person’s spiritual growth, enlightenment, and Moksha. Individuals with a firmly
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“Ayodhya Mathura Maya Kasi Kanchi Avantika | Puri Dvaravati chaiva saptaita moksadayikah ||” Are you prepared for a journey of a lifetime that will elevate your spirit and awaken your soul? Imagine yourself strolling through the hallowed corridors of centuries-old sanctuaries, feeling the weight of history echoing through every step you take.
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Have you noticed that Hindu gods such as Shiva, Krishna, and Rama act much like humans? They incarnate as humans and experience happiness, sadness, and anger. Do you ever wonder why?
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It was a somber evening as I walked along the corridors of the University. I was supposed to deliver a week-long lecture series on “Spiritual Healing: Challenges and Acceptance.” The Dean had invited me, keeping in mind the increasingly violent and apathetic nature of his students, which threatened to topple humanity’s very existence. He was
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Recently, I hosted a Kali Maha Puja, inviting over 100 participants. The puja predominantly involved a special havan conducted by a Panditji, fortified by powerful Kali chanting. I was the program facilitator and was supposed to take the participants through every step of this powerful ritual. As I shared the significance of Maa Kali and
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