The word swasti is composed of: Su (सु) – good, well, auspicious Asti (अस्ति) – “it is” Swasti is a benediction or blessing seeking the well-being of people and places. It is a declaration of faith in God… Day 7: Swasti in Sabbath Rest
Maha Shivaratri (Great Night of Shiva) celebrations start on the 13th evening of Phalgun, continuing into the 14th. Different from other festivals, it starts after sundown and goes through the night into the next day. Fasting,… Day 6: Good Friday – Jesus’ Maha Shivaratri
The last Full Moon of the Hindu year marks Holi. . Though many make merry at Holi few realize its parallel to another ancient Festival – Passover. plotting to have everyone worship him, including Jesus. When that… Day 5: With Holika’s Treachery, Satan coils to strike
Jesus His Curse. Then in the evening he left the Temple going to the Mount of Olives outside Jerusalem (our corruption within. Long before other sacred texts expressed this longing for someone to come and… Day 4: Riding like Kalki to Snuff the Stars
Durvasa Curses Shakuntala We read and hear about curses (Shaap) throughout mythology. Perhaps the most well-known comes from the ancient playwright Kalidasa’s (ca. 400 CE) play Abhijnanasakuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala) which is still performed… Day 3: Jesus utters The Withering Curse
Jesus had entered Jerusalem in a Light for all nations. This started one of the most tumultuous weeks in history, still felt today. But it is what he did next at the Temple that exploded… Day 2: Jesus’ Temple Shutdown … leading to Deadly Showdown