A few years ago a work colleague, J, wandered to my desk. J was smart and educated – and definitely not a follower of the
Category: Journey through the Veda Pusthakan (Bible)
For Varna to Avarna: The Man coming for all peoples
The Vedas foresaw the Coming Person at the beginning of the Purusasukta in the Rg Veda. Then we continued with the Hebrew Vedas, suggesting that
The Coming Noble King: Named hundreds of years beforehand
The Vishnu Purana tells of King Vena. Though Vena began as a good king, because of corrupt influences he became so evil that he outlawed
Sign of the Branch: Like the persistent Banyan in Vat Savitri
The Vat-vriksha, Bargad or Banyan tree is central to South Asian spirituality and is the national tree of India. It is associated with Yama, God
As in the Kurukshetra Battle: The Coming of the ‘Anointed’ Ruler Prophesied
The Bhagavad Gita is the wisdom centerpiece of the Mahabharata epic. Though written as a Gita (song) today it is usually read. The Gita narrates
Like the Raj: What does ‘Christ’ of Jesus Christ mean?
I sometimes ask people what Jesus’ last name was. Usually they reply, “I guess his last name was ‘Christ’ but I am not sure”. Then
From Lakshmi to Shiva: how Sri Moses’ Blessings & Curses Echo today
When we think of blessing and good fortune our minds go to Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune, success and wealth. She blesses hard work when
Yom Kippur – The Original Durga Puja
Durga Puja (or Durgostava) is celebrated days 6-10 in Ashvin (Ashwin) month across much of South Asia. It is celebrated to commemorate the goddess Durga’s
Kali, Death & The Sign of Passover
Kali is usually known as the goddess of death, but more accurately comes from the Sanskrit word kal meaning time. Icons of Kali are fearsome
The Sacrifice making the Mountain sacred
Mount Kailash (or Kailasa) is a mountain just across the border from India in the Tibetan region of China. Hindus, Buddhists and Jains regard Mount