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The Sixth Navratra- Symbolism
By Aparna Sharma The sixth Navaratra is to honour the sister’s daughter. That little niece who is responsible for the first stirrings of the parental instincts in us; who we…
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The Fifth Navratra- Symbolism
By Aparna Sharma The Fifth Navartara is to honour the Sister. Whether older or younger, a sister is the first friend you would have, your first Confidante in life, your…
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The Fourth Navratra- Symbolism
By Aparna Sharma या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कूष्माण्डा रूपेण संस्थिता।नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥ Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda Rupena SamstitaNamastasyay Namastasyay Namastasyay Namo Namah She blesses her devotees with…
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The First Navratra- Symbolism
By Aparna Sharma 13th April, 2021—and the beginning of the new lunar year– Samvatsara 2078, the day Lord Bhrama is said to have begun his creation. Add to that it…
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The Second Navratra- Symbolism
By Aparna Sharma The Second Navaratra is to honour the Dhaai Ma– The mid-wife, nurse or obstetrician who delivered and held the new born as he/she gasped for the 1st…
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The Third Navratra- Symbolism
– By Aparna Sharma The Third Navaratra is to honour the Prasooti Ma. The woman who ensured that the fragile and vulnerable new born – new mother receive the nurturing…
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Just a bhajan…
by Aparna Sharma ‘Sonam’ Here is a personal favorite piece of poetry, a piece of music, and a chance answer to a very pertinent question on one of those Spring…
धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः। Dharmo Raksati Raksitah.
Dharma protects those who protect it.
– Veda Vyas, Mahabharat
