KunjaresvaraGamini

I offer my obeisance to the Divine Mother my Kali. Who chooses Her 18thname to be KunjaresvaraGamini. Kunj means elephant. Kunjaresvara means the lord of elephants. In the Hindu mythological tradition Airavata is considered to the lord of elephants. So KunjaresvaraGamini means the One who walks like the Lord of elephants Airavata. Airavata came into […]

Kalika

I offer my obeisance to Maa Kalika. She is the unwavering foundation that removes darkness of any kind. Maa Kalika’s manifestation finds mention in many religious texts. Chapter five of Durga Saptashati speaks about how Maa Kalika appeared, beautifully expressed by Rishi Markandeya. Drunk with their power and pride, two asuras Shumbha and Nishumbha ousted […]

Kalika

I offer my obeisance to Maa Kalika. She is the unwavering foundation that removes darkness of any kind. Maa Kalika’s manifestation finds mention in many religious texts. Chapter five of Durga Saptashati speaks about how Maa Kalika appeared, beautifully expressed by Rishi Markandeya. Drunk with their power and pride, two asuras Shumbha and Nishumbha ousted […]

Quotes Corner

If you don’t behave as you believe, you will end by believing as you behave.

Fulton J. Sheen
Category - Spirituality

You don’t have to be a monk to enter the ultimate realm of happiness! Yes, it’s true.

Om Swami
Category - Happiness

Once trust is built, distance cannot kill it. Time and space alone cannot destroy authentic connection.

VironikaTugaleva
Category - Relationship

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.

Lao Tzu
Category - Success

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

Buddha
Category - Peace

Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first.

Matthew Jacobson
Category - Parenting

You earn a living to live well, not to kill yourself with stress.

Sadhguru
Category - Stress and Anxiety

Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears

Les Brown
Category - Fear

Facts Corner

Meditation aids in reducing stress and controls anxiety

Meditation promotes concentration and focus

Meditation enhances self-awareness

Gratitude increases optimism and totally removes pessimism

Gratitude removes toxic emotions from our body only focusing on positive and negative information aspects.

Musings on Divine Mother

Name 1

Shmshan Kalika

All glories to Divine Mother!

Of Her countless forms one She chooses to be is the form Shmshan Kalika or Shamshan Kalika. Shmshan means crematorium or cremation ground.

Name 2

Kali

All glories to Divine Mother!

This one is my favourite. Short, simple and filled with sweetness that knows no bounds.

Name 3

BhadraKali

All glories to Divine Mother!

Bhadra literally means good or auspicious. Maa BhadraKali is one who is all about goodness and auspiciousness.

Name 4

Kapalini

All glories to Divine Mother!

Kapal means skull. Kapalini is one who is the "skull bearer". Divine Mother wears a garland of skulls around Her neck and is called Kapalini.