Lakshmi has many names. She is known to be very closely associated with the lotus, and her many epithets are connected to the flower, such as: Prakruti – Mahalakshmi is the very personification of nature, the centre the all of the manifested and the unmanifested. Vikruti – Mahalakshmi is the multi-faceted Nature, who assumes many forms, known …

I do an hour of yoga first thing every morning, which is one of my favorite things to do for the past two years because it really hits the reset button and realigns my mind and body and puts me in a beautiful calm mindset. After I finish, as I roll up my mat and …

If you are a potential or new bird watcher like me who is just getting introduced to ornithology and the world of birds – this post is for you.  Birds are wondrous, mysterious creatures. For as long as humans have existed, we have likely marveled at birds—their striking colors, beautiful and varied song, and perhaps most …

Ugadi marks the beginning of spring and is symbolic of a new year, a new life, new hopes and aspirations. The term Ugadi is an amalgamation of two words: ‘yug’ meaning ‘age’ and ‘adi’ meaning ‘a new beginning’. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma created the universe on this day.  Ugadi is about the balance …

Hindu festivals are communal celebrations through which an aspect of the universal truth is brought to life. Holi is played with everyone, regardless of any status, hierarchy in social or professional standing or gender. The colors equalize all. No one is higher or lower. Holi signifies boundless happiness. Holi reminds us of the inner bliss …

Part Sun Part Moon Everybody has a little bit of the sun and moon in them. Everybody has a little bit of man, woman, and animal in them. Darks and lights in them. Everyone is part of a connected cosmic system. Part earth and sea, wind and fire, with some salt and dust swimming in …