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As per Hindu mythology, the love story of Radha and Krishna is a divine bond beyond any conventional relationships. Despite this deep connection with Radha, Krishna chose to marry Rukmini and others. Hence, there is a curiosity among devotees: why did Radha and Krishna not marry each other? Here are the reasons why:   Their Love Was Beyond the Need for Marriage Radha and Krishna shared a pure love, with no expectations from each other. There was no need for them to get married to prove their bond to the world. Krishna treated everyone with respect and affection, no matter if it was his wife, friend or devotee. Radha’s love for him was just a pure magical connection. Their love was so sacred that they did not marry, but eternally loved each other.   Radha and Rukmini as Manifestations of the Same Divine Energy As per ancient scriptures, there is a strong belief that both Radha and Rukmani were incarnations of Lakshmi, Vishnu’s wife. As per the sacred texts, it is believed that ...

  In some parts of India, an angry woman is often described as ‘Bhadrakali’. But such women do not take it as an insult and instead, consider it as a tribute. For Bhadrakali is the name of a revered Hindu goddess, who is also one of the 8 forms of Goddess Kali and a fierce form of Goddess Shakti, the Divine Mother. She is regarded as another form of Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. Some also regard her as the consort of Shiva in the form of Bhairava or Mahakal. The Goddess of war and symbol of power and fierceness, Bhadrakali is mainly worshipped by followers of Shaktism, Shaivism and Tantrism. However, she also has Vaishnava devotees to whom she is a form of Yogamaya. There are many references to her in the ancient Scriptures, notably the Puranas. She is said to have the power to change people’s destiny.   Her worship is connected to the Tantrik traditions related to the Matrikas and the Dasa Mahavidyas. In Tantrism, Shiva represents consciousness and Kali represents energ...

  Karma is like a shadow that accompanies us wherever we go. We cannot escape it or its consequences. Even after death, it pursues us into our next birth. But, on the first full Moon of the Vedic New Year, you get a chance to purge your karmic records and reset your life. It is the day of Chitra Pournami, the full Moon in the Tamil month of Chithirai, which is also the birthday of Lord Chitragupta, the celestial record-keeper of Lord Yama, the God of death. He keeps account of all our actions in the Akashic records, a heavenly database. These records are maintained in a book called Agrasandhani. Once a person dies and their soul reaches Yamaloka, Chitragupta reads out their deeds on earth. This helps Yama to decide if the person’s soul will go to Svarga (heaven) or Naraka (hell). People believe that invoking the blessings of Chitragupta and helping the needy on this day can eliminate their bad karma.   Chithra Pournami is a very auspicious and important Hindu festival in South...

Every choice we make shapes our future. It may be through ways we do not expect. As per Vedic astrology, the concept of Brahma Hatya Dosha emphasises this truth. It reflects the consequences of our actions, both past as well as present. This astrological condition is believed to be due to any misdeeds in our past life. It influences different aspects of our present life. The saying, “What you sow, so shall you reap,” becomes true in this case. Let us explore what Brahma Hatya Dosha is, its impact, and how to mitigate its effects through ancient remedies.   Brahma Hatya Dosha in Astrology In ancient India, Brahmins were highly respected as spiritual teachers and people who performed religious ceremonies. People saw them as very wise and connected to the gods. "Brahma Hatya Dosha" means "the sin of hurting a Brahmin" according to old Indian religious texts. 'Brahma' is the name of the creator; 'Hatya' translates to killing. This sin is not only about p...