Practicing an Indo-European religion amidst the Modern Age is no easy thing. One seems endlessly caught between the twin considerations of 'Authenticity' contrasted with 'Accessibility'. The former correlates to the quite righteous desire to 'do things properly' (and so they actually work) - customarily by seeking to follow reasonably closely within the foot-tracks of one's … Continue reading On Ritual Substitution And Traditional Offerings [Part Two: When In Rome…]
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On The Funeral Of A Germanic Chieftain Of The Rus Compared With Sati
Recently, we were asked to weigh in upon an interesting point of comparanda - namely, whether the immolation of a Germanic chieftain of the Rus constituted a parallel with the much-hyped (and rather correctly criticized) custom of 'Sati'. As it may prove of a more general interest, here we present a slightly edited rendition of … Continue reading On The Funeral Of A Germanic Chieftain Of The Rus Compared With Sati
In Relation To The Durga Suktam – A Response To Claims Of Pastiche-Revisionism ; And Assorted Metaphysical Commentary
We had recently encountered this … bemusing sentiment over on twitter. And therefore, because it may be of a more general interest - shall reproduce our explanation as to why this … isn't what happened viz. the Durga Suktam and a certain amount as to what's really going on therein. BEGINS: "…I would quite strongly … Continue reading In Relation To The Durga Suktam – A Response To Claims Of Pastiche-Revisionism ; And Assorted Metaphysical Commentary
On Ritual Substitution And Traditional Offerings [Part One: Understandings In Essence]
Wherever we encounter people looking to engage with Indo-European religions - seemingly, no matter whether it's 'revivalist', or the still-living since ancient times sort … there's fairly inevitably some kind of brew-up claiming that something somebody's doing is somehow 'inauthentic' - often accompanied by demands that everybody "RETURN TO TRADITION" … … with the "TRADITION" in question … Continue reading On Ritual Substitution And Traditional Offerings [Part One: Understandings In Essence]
Roudran Worship Of Ganesha Afore Winning The Three Worlds
We've written a fair amount in relation to Rudra's mighty deed as Tripurantaka - the Destroyer of the Three Forts (and, implicitly, [Re-]Conqueror of the Three Worlds given what said Three Fortifications are locking up in Demonic usage, per the Aitareya Brahmana's presentation as to the issue viz. the Upasads : the Rites of Siege). … Continue reading Roudran Worship Of Ganesha Afore Winning The Three Worlds
A Friday For Nemesis
Friday, as we all know by now, is Devi's Day - and in light of some fortuitous events, I think it is an apt Friday for Nemesis ( Νεμεσις ) - The Inexorable, The Inescapable One, Adrasteia ( Αδραστεια ) This beautiful rendition of Her is by Yliade - and I have to say, I … Continue reading A Friday For Nemesis
Hanuman Jayanti : The Indo-European Situation Of The Striker/Thunderer Deific In Apelike Form [Hindi Translation]
Whilst it's obviously not Hanuman Jayanti at present ... I'd just received this back from our translator. And so - rather than sit on it til next year's observance ... here it is slightly in advance of a Tuesday - Hanuman's Day.The English-language original may be found here: https://aryaakasha.com/2021/04/27/hanuman-jayanti-the-indo-european-situation-of-the-striker-thunderer-deific-in-apelike-form/ We would also direct interested parties … Continue reading Hanuman Jayanti : The Indo-European Situation Of The Striker/Thunderer Deific In Apelike Form [Hindi Translation]
Combat Operations : MahaRudra Ascending ᛗᚱᚨ (Mannaz-Raidho-Ansuz)
On Monday - Shiva's Day - at the height of Shravan Maas (Shiva's Month), two weeks previous, we carried out something simultaneously both 'traditional' and 'ground-breaking'. An ancient Vedic rite - which, via the availment of both modern technology and innovative application of archaic theology & metaphysics - we were able to conduct on two … Continue reading Combat Operations : MahaRudra Ascending ᛗᚱᚨ (Mannaz-Raidho-Ansuz)
A Half-Decade’s Anthology – Arya Akasha Indian Independence Day Articles 2018-2022
Every year for India's Independence Day , I tend to try and put together a commentary in honour of the occasion. Here's the links to the past … half-decade's suite of offerings in this regard. Plus some brief annotation as to the contents. 2018 - 'Bharat Mata And The Indo-European Deific Of National Identity' https://aryaakasha.com/2018/08/15/bharat-mata-and-the-indo-european-deific-of-national-identity/ … Continue reading A Half-Decade’s Anthology – Arya Akasha Indian Independence Day Articles 2018-2022
The Divine Rite Of The Covenant – The Underpinning Apex As To The Godly Cosmos In Vedic, Hellenic, & Eddic Mythic Expression [ Part 1 – ‘Presaging The Triple-Arrow Thunder’ : The Imperative Oaths To Rudra Tanūnapāt ]
Odin (And Vili, And Vé) slaying Ymir. Zeus (And The Gods, And Three Ouranian Cyclopes, And Three Hekatoncheries) warring against the Titans, Gigantes, and Kronos (And Typhon). The Glorious (Agni-)Rudra (Dyaus) driving forth in terror and annihilation the Demons (A'Suras) from their three great citadels , winning the Three Worlds via Siege and His most formidable … Continue reading The Divine Rite Of The Covenant – The Underpinning Apex As To The Godly Cosmos In Vedic, Hellenic, & Eddic Mythic Expression [ Part 1 – ‘Presaging The Triple-Arrow Thunder’ : The Imperative Oaths To Rudra Tanūnapāt ]
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