‘Mother And Motherland Are Higher Than Heaven’ – An Arya Akasha Analysis Of A Beauteous Maxim

'Mother And Motherland Are Higher Than Heaven' - An Arya Akasha Analysis Of A Maxim Today marks Republic Day in India. जय हिंद ! The dual commemorations it is keyed to being the promulgation of India's Constitution in 1950, and the declaration by the Indian National Congress in 1930 of their intent to fight for … Continue reading ‘Mother And Motherland Are Higher Than Heaven’ – An Arya Akasha Analysis Of A Beauteous Maxim

On Music As Kosmos (Order[ing])

"धिमिद्धिमिद्धिमिध्वनन्मृदङ्गतुङ्गमङ्गल ।ध्वनिक्रमप्रवर्तितप्रचण्डताण्डवः शिवः ॥" While I disagree with her on most everything else, it was said by the famed anarchist Emma Goldman - "if I can't dance, then it's not my revolution". " जटाटवीगलज्जलप्रवाहपावितस्थले । " With deference to #NAS Theology and associated rites … it occurs most strongly that in the absence of dance, … Continue reading On Music As Kosmos (Order[ing])

The Recently Unveiled Shiva Murti Of Azhimala As Radiatn Beacon Of Living Indo-European FAITH !

It is MONDAY - Lord Shiva's Day : And therefore - this fine Shiva murti , located at the Azhimala temple in Kerala. It is an impressive element of modern sculpture - towering nearly 18 meters tall and standing watch above the entrance-way to a subterranean place of worship. The Form or Role of Shiva … Continue reading The Recently Unveiled Shiva Murti Of Azhimala As Radiatn Beacon Of Living Indo-European FAITH !

Gandalf Brihaspati – For Tolkien Jayanti

Yes, we know it's not Thursday … but it IS J.R.R. Tolkien's Birthday ! So, upon this occasion of Tolkien-Jayanti , here's something we prepared earlier looking at a rather … surprising underpinning Indo-European characterization to the figure of Gandalf : IT IS THURSDAY - JUPITER'S DAY - THEREFORE, BRIHASPATI Now, some among ye are … Continue reading Gandalf Brihaspati – For Tolkien Jayanti

A Stirring Extract From Sister Nivedita’s “Voice of the Mother” in “Kali The Mother”

"ARISE, My child, and go forth a man! Bear manfully what is thy lot to bear; that which comes to thy hand to be done, do with full strength and fear not. Forget not that I, the giver of manhood, the giver of womanhood, the holder of victory, am thy Mother. Think not life is … Continue reading A Stirring Extract From Sister Nivedita’s “Voice of the Mother” in “Kali The Mother”

If Santa Is Derived From The Indo-European Sky Father , Then What About His Elves ..

Seemingly every other page talking about Indo-European or Germanic mythology this week: "ODIN IS / IS NOT / MIGHT BE / PROBABLY INFORMED SANTA CLAUS" Meanwhile, Us: "Yeah, but have you thought about the Elves, though?" As in … Santa's Elves. Of the North Pole. See, here's the thing. If Santa might be said to … Continue reading If Santa Is Derived From The Indo-European Sky Father , Then What About His Elves ..

COME HOME, INDO-EUROPEAN MAN – A Response To A Critic

As I predicted, my recent post showing British soldiers engaged in Hindu devotional practices alongside their Gurkha comrades, provoked some strong reactions. Most of which were positive, although one chap replied with a pretty negative comment that I think deserves the proper response. That being a comprehensive reply setting the issues he's raised to rest … Continue reading COME HOME, INDO-EUROPEAN MAN – A Response To A Critic

The Shooting Goddess Of Order And Growth – The War-Effort Of The Natural World [An Extract from ‘The Queen of Serpents – The Serpentine Figure Of The Indo-European Earth Mother’]

The term - and, indeed, theonym - in question is 'Hora', best known in its plural formulation - 'Horae' (from the same root as modern English 'Hour', 'Year', etc.). In Greek usage, this refers to a set of Goddesses Who both regulate the passing of the seasons and various elements of righteous conduct - in … Continue reading The Shooting Goddess Of Order And Growth – The War-Effort Of The Natural World [An Extract from ‘The Queen of Serpents – The Serpentine Figure Of The Indo-European Earth Mother’]

The War-Shrine Of Tanot Mata [Incredible Indo-European Holy Sites Series Part III]

One of my criteria for judging whether a culture is spiritually healthy, is how it treats its religion. Is it something that is actively integrated? Into the culture, into the state, into daily life? Or is it merely something that is wheeled out in the manner of Easter in much of the West - a symbol, … Continue reading The War-Shrine Of Tanot Mata [Incredible Indo-European Holy Sites Series Part III]