Durgā means “she who is difficult to cross or overcome”, “the invincible one”. The Great Mother carries within her a deeply maternal nature, but also immense strength. She is one of the manifestations of Śakti, the divine force and power that manifests itself and gives movement to life. As many of you already know, the
In the Hindu tradition, Brahmā is the creative principle of the Universe, part of the Trimūrti, alongside Viṣṇu (“Vishnu”) and Śiva (“Shiva”). He symbolizes the intelligence that brings order to chaos and gives form to existence. With four faces, Brahmā gazes in all directions, reminding us that creation is complete and infinite. These faces also
Another gem from Hindu mythology, one of those stories that transcends time, bringing both smiles and reflection. They are myths, yes, but myths filled with wisdom. Hanuman, half divine and half monkey, embodies strength, lightness, and devotion. He is remembered not only for what he accomplished, but for the way he served: with humility, courage,
Once upon a time, there was a being so ancient and wise that everyone knew him as Shiva, the originator of Yoga. Let me tell you his story. Shiva is one of the principal deities in Hinduism and forms part of the sacred Trimūrti: Brahmā, the Creator; Viṣṇu, the Preserver; and Shiva, the Transformer. Although
Krishna is considered one of the incarnations of the god Vishnu, one of the principal deities of the Hindu trinity, which also includes Brahma and Shiva (but I’ll talk more about that another day!). The story of Krishna can be found in the epic Mahabharata, and more specifically in the section known as the Bhagavad
Legend has it that while Shiva was away for many years, meditating in the mountains, Parvati, his wife, wished to create a son who could protect her during his absence. She created Ganesha from clay, gave him life, and placed him at the entrance of their home. One day, Shiva returned home, but Ganesha, who
The Tridevi, also known as the “Three Goddesses” in the Hindu tradition, are a divine trio composed of Lakshmi, Saraswati and Parvati. Each of these deities represents distinct aspects of the divine feminine, which are essential to Hindu mythology. Lakshmi is known as the goddess of prosperity, wealth and abundance. She is worshipped to attract