Love Songs In Hindu Devotion: Tamil Poets In Search For The Divine

Valentine’s Day often revives attention on romantic themes in literature. Stories are cited in media with the aim of helping people navigate the demands of the human heart on a day that has become intimately associated with romantic love. One literary tradition rarely highlighted is that of Hindu “bhakti” or ecstatic devotion, which birthed some of the most stirring mystical poetry composed in the world.

News, Asia, hinduismArchana VenkatesanFebruary 14, 2024The Conversation, Archana Venkatesan, Hinduism, Valentine's Day, Love, Bhakti, Poetry, Shiva, Vishnu, news, Asia, Primary feature, hinduism, Secondary featureComment

Annapurna: Why We Need The Divine Feminine, According To Hinduism

(OPINION) After the recent Women’s History Month, I am reminded of the innate power that we hold, something I never really gave attention to as I entered womanhood myself, raised in a nondenominational church. But Hinduism teaches us the important balance of masculinity and femininity.

Brianna JacobsApril 19, 2023Brianna Jacobs, Women's History Month, Patriarchal society, Femininity, Hinduism, Shiva, Parvati, Yin and yangComment

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