She was a queen and a spiritual master, a protector of nature and a warrior. Her followers did her bidding to protect the treasures of the earth. One autumn afternoon, a long time ago, she and her four horsemen surveyed from the fringe of the forest, the castle where a priceless crystal had been kept. …
Temple of Nature
The river meandered through an inlet, cordoning it into a secluded hidden area. The dense foliage converting the vicinity into a world of green, as sunlight streaked in through the leaves from the surrounding trees. The water was also an exotic fluid carpet dotted with lotus leaves, with an occasional purple pink flower accentuating the …
A Tale of the Afterlife
The tribe of Yohans took great pride in their traditions as most indigenous communities do. They lived in an interior segment of North East India and preferred seclusion from the other hill tribes in the region. One of the reasons for this has been their strong focus on the afterlife, which many times preceded even …
The True Mirror
Sanofa was a being of the magical realm – wispy creations of God, sometimes seen, but mostly invisible to human eyes even though they are all around - hidden among the leaves, mosses, feathers and clouds. Sanofa was the odd one, she never really cared how she looked, so busy was she flitting around doing …
Under the Peepal Tree
She sat there all day long, under the massive Peepal tree (sacred fig) next to a tributary of Gomti river. The children would go and sit around her, trying to catch her glance. She would smile at them sometimes and often make some signs. She never spoke though. The villagers understood she had taken a …
The Essence of Play
The joy of the soul The beat of the heart The dance of the spirit The rhythm of breath Each moment of life Is a glorious play of consciousness. The shine in the eyes The call of the wild The whisper of leaves The laughter of a child Every expression Is a reflection of your …
The Elixir: An Atlantean Tale
Shahan’s heart skipped a beat as the ground beneath her feet trembled. This has been happening since the last 12 days. She made her way quickly to the Elixir Temple. She was one among the 15 Shikas who were serving at the temple from a very young age. Kept in seclusion, and away from their …
