What draws you in? All journeys Courage in service Compassion that protects The measure that cannot contain Shiva From delusion to refuge Protection and renewal Devotion with a voice Shelter and humility Pride, grief and restoration Strength guided by mercy Many bearers, one protective purpose Duty and companionship The power that awakens A radiance united A vow across generations A resolve transformed by devotion The self and the changing world Devotion in the presence of death Courage in the service of dharma A boundary, a loss and a new beginning Surrender when strength is exhausted Many powers, one Goddess The Earth raised from the waters Devotion that tyranny cannot command A promise measured across the cosmos Care that carries a world forward Power gathered into one purpose Prosperity through stewardship Friendship beyond circumstance Grace that becomes transformation Guidance born from listening The question beyond death Power returned to its source Questioning the ground of existence Protection returned to mercy Seeing the one reality through many forms Strength that restores movement
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Courage in service Follow Hanuman from the ocean shore to Sita and back to Rama.
01 / THE STORY Hanuman’s journey to Lanka 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Hanuman 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Ramayana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Bhakti · devotion Dharma · responsibility Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Compassion that protects Explore Shiva’s response to the poison of the ocean.
01 / THE STORY Shiva drinks Halahala 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Shiva 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Puranas 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Deva · divine being Purana · sacred narrative Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
The measure that cannot contain Shiva Follow Brahma and Vishnu from conflict to the infinite column and Shiva’s teaching on the linga .
01 / THE STORY The Appearance of the Infinite Shiva Linga 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Shiva 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Shiva Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Linga · sign and sacred form Purana · sacred narrative Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
From delusion to refuge Follow Andhaka from power without recognition through conflict, consequence and a changed relationship with Shiva and Parvati.
01 / THE STORY Shiva and Andhakasura 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Shiva 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Shiva Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Dharma · right relationship Guna · qualities of nature Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Protection and renewal Meet Lalita in the Shakta setting of the Lalita Mahatmya.
01 / THE STORY Lalita and Bhandasura 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Lalita 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Puranas 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Shakti · divine power Yantra · sacred diagram Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Devotion with a voice Follow Parvati’s resolve in the Shiva Purana ’s account.
01 / THE STORY Shiva and Parvati 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Shiva 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Puranas 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Tapas · spiritual discipline Brahman · ultimate reality Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Shelter and humility Follow Krishna and the people of Vraja through the Govardhana story.
01 / THE STORY Krishna and Govardhana 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Krishna 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Puranas 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Bhakti · devotion Deva · divine being Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Pride, grief and restoration Follow Sati into Daksha’s assembly and the long path from exclusion to reconciliation.
01 / THE STORY Daksha Yajna and Sati 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Shiva 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Puranas 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Dharma · responsibility Tapas · spiritual discipline Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Strength guided by mercy Follow Krishna into Kaliya’s poisoned lake and the restoration of the Yamuna.
01 / THE STORY Krishna and Kaliya 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Krishna 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Puranas 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Bhakti · devotion Avatar · divine descent Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Many bearers, one protective purpose Follow Kartikeya’s radiance through fire, mountain, river and six foster mothers to his homecoming at Kailasa.
01 / THE STORY The Birth of Kartikeya 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Shiva’s family 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Puranas 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Shakti · divine power Deva · divine being Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Duty and companionship Follow Rama, Sita and Lakshmana as life in Ayodhya gives way to exile.
01 / THE STORY Rama’s exile 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Rama 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Ramayana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Dharma · responsibility Itihasa · epic narrative Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
The power that awakens Begin the Devi Mahatmya with Mahamaya, Vishnu and the defeat of Madhu and Kaitabha.
01 / THE STORY Mahamaya, Madhu and Kaitabha 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet the Goddess 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Markandeya Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Shakti · divine power Purana · sacred narrative Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
A radiance united Follow the Goddess’s encounter with Mahishasura in the Devi Mahatmya.
01 / THE STORY Devi and Mahishasura 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Durga 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Puranas 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Shakti · divine power Asura · a class of beings Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
A vow across generations Follow Bhagiratha’s resolve and the descent of the Ganga.
01 / THE STORY Bhagiratha and the Ganga 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Shiva 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Ramayana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Tapas · spiritual discipline Itihasa · epic narrative Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
A resolve transformed by devotion Follow Dhruva from the palace to Madhuvana and back home.
01 / THE STORY Dhruva’s search for the Divine 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Vishnu 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Puranas 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Bhakti · devotion Tapas · discipline Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
The self and the changing world Follow Devahuti's questions and Kapila's teaching on discernment, devotion and freedom.
01 / THE STORY Kapila and Devahuti 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Vishnu 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Puranas 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Atman · self Moksha · liberation Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Devotion in the presence of death Follow Markandeya from the knowledge of a brief life to refuge at the linga.
01 / THE STORY Markandeya and Shiva 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Shiva 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Puranas 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Bhakti · devotion Linga · sign of Shiva Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Courage in the service of dharma Follow Jatayu from a promise at Panchavati to the message that directs Rama’s search.
01 / THE STORY Jatayu’s Sacrifice 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Rama 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Ramayana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Dharma · responsibility Karma · action Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
A boundary, a loss and a new beginning Follow Ganesha from Parvati's doorway to restoration and his place at the beginning of worship.
01 / THE STORY The Birth of Ganesha 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Ganesha 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Shiva Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Shakti · divine power Dharma · responsibility Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Surrender when strength is exhausted Follow Gajendra from a struggle in the lake to an appeal that Vishnu answers.
01 / THE STORY Gajendra Moksha 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Vishnu 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Bhagavata Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Bhakti · devotion Moksha · liberation Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Many powers, one Goddess Follow the Goddess through the conflicts with Chanda, Munda, Raktabija, Shumbha and Nishumbha.
01 / THE STORY Devi and Shumbha–Nishumbha 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Devi 03 / THE TEXT Meet the Markandeya Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Devi · the Goddess Shakti · divine power Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
The Earth raised from the waters Follow Varaha into the cosmic waters, through the confrontation with Hiranyaksha and the restoration of Earth.
01 / THE STORY Varaha · The Rescue of the Earth 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Explore Vishnu's avatars 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Bhagavata Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Avatar · divine descent Purana · sacred narrative Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Devotion that tyranny cannot command Follow Prahlada's steadfast devotion and Narasimha's manifestation at the threshold.
01 / THE STORY Prahlada and Narasimha 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Explore Vishnu's avatars 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Bhagavata Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Bhakti · devotion Avatar · divine descent Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
A promise measured across the cosmos Follow Vamana's request, Bali's gift and the revelation of Trivikrama.
01 / THE STORY Vamana and King Bali 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Explore Vishnu's avatars 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Bhagavata Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Dharma · responsibility Avatar · divine descent Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Care that carries a world forward Follow Manu from sheltering a tiny fish to carrying life and sacred knowledge through the cosmic flood.
01 / THE STORY Matsya Avatara · The Great Cosmic Flood 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Explore Vishnu's avatars 03 / THE TEXT Meet the Matsya Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Avatar · divine descent Manvantara · a Manu's age Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Power gathered into one purpose Follow the three moving cities, the cosmic chariot and Shiva's single arrow from impossible strength to restored balance.
01 / THE STORY Shiva as Tripurantaka 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Shiva 03 / THE TEXT Explore the Shiva Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Dharma · responsibility Asura · a class of beings Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Prosperity through stewardship Follow Prithu from inherited disorder to an agreement with Mother Earth that restores seeds, cultivation and shared prosperity.
01 / THE STORY King Prithu and Mother Earth 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Vishnu 03 / THE TEXT Meet the Vishnu Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Dharma · responsibility Purushartha · aims of life Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Friendship beyond circumstance Follow Sudama from a household with little to Krishna's welcome in Dvaraka and home again with devotion unchanged.
01 / THE STORY Krishna and Sudama 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Krishna 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Bhagavata Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Bhakti · devotion Dharma · responsibility Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Grace that becomes transformation Follow Ajamila from a name spoken at death through remorse, disciplined change and the instruction given to Yama’s messengers.
01 / THE STORY Ajamila · The Power of Narayana’s Name 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Vishnu 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Bhagavata Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Bhakti · devotion Karma · action and consequence Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Guidance born from listening Follow Narada from a child serving travelling sages to a teacher who carries devotion between seekers and worlds.
01 / THE STORY The Birth and Deeds of Narada 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Narada among the Great Rishis 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Bhagavata Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Bhakti · devotion Purana · sacred narrative Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
The question beyond death Follow Nachiketa from an uncomfortable truth through three nights at Yama’s threshold to a teaching on discernment, the inward road and the deathless Self.
01 / THE STORY Nachiketa and Yama · The Secret of Death 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Explore the question of self 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Upanishads 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Atman · the Self Moksha · liberation Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Power returned to its source Follow the devas from pride in victory through Agni and Vayu’s failed tests to Uma Haimavati’s revelation of Brahman .
01 / THE STORY The Mysterious Yaksha and the Gods 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Devi as revealer and teacher 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Upanishads 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Brahman · ultimate reality Atman · the Self Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Questioning the ground of existence Follow Gargi from a rising sequence of cosmological questions to the two-arrow debate and Yajnavalkya’s teaching on the Imperishable.
01 / THE STORY Gargi and Yajnavalkya · The Great Debate 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Explore ways of knowing 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Upanishads 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Brahman · ultimate reality Atman · the Self Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Protection returned to mercy Follow Ambarisha from a difficult vow through Durvasa’s anger, Vishnu’s protection and a reconciliation completed through prayer and hospitality.
01 / THE STORY Ambarisha and Durvasa 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet Vishnu 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Bhagavata Purana 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Bhakti · devotion Dharma · fitting responsibility Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Seeing the one reality through many forms Follow Shvetaketu from confidence in learning through Uddalaka’s examples of clay, nourishment, rivers, seed and salt to the repeated teaching Tat Tvam Asi .
01 / THE STORY Shvetaketu and Uddalaka · Tat Tvam Asi 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Explore ways of knowing 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Upanishads 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Brahman · ultimate reality Atman · the Self Sources for this journey A CONNECTED JOURNEY
Strength that restores movement Follow Rigveda 1.32 from the vajra and the mountain obstruction to the release of the waters and the hymn’s closing praise.
01 / THE STORY Indra and Vritra · The Release of the Waters 02 / THE DIVINE FORM Meet the devas in context 03 / THE TEXT Enter the Vedas 04 / WORDS TO KNOW Deva · divine being Asura · a class of beings Sources for this journey Keep your place in a reading path.
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