Who is Ambaa?
I’ve spoken about this before, but for the new people: My namesake is a very interesting and rather tragic character from the massive Indian epic The Mahabharata (I first realized that actors aren’t...
View ArticleIs Christianity Peaceful? Is Peacefulness a Measure for Truthfulness?
Believing, as I do, that all religions have a core of peace and love for all humanity, I asked some people of Christian and Muslim faith to talk to me about the ways in which those religions encourage...
View ArticleFree Will vs Fate in Hinduism
One of the biggest questions in religion is whether what happens to us is in our control or not. Are we destined for a particular outcome or can we influence our future? Hinduism teaches an interesting...
View ArticleMahabharata for the 21st Century
A few weeks ago my parents went to meet a fellow named Sriram Raghavan, who is a storyteller traveling the world to bring the stories of the Mahabharata to the new generation. They listened to his...
View ArticleAshwathaman Is Not Dead
In America we have this kooky legend that Elvis is still alive. Even though he died a while ago, people claim to see him at gas stations and out of the way places. There’s some romance to the idea that...
View ArticleOnly The Eye of the Bird
My dance teacher posted a message on her Facebook page for new graduates and I thought it was the most perfect message they could get so I’m going to repeat it! For all the new graduates out there,...
View ArticleSons of Gods: Interview with the Author
Sharon Maas reached out to me to share this retelling of The Mahabharata that she has created. It is called Sons of Gods and is available at Amazon. Reviews praise this version as being a good way to...
View ArticleExile in the Forest: a Mahabharata Board Game
You all know how much I love board games. When I discovered that there are contests for designing your own board game, I had to give it a try. A site called The Game Crafter is hosting a contest for an...
View ArticlePurchase the Mahabharata Board Game!
The Mahabharata board game that I designed, Exile In The Forest, is completed and now for sale! (I first told you about this board game in this post) I’m super pleased with how beautiful it came out....
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