April
16
/ 2020
Just like Gaea, the embodiment of Mother Earth in Greek mythology, India also has a concept of Adi Parashakti, the supreme mother who is behind the creation of the entire universe, the cosmos, and the complete cycle of physical life. This weltanschauung of a primordial mother goddess is present in every Indian’s life and resonates with the belief that this feminine super power will look after all her children just like a mortal mother, whose love for her children is considered to be the greatest in this world. A Paradox for Women in India This belief emanates in the cultural and religious life of most Indians, where female deities like goddesses Durga and Kali, the embodiment of Shakti – the
