Mahakaal as Nataraja: Decoding the Symbolism of the Cosmic Dancer | Concept of Time Series

Namaskar India - A History and Mythology Podcast

Hindi - September 11, 2023 05:40 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MB
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In this episode, we delve into the symbolism of Nataraja, the cosmic dancer, and explore the profound understanding of the universe that it embodies. We explore the five aspects of Nataraja's form that represent creation, preservation, destruction, illusion, and grace.

Bibliography:

Coomaraswamy, A. K. (1985). The dance of Shiva: Fourteen Indian essays. Dover Publications.

Parthasarathy, A. (1977). The symbolism of Hindu gods and rituals. Vedanta Press.

Topic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism

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