A scary transit. Dire predictions. Warnings of loss, isolation and expenses.

In this episode, I share why I am choosing to look at my astrological predictions for the coming year differently--and why not every difficult transit has to be seen through the lens of fear.

What if the hardest part of making a mistake is believing it says something permanent about you?

A reflection on Apara Ekadashi, karma, guilt, consequences, and the Hindu belief that awareness and discipline can help a person return toward dharma again.

A reflection on the story of Brahma and Saraswati — and what happens when creators become too attached to what they create. From mythology to ego, attachment, and the fear of letting go, this episode explores why wisdom keeps moving beyond possession.

A reflection on why the diya remains central to Hindu prayer, and how different oils, flames, and materials quietly change the atmosphere of worship. From ghee and sesame oil to clay and brass lamps, this episode explores the emotional and sensory architecture of the Hindu flame.

A reflection on uncertainty, distraction, Shani puja and the idea of 'present proofing' your life through prayer and steady ritual.

This episode explores why bilva (bael patra) leaves are offered to Shiva.It looks at the stories associated with bael, its connection to stillness and survival, and how caring for a sacred plant can deepen the meaning of an offering.

Puja, Explained explores rituals, festivals, sacred stories and spiritual meaning in everyday life.

This episode explores the idea of gotra and lineage in simple terms.

It looks at the Kashyapa lineage, references from the Rig Veda and the Bhagavad Gita, and a story of Asita and Devala connected to the Shri Suktam. It also reflects on how understanding lineage can create a sense of belonging.

Puja, Explained explores rituals, festivals, sacred stories and spiritual meaning in everyday life.

Yesterday was Narasimha Jayanti, and I found myself returning to a part of the Bhagavatam I had never really sat with before.

This is not a retelling, but a reflection—on Prahlada, on a form of Vishnu that is not gentle, and on what protection can look like when things go too far.

Sometimes, you don’t need to become fierce. You just need to trust that something fierce exists for you.