Akshayataa

Is it a normal desi experience to feel like a failed investment of your parents or is it just me?

the workday/weekend ratio is so off. like ethically.

If you're not Indian or Hindu and you're into Vedic astrology, yoga or some other practice rooted to Hinduism and you can't speak up for oppressed Hindus or when when Hindus get attacked & selectively murdered, then you have no business using them for your aesthetics or profiting off from those practices.

operation sindhoor...the transparent throughline between the Indian Hindutvas wanting to maintain control over the state + the family. and having a military press briefing with all women soldiers to pinkwash bombings. transparent. disgusting to see people across gender, class, caste, and sexuality lines supporting this govts actions.

south asian women in art

I should be prepping for a mock drill, but the Indian Army said, “Nah, let’s drop missiles instead.”

Wait, was this the real exam?

India did it again. Their cowardice is out of this world. Targeting a mosque? That too in the dead of night? Going the Israel route I see. Like master like pet ig.

This is a call out post. This is not coming from a feminist, but a Hindu.

True Hinduism gives equal respect to feminine and masculine energies.

So, men, you need to evaluate how you view women while claiming you're a Hindu.

How can you call yourself a Hindu while calling women names, while making and laughing at gr*pe jokes, while turning a blind eye to assault?

What are you even doing? You chant "Jai Shri Ram" and use the same vocal cords to hurl a slur at a woman you all have collectively demonized. You comment gr*pe threats under a woman's post like you’re above consequences.

And since I mentioned Shri Ram, let me remind you:

He continued to treat Surpanakha with respect, continued addressing her as "devi", even after she expressed her desire to kill Mata Sita so that she gets to marry Shri Ram. Even after she crossed every line of maryada.

He didn’t degrade her, didn’t mock her.

What would he think of you now?

You add sanskrit shlokas in your bio, but your comment history drips with filth. You bow at Mata Durga’s feet during Navratri, then talk about women’s bodies in a degrading manner.

This isn’t Hinduism. This is *misogyny wrapped in saffron*.

You're so desperate to not associate with what Islam or other Abrahmic religions stand for. And yet you're an equal part of the misogyny that they perpetuate on women everywhere in India.

Take out some time and really think about it. Are you a true Hindu or is it just for social media?

Are you really ready to fight adharma? Do you not know that for any fight with Adharma you want to win, you'd need the feminine energy on your side, by your side, and at times have them lead you. Our ancient texts, our folklore, our puranas are evidence for it.

In the song "dosai idly," the man says "Chutney" twice because there are two types of chutney, one of green chilli and the other one of tomato. Genius Lyricism.

Om Shanti 🙏🏻