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Shekhar Kapur draws from Hindu mythology to explain universal energy balance. He describes how the universe depends on both Shiva's masculine and Parvati's feminine energies. The director believes this duality exists within every person and needs harmony. Kapur suggests today's global conflicts result from this energy imbalance.

Key Points: Shekhar Kapur on Balancing Masculine Feminine Energy Like Shiva

  • Universe stagnates without Shiva's creative Tandav dance
  • Parvati's role in awakening Shiva's energy is crucial
  • Balance between creation and destruction sustains life
  • Current world conflicts reflect excessive masculine energies
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Shekhar Kapur reflects on the need to balance the masculine and feminine energy

Director Shekhar Kapur uses Shiva-Parvati mythology to explain why balancing masculine and feminine energies is crucial for creativity and world peace.

Shekhar Kapur reflects on the need to balance the masculine and feminine energy
"Shiva and Parvati are dancing within us - Shekhar Kapur"

Mumbai, Aug 22

Director Shekhar Kapur reflected on the need to balance the masculine and feminine energy within all of us, citing an example of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

The 'Mr India' maker shared a popular Hindu mythological tale when Lord Shiva went into meditation, leaving the Gods concerned.

"For without the Tandav dance of Shiva, the Universe would be still .. as still as Shiva in deep meditation .. the stars would neither form nor explode .. there would be no birth and no death .. just a vast stillness .. perhaps like before the Big Bang .. and slowly the universe would disappear into a vast nothingness."

The Gods then begged Parvati to seduce Shiva, to arouse his sexuality and creativity again. They knew that if disturbed in meditation, Shiva’s anger might be uncontained and could even reduce Parvati to ashes.

However, thankfully, that did not happen. Parvati aroused Shiva, and the two danced together.

"The masculine and feminine energies took shape again, and the Universe started to be at play again. Once again, the cycle of creation and destruction started. The universe became creative again."

Shekhar believes that this tale is a great metaphor for us, reminding us that each one of us is both Masculine and Feminine at the same time, "Shiva and Parvati are dancing within us," he said.

"With creativity and spirituality as our feminine side. And ego and the ‘warrior’ as our masculine side .. and both need to be in balance .. for love arises, life and death arise, creativity arises, wisdom arises, in the dance of the masculine and the feminine within us," the 'Masoom' maker added.

Pointing at the present situation of the world, full of conflicts, he claimed that many masculine energies are at play at the moment.

"as it does in the battlefield of world politics. It’s so obvious that right now there are too many masculine energies at play," Shekhar concluded.

- IANS

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Rohit P
So true! In our corporate world, I see how masculine aggression dominates. We need more feminine energy of collaboration and creativity. Shekhar Kapur always gives such profound insights 👏
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Ananya R
As a psychology student, this resonates deeply. The Shiva-Parvati dynamic perfectly illustrates Carl Jung's anima and animus concept. Our ancient stories contain such profound psychological wisdom!
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Michael C
While I appreciate the spiritual message, I wonder if we're oversimplifying by labeling traits as masculine/feminine. Can't compassion be strong and assertiveness be gentle? Maybe we need new language for this balance.
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Karthik V
This is why Indian philosophy stands the test of time! The dance of Shiva and Parvati isn't just mythology - it's a guide to living in harmony. More people need to understand these deep concepts instead of just performing rituals.
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Sarah B
As someone new to Indian mythology, this explanation makes so much sense! The balance between action and receptivity, strength and compassion - it's what the world desperately needs right now 🌍

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