Namami Yoga-Vidye

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Namami Yoga-Vidye
Produced by:
Center for Soft Power
Supported by:
INDICA YOGA
In Collaboration with:
Raadha Kalpa Dance Company
www.raadhakalpa.co.in
Concept, Choreography & Direction: Rukmini Vijayakumar
Music Direction, Programming & Arrangements : Sai Shravanam.
Music Composition : Dr.Rajkumar Bharathi
Director of Photography: Vivian Ambrose
Research assistance: Vijayalakshmi Vijayakumar & Dr Vinayachandra Banavathy
MUSIC
Music Production: Sai Shravanam at Resound India.
Vocal: Abhishek Raghuram
Kunnakol : Mahesh Vinayakaram
Mridangam, Pakhwaj & Chenda : Ganapathi Subramaniam
Tabla & Swar Mandal : Sai Shravanam
Chorus : Savitha, Anjana, Mayur & Rahul
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered: Sai Shravanam at Resound India.

VIDEO
Editing: Vivian Ambrose & Rukmini Vijayakumar
1st AD: Sharan Ranjit
Line Producer: Shibani Naidu
Art: Jayaram.M & Yethin N
Lights: Cinema Angadi
Gaffer: Kiran Kumar
Photography: Sunilino
Venue Partner: Tamarind Tree
Special Thanks:
Anup J Kat
Aparna Sridhar
Follow us on Instagram:
Raadha Kalpa Dance Company: @raadhakalpa
Rukmini Vijayakumar: @dancerukmini
Centre for soft power: @namastesoftpower
Indica Yoga: @indicayoga
Vivian Ambrose: @vivianambrose
Concept:
I have conceptualised the film on the idea of self-revelation and the destruction of ego that happens through the practise of yoga. Asana is just one aspect of yoga, but yoga in reality has many aspects to it that leads us on the journey towards being a better human being. The physical aspect , Hatha yoga is just one part of yoga . I have used the symbol of the mandala that represents the female energy that is indicative of the physical universe that we inhabit and then moved on to metaphorically describe how the universe comes into being only when the union of Purusha and Prakriti happen. In the revelation of this realisation, we understand the insignificance of holding on to this idea of ourselves that limits us to this body that we posses.
The 5 senses that are constantly awakened by the presence of things in the world around us must come in our control so we are truly free from our own limitations of emotion .
- Rukmini Vijayakumar
LYRICS:
Lalita Sahasranamam
Sindhuraruna vigraham trinayanam manikya mouli spurath
Thara Nayaga sekaram smitha mukhi mapina vakshoruham,
Panibhayam alipoorna ratna chashakam rakthothpalam vibhrathim,
Soumyam ratna gatastha raktha charanam, dhyayeth paramambikam.
whose body has the red hue of vermilion,
who has three eyes,
who wears a beautiful crown studded with rubies,
who is adorned with the crescent Moon,
whose face sports beautiful smile indicating compassion,
who has beautiful limbs,
whose hands hold a jewel-studded golden vessel filled
with nectar, and in the other a red lotus flower.
Vishnu Dharmottara Purana
sānnipātikajvara satatajvara viṣamajvara graha-nakṣatradoṣāñcānyān hara hara kāli sara sara gauri dhama dhama vidye āle māle tāle bandhe paca paca vidye matha matha vidye nāśaya nāśaya pāpaṁ hara hara duḥsvapnaṁ vidhvaṁsaya vidhvaṁsaya vighnavināśini rajani sandhye dundubhināde mānastoṣe mānasavege śaṅkhiṇi cakriṇi vajriṇi gadini śūlini apamṛtyu-vināśini viśveśvari drāviḍhi keśavadayite paśupatisahite bhīmamardini damani dāmini śabari kirāti mātaṅgi oṁ draṁ draṁ jraṁ jraṁ kraṁ kraṁ turu turu oṁ draṁ kuru kuru
The damages of (evil) constellations, (evil) planets, irregular fever, constant fever, fever due to (the fall of) wind, bile and phlegm (disorder), take take it away, oh Kāli (dark complexion Goddess), move move on, oh Gauri (fair Goddess), blast blast it, oh Vidye (hymn or knowledge Goddess), Āle (Goddess of excellence or discharge), Māle (stringed hymn or Goddess), Tāle (rhythmic hymn or thunderbolt Goddess), Bandhe (bondage Goddess), cook cook, oh Vidye (knowledge), churn churn, oh Vidye (hymn or knowledge Goddess), destroy destroy, take away take away the sin, bad dreams, destroy destroy it, oh Vighnavināśini (destroyer of obstacles), Rajani Sandhye (night Goddess), Dundubhināde (one with the sounds of the kettle drums), Mānastoṣe (bestower of satisfaction to the mind), Månasavegå (one with the speed of mind), Śaṅkhiṇi (one with the conch), Cakriṇi (one with the chakra), Vajriṇi (one who holds the thunderbolt), Gadini (one who holds the club), Śūlini (one who holds the spear), Apamṛtyu-vināśini (destroyer of untimely death), Viśveśvari (Goddess of the entire universe), Drāviḍhi (One who is worshipped by the Dravidas), Keśavadayite (beloved of Keshava), Paśupatisahite (One who is with Shiva the lord of animals), bhīmamardini (slayer of terrible demons), Damani (one who controls), Dāmini (self-controlled), Śabari (Goddess of patience), Kirāti (hunter Goddess), Mātaṅgi ( Divine mother, one of the dasha mahavidyas), prostrations to you.

[@HarmonyGraceElohim]

Kali purifies the Heart

[@premlatamenon6081]

Harmony and Kali destroys the ego🙏🙏🙏

[@christinecortese9973]

Outstanding!!! A dream come to life.

[@vinodk8030]

Akka, all these videos of yours making us even more proud of culture, dedication, devotion and belongingness to towards our rich culture and Sanathan Dharma. Which is really making us awake from what we are now really. Jai Hind... God bless you...

[@Gaby5-69]

Даже не верится, что этот танец исполнила живая женщина! Примите моё глубочайшее восхищение и уважение!!! Мистика! Это можно смотреть снова и снова. Высшее мастерство танцовщицы. Какой труд. Я кланяюсь Вам!

[@kanchachina3363]

🙏🙏

[@andrejbovhan1591]

This video just raised My level of respect for women, didn t think something like this is even possible but she does it easy and with love, super video

[@lakshminarayanagadde420]

Nation's pride depends on it's culture. No matter, where you are from.You are HER ( NATION'S ) child too... & more over you are one of the idols of the Nation. Please go ahead with some more videos like this which inspires & encourages others who are are interested with, which also leads to good kind of service to the Nation. May GOD BLESS one and all.

[@milarinatherapy]

Просто нет слов описать свои чувства при просмотре данного видео! Спасибо Вам огромное!!! Матаджи восхитительна и неповторима 🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐🌹🌹🌹💖💖💖 Каждый раз плачу в конце вместе с Вами!!! А моя дочка трёх лет надевает на себя детскую пелёнку, так как у нас нет сари, и танцует, повторяя за Вами. Обожаем Ваши танцы!!! Желаем здоровья и удачи Вам и Вашей семье!!!

[@prudhviraj1522]

This just made my day! Happy International yoga day. Jai Mata AdiParashakti

[@edupole]

AMAZING ARTIST! GREAT video! GREETINGS FROM CHILE 🇨🇱💜🌱🙌🏼👏🏽

[@83999]

Thank you

[@writethepath8354]

Thinker, Warrior, Lover. Thank you

[@ajaypathania6042]

Wowww ...beauty with talent... God bless u......

[@DrJay-ww3jh]

Beautiful Beautiful and Beautiful. I got tears without my knowledge . You’ve divine mother blessing akka . Felt like I’m watching Devi Ma got goosebumps . Immense respect to your devotion and art . 🙏

[@nandakumaruk3669]

She handled all the three roles so adeptly, that one never thinks that one lady is handling three roles....Just amazing

[@haripokhrel5380]

Wooooo such a amazing 👏 😍 💖 ❤

[@vanithasurana4516]

Excellent 👌 our bharat culture art .....

[@DILEEP263]

Beautiful performance. God bless y

[@sandhyakonda026]

Beautiful 🙏

[@veronikakhmilyowska9686]

Breathtakingly … God bless you!

[@shrabondatta2602]

Just amazing !!!

[@linaouldsaadi6955]

I m amazed woow

[@shatakshiism]

Wowwwww

[@dilrajkaur8874]

She did everything in saree so comfortabley ,this is slap on those heroeins who exposed their bodies on the name of yoga .

[@anuradhanadgouda9170]

100/.current .

[@dharapandya3817]

Exactly correct.....

[@sumitsingh7835]

Who did ????

[@shaktirani8333]

I just want to say dat uplifting sum1 doesnt hav to come with bad mouthing sum1 else...let people do wat dey want...n accept dem with open heart and mind...be it in a beautiful saree...or in yoga tights..every1 is same on d inside...♥️

[@НатальяСоловьева-ы7й]

Супер🙏🌈🌈🌈

[@VivekKumar-zb2sx]

Adbhut nritya

[@yaishibhattacharya5516]

Osa dharon.

[@aura9700]

she killed the "weak" in herself through sadhana and she ensured that the weakness is eliminated from her mind and soul and she came out of sadhana all-acknowledged with her powerful self. India has a rich and cosmocentric culture that embraces everyone, no matter where you are from. I am proud to be an Indian and I wish for all the Indians to do the same and at the same time respect others culture and traditions too because remember that "Vasudeva kutumbakam" meaning the whole world is one family.

[@sivaamrithanivedhidha2981]

Namaskarams namaskarams for this most poignant interpretation. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sushmaarora8931]

Also indians should acknowledge and be aware that abrahamic religions were taught the opposite

[@claudiamanta1943]

I am knowledgeable enough to pass any judgement on your psychologising interpretation, but to me it looks more like a love story.

[@blakeevans4334]

🌷🌷🌷🙏🏽🌞🌞

[@aura9700]

Isn't it a bit self-absorbed of you to claim that you are "knowledgeable enough"... if you're knowledgeable show it by writing down your opinion and not by attacking other people's opinion because it's my interpretation and I am not gonna change it because you don't like it... and to your interpretation... the kind of movements and expressions she has... it is not a love story rather a realization of self-love and finding the self... an empowered self.@@claudiamanta1943

[@giorgia-8345]

I am an Italian girl who is in love with Indian classical dances and culture. This is what I call ART. Art for me is something that gives you a strong emotion and inspires you to be a better person. Thanks for this beautiful clip and message ♡

[@gayathridevi4069]

@AM Bhat nice thoughts

[@gayathridevi4069]

If its art its gud

[@Priyagurja]

I like it

[@sivvu_siv]

♥️♥️

[@anandafonseka535]

True, Only art unites people.

[@88Murugan]

It's 3am here in Malaysia. I got goosebumps watching this. Well done!

[@ohkohkohk7159]

Great

[@mrinaldas5248]

@@ohkohkohk7159 z

[@archanabilla2069]

👍

[@SvetlanaTulasi]

Rukmini 😍 Goddess of Bharatanatyam

[@aavaninaidu6556]

It's not pure baeathanatyam .it's mix kathak kuchipudi also

[@worldofsoumya]

You are the international icon of kathak!💁💝😙

[@Noone-gz8li]

U goddess of kathak

[@Thanjaikannan]

ரண

[@vineethamangeeri4896]

@Нет печали без Радости which language is it?????????

[@commentnahipadhaikar2339]

The very first Shloka means: Who is as Red as vermilion, have three eyes, wears crown of Rubies and Cresent moon, have a smile, who holds pot of jewels (filled with nector) and a Red water lily, who is very calm and puts her red feet on a ghat (pot) of jewels, I meditate on that supreme mother. This Shloka is dedicated to Para Chiti form of Goddess Lalita Tripursundari (third Mahavidya). Here, she is related with kundalini shakti and enlightenment. The pot under her feet is actually head of sadhak, and devi is seated on spiritual Lotus of thousands petals, where is Sahasrar chakra, this is our final destination in Yoga. "Sahasrarambujaroodha sudhasarabhivarshini" She rides on spiritual Lotus of Sahasrar chakra, and rains nector on sadhak, nector is moksha or nivana, which is our ultimate goal. The Shri Yantra is abode of Devi Lalita.

[@rameshwaghmare9432]

Thanks for a great explanation.

[@alongtheuniverse8725]

Excellent explanation, Dhanyabad Bhrata

[@sonuxyz4098]

Thank you 🙏

[@Phoenix-the-Poet]

if i knew how to properly honor Devi Lalita, i would constantly. She is the only constant. Thank you for teaching.

[@mridulbisht6477]

​@@Phoenix-the-Poetyou may chant lalita Sahasranama

[@vanishivanand123]

When she sits for the meditation after doing yoga sadhana, she enters the temple where she meets devi. She expresses tantrums in front of devi to get them resolved and devi resolves it by killing her ego. And she comes out of meditation by thanking devi.. This was my understanding..

[@kasvinimuniandy4178]

oh!! Thank you so much for the explanation. It is so meaningful.

[@hemmamistry6563]

ah thanks for the interpretation, I can appreciate the dance even more now

[@appu-ec4di]

Beautiful interpretation....dance looks more beautiful now with d meaning.....

[@vedpan3360]

Thank you for sharing meaning t

[@dixitapandya8516]

Yes, totally. ❤❤❤

[@jesserjoylovinglifesavings6181]

How is it possible that a small farm girl in USA recognizes what you are COMMUNICATING, BUT IN ABSOLUTE AWE, ....I HAVE SEEN THIS, though this is my first time viewing your video.....tears of relief, confusion, joy, and clarity are sparkling down my cheeks. Thank you. I'm quite sure my steps to be a helpful and healing condiut of light and love and joy will be positively guided oh gratitude!!! I'm so grateful and excited!!!

[@sattvikavlogz657]

Namaste 🙏😊😊😊

[@vasanthasrikantha6512]

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[@davidd7197]

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[@kanchachina3363]

🙏🙏

[@sushantsraghuvanshi488]

Sanatana is full of such glorious genres of music & Art

[@entliczekpEtliczek]

Amazing 🤩 Greetings from Poland 😁🇵🇱

[@karthika2898]

hii

[@madhabakapriyasi4971]

Tx for likeing ....

[@akazaynab]

Witaj bracie, miło widzieć tutaj innych ludzi z Polski 🥺

[@liyanam7888]

@@akazaynab I vice versa 👋 👋

[@kanchachina3363]

😍🙏🙏

[@gayathrideviprasannasundar7776]

I am a physically challenged person but on seeing this dance I felt like getting up and dance. I could feel the vibrations n the positive energy. May be it's because I do Devi upasana. Thank you for the beautiful performance. Yaa Devi Sarva bhuteshu Vishnu maayeti shabditaa, Namastasyai, Namastasyai, Namastasyai, namo namaha. 🙏

[@nandakumaruk3669]

👍😊💐

[@tanvikanhere5701]

God bless u!

[@gayathrideviprasannasundar7776]

@@tanvikanhere5701 ☺️ thank you..

[@jam-ss2jc]

More power to you. You're a wonderful person :)

[@chadalavadaanjaneyulu5468]

సింధూరను విగ్రహం రమణి రుక్మిణి త్రినయనం సర్వాంగ భూషాబృతామ్ ఓం నమః త్రిపుర సుందరి హృదయ దేవి 💗 శిరోదేవి శిఖాదేవి కవచా దేవి నేత్ర దేవి వస్త్రావేవి కామేశ్వరి మాలిని భగమాలిని ఓంఐంహ్రీంశ్రీం ఓంఐంక్లీంసౌః శ్రీ రాజరాజేశ్వరి నమోన్నమః ✍️🙏💞

[@kttalks8156]

Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful. She sits and meditates in front of a mandala. As she closes her eyes, she begins to travel through the very mandala to the temple of self. The consciousness where she enters with what she has as a being of this physical world. She expresses all that in the form of her dances. The Devi, her self-consciousness who now knows what she has become from the physical world, slowly observes her from above. Devi, slowly approaching towards her chaotic self starts a dual and finally kills her; kills the ego and chaos in her; finally becoming only her in the conscience. When the yogini opens her eyes, she achieved what we are supposed to achieve from yoga and meditation- self consciousness and enlightenment; the devi within us. Loved it!!

[@nirmalapersaud7589]

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[@srividhya1827]

Very beautifully depicted and explained too!!! What a wonderful encounter💕😍

[@srividhya1827]

@First Name Last Name you are defying your own Jesus !!! True Christians do not behave the way you do.. you re so much engulfed in self love and selfishness that you want to take advantage of your own God Jesus... first of all stop clinging to your cult and wagging your tail for them. You all so called people who trust and want to be protected by Christ... think if you really deserve it... all sinners going and confessing and again making more mistakes and demanding Jesus will save you... no way !!!!!! You have made Jesus your holy slave who can pardon your sin. You do not deserve to have any religion to represent you Mr.Firstname Lastname... flee from here before it’s too late.... you are a shame to your own religion and you are spreading your own inflated ego and going and beating around people. Bible never reprimands any religion. You are spreading hatred and lies which will pave your way to your own hell. Get away from this group ASAP. We Hindus believe in giving our heart and soul to our faith. We believe in sacrifice and surrender... we don’t believe in saving our identities or bodies... for we believe that nothing belongs to us including the soul. We believe in surrendering our identity and becoming a ‘ZERO’. We believe in entwining our thoughts with our favorite God or Goddess selflessly... we believe in non existence. I will be very happy if my God reincarnates me as a small stone ....as long as I am part of that temple.... that is real love and devotion. Not saving yourself and maintaining your identity and praying or demanding your God to do that.... it is a shame ... the whole concept of Christianity... you all are selfish and haters of not only your Christ, but you go around and poke your sinful noses in other people’s affairs. SHAME ON YOU !!!! Mr. First name Last name !!!!!

[@srividhya1827]

@First Name Last Name you are defying your own Jesus !!! True Christians do not behave the way you do.. you re so much engulfed in self love and selfishness that you want to take advantage of your own God Jesus... first of all stop clinging to your cult and wagging your tail for them. You all so called people who trust and want to be protected by Christ... think if you really deserve it... all sinners going and confessing and again making more mistakes and demanding Jesus will save you... no way !!!!!! You have made Jesus your holy slave who can pardon your sin. You do not deserve to have any religion to represent you Mr.Firstname Lastname... flee from here before it’s too late.... you are a shame to your own religion and you are spreading your own inflated ego and going and beating around people. Bible never reprimands any religion. You are spreading hatred and lies which will pave your way to your own hell. Get away from this group ASAP. We Hindus believe in giving our heart and soul to our faith. We believe in sacrifice and surrender... we don’t believe in saving our identities or bodies... for we believe that nothing belongs to us including the soul. We believe in surrendering our identity and becoming a ‘ZERO’. We believe in entwining our thoughts with our favorite God or Goddess selflessly... we believe in non existence. I will be very happy if my God reincarnates me as a small stone ....as long as I am part of that temple.... that is real love and devotion. Not saving yourself and maintaining your identity and praying or demanding your God to do that.... it is a shame ... the whole concept of Christianity... you all are selfish and haters of not only your Christ, but you go around and poke your sinful noses in other people’s affairs. SHAME ON YOU !!!! Mr. First name Last name !!!!!

[@nanynobreli]

Thabk you!

[@lolaispure4296]

India is the Oldest civilisation on Earth. Indian is related to Europe, Asia and Africa. Many varieties of climates and people all in ONE. India was the central part of the Pangée, the Old Atlantis.

[@sanamchauhan]

The concept of Bharat is about Oneness if you will truly research about Sanatan art, culture, epic etc you will know the true essence of humanity. Inner peace is all what we want 🕉️

[@prashanth597]

Indians are not related Europe / Africa these are stories imposed on us

[@sanamchauhan]

@HEY HEY HEY Akashic Records

[@lolaispure4296]

@@prashanth597 Everything is connected. The world is very small compared to the multitude of worlds and universes above and beyond. That Human genes may have commonalities is absolutely not far fetched. And in the culture of India i do recognize so-called caucasian, arabic, Asian and African flavours. Absolutely so. So consodering the Geography of India, which is somehwat at the crossroads between East, West, South and North, the vastitude of its territory and its very ancient civilisation, it is tempting to see why some people would say it is the biggest and central part of the Pangée still to this day....

[@sunilbalooni5137]

Europe connected to india not Bharat. Bharat is thousands of old civilisation. Sad situation of romani people in europe

[@salsakelly3044]

As a African American new to Hinduism, yoga, etc... I was moved by this dance, and then "BOOM!" - I suddenly realized what it is about - the inner "demons/ignorance" in all of us that Devi releases us from. Thank you!

[@missymoonwillow6545]

Om Devi Ma! Blessings to you on your spiritual journey. 🙏🙏🏿🙏🏽🌈💚

[@HDBerlin]

May your next step be to go beyond colors and concentrate on the common humanity that binds all of us.

[@sivalingam7280]

For better enhancing human well being Try inner engineering by SADGURU

[@mafiajay4912]

Beautiful postures pure divinity🙏🏻❤️

[@chinmayihegde-jss1398]

That's great! Wishing you all the best on your spiritual journey, you might find Sadhguru's videos about this topic very enlightening.

[@deboshreedey8877]

You are real embodiment of divine feminine... This was just perfectly divine..

[@akiasdiary9708]

Correct

[@aryaramachandran6145]

Love u mam am an artist also a small dancer I love ur dance Creativity's flexibility expressions and meditative energy love u

[@ArielaShines]

You are the most talented dancer, ancient Indus valley and modern I have ever seen. Thank you for being and sharing your gift from our Creator. A true messenger and Shaman for those with understanding.

[@simply_wow3593]

Are you from the indus valley civilization time ? Are u cursed?

[@thomasthomasphilp4393]

Ancient cultures and faith always looked inward to find that happiness. We are all connected. India has some managed to preserve its spirituality inspite of 800 years of islamic rule and 400 years of subjugation by the British who banned classical dance forms

[@tungavidyavijaya8960]

Ever heard about Padmini, Shobhana and countless others?

[@ИринаАрхангельская-у2с]

@@tungavidyavijaya8960 Падмини, Савитри, Хелен, Рошан Ваджифлар.

[@FlauntInDesi]

The yantra she is having in front of her is shree yantra. As per my understanding, this is a representation of what happens when someone falls into meditation. Initially we have thousands thoughts, disturbance, tensions , problems , ego these are evil us. Her aggressive dance represents evil her. And when finally she reached the state of meditation where she found goddess (Kali who is ultimate energy to destroy evil) inside her, the goddess destroyed evil inside her and she found ultimate piece. First time I saw Bharatanatyam, and this was so powerful, meaningful and mesmerizing . Rukmini, the true Indian beauty, love your dance :)

[@sagrikabali3193]

Yes that’s Shri Yantra. That is Sri Cakra of Lalita Maha Tripurasundari. She is Aadi Parashakti, the highest force or power to exist as well as the primordial force or power to ever exist. Note: If you don’t agree with what I said go read Brahmanda Purana, Lalita Sahasranaama, Sri Tripura Rahasya and the tantras.

[@ruthtruthinireland]

The choreography was stunning. Such incredible depth of emotion in this performance. Such incredible grace. An incredible life lesson in dance

[@dharapandya3817]

Perfectly incredible..... its above the word.......speechless..

[@thegod-1614]

It's a traditional type of dance form BHARATNATYAM

[@RP-xi1ld]

Wowwwww such divine Hinduism is the most fascinating sanatan dharma and ancient culture which always makes sense to me lots of love from Cardiff 🕉️ ☮️💜✡️🙏🏻🌸♥️

[@smriti_dhj]

She is definition of beauty, grace and strength. Such a powerful performance 🔥🔥 Lots of love from Nepal💕❤️

[@knotcensored932]

This performance by Rukmini Vijayakumar is breathtaking, not only in its choreography, but in it's honesty and integrity of confession. Dance as a facet of Devotion, as a form of prayer, is completely forgotten in the west. Caesar destroyed dance as a liturgical rite, reduced it to an exclusively sensual expression to summon sexual appetites. Since Caesarean Apartheid, the occupied territories have rejected and shunned dance in the liturgy, but the Devotional Dance traditions of Asia, which remain operative components of sacred rites, liturgy and individual testament among the Hindu denominations, are an accurate reflection of Devotional Dance traditions in Arabia, the Black Sea (Caucuses) and Europe prior to Caesarian Apartheid. Westerners no longer appreciate Devotional Dance for what it truly is, a live performance of cannonical narratives. In this magnificent example, Rukmini provides the audience a view of a conflict internal to us all: we are all, in any given decision, but most often in moments of stress or crisis, compelled to passivity by the benevolent influences and seduced to outrage by malevolent influences. Whether we call the benevolent influences angels or devi, whether we call the malevolent influences devils or rakshasa is merely a matter of nomenclature. The meaning of life is in finding the optimal locus of the soul, finding then establishing the core of our being, our soul, at the center where balance is achieved. Rukmini may be the greatest dancer I have ever witnessed. Rukmini personifies the besieged soul, the innocent soul, the outraged soul and, finally,, the centered soul with such integrity it is nearly impossible to accept these performers are one and the same person. The integrity in Rukmini's confession allows us all to share in its absolution, for Rukmini's performance is an accurate reflection of who we all truly are when it matters: conflicted and too prone to outrages. It is the duality implicit in the human condition, and the resolution thereof captured in Rukmini's performance which compels the audience to ovation. I meditate on Devotional Dance as a liturgical rite and, in examples like Rukmini Vijayakumar, I realize how completely the 1st Commandment was observed Before Caesar: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. Only in Devotional Dance could one do that literally and demonstratively. Imagine Devotional Dance rites performed at church each Sunday following the sermon. The pews would be filled. I am inclined to believe sermons would become superfluous. Brava, Rukmini! Encore!

[@vasanthasrikantha6512]

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[@celestialfortuna37]

thank you for sharing your wisdom. i too have always sought devotional dance and have some regret that i never studied dance ethnography of sacred dances professionally although i have cultivated them personally fo rmy own devotional ceremonies to the divine feminine and divine masculine honouring the earth also. if you have your own platform i would love to subscribe to you. I ltravelled to Asia 40 yeaers ago and returned to llive in Asia 30 years ago and was entranced by Balinese dance, Thai dance and Bharat Natyam. ive travelled around South America and know some of the dances of Afro Cuban and Afro Brasilian genre - Orishas that originated in Africa and also sufi whirling dance and zaar in the middle east. thank you so much.

[@josef2012]

Well said! Hari Om 🙏💗

[@SA-op2uz]

This is incredible.. I started crying from 3:20 and tears are rolling over when I type this.. The impact of the music and ur dance.. U r a gift to the world from GOD

[@dancerukmini]

Thank you so much

[@simply_wow3593]

Can you explain the reason of your crocodile tears?

[@r12-z1v]

@@simply_wow3593 There was no need for you to be disrespectful, rude, judgemental & patronizing. You took someone's genuine appreciation of this dance & tried to stain it with your foolishness & ignorance. It won't work.

[@simply_wow3593]

@@r12-z1v dude u edited even this much before writing?? Are u from Bengal?

[@nandakumaruk3669]

@@simply_wow3593 What a shame!!!

[@JahRave]

I cried. I'm not into Hinduism (and any mystics), but the way this existential experience was expressed is so straightforward it just hits you. When you do something so deeply rooted in your culture and it comes out universal, that's the real genius. Thank you all so much.

[@Rsinha702]

Thank you for appreciating our Hindu Dharma and culture 🙏🙏🙏

[@paramashivambu2270]

According to SabdaKalpaDruma, one who has oblitereated the inferiority complexity (Hinatah) is Hindu. 😊

[@jaymahakaal5354]

Read Advaita Vedanta philosophy Hinduism is for all.. it is not just Polytheism have mytics, it's monotheism too Advaita Vedanta philosophy it's spirituality it's alll

[@brascoperryjoe6425]

​@@paramashivambu2270whatever 😂

[@Cuteglamshopper]

Wow ! So powerful. I felt the shakti from our divine mother. Love from the USA

[@johnperikala9812]

This is amazing, you are blessed with the ethnic culture of BHARAT and I can feel your dedication and spirit in your every action, I should say you've done this with your soul in it, thanks

[@infinite5795]

Thank you dear, love from India 🇮🇳❤.

[@visalakshik.raman.6278]

Every Woman is a homogeneous mixture of Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi. She is Durga when she fights evil in every form, Lakshmi in her household and Saraswathi to her children. I got goosebumps when I watched the depiction of Durga and the prayOgam of Her thrisoolam. Devi is the all powerful Shakthi ( pure form of concentrated energy) - superior to the male gods.

[@rasbijalpatel310]

Very nicely said. All women today should keep that in focus as we all go through lame competition unnecessarily and deviate from our path. Thankyou for your chosen words

[@sagarpandurangi4820]

The very essence of our traditions, the crux of our scriptures is that 'Sarvam khalu idam Brahma'. That would very loosely translate to 'Everything is Brahma'. In other words, the feminine is not superior to the masculine. The masculine is not superior to the feminine. Because, both of those are divine. And, consequently, one form of divine is not superior to or inferior to the other. They're merely complementary counterparts. Period.

[@Rubylove48]

I think you’re mistaken in your understanding If you say the feminine is superior to the masculine. Both are Divine, both are required in the human realm to live as an embodiment of Divine Creation, the form and the formless are both equally sacred.

[@rasbijalpatel310]

@@Rubylove48 no that’s not what she meant. It’s the strength we tap into. You know motherhood and then raising-roles we take on after we conceive. We should not weaken sometimes when dominating happens around women.

[@Rubylove48]

@@rasbijalpatel310 how do you know what she meant? Why are you speaking for her? Also I can’t understand your comment - ‘dominating around women’ makes no sense in English.

[@grafinvonhohenembs]

Breathtaking! I have such goosebumps! Jai Maa Kali!

[@ЕленаФесенко-з4и]

Потрясающе. Всегда восхищалась индийским танцовщикам, как у них тренированы руки, ноги, какая мимика лица, которая расскажет все без слов. Смотрю с наслаждением. Спасибо❤️

[@vve2059]

Hinduism is strong people need to believe themselves and their culture❤

[@mrcoolcanon]

Hinduism is a derogatory term, Let's use Sanatan Dharam from the next time. Ever wondered why there isn't any 'ism' in Christianity.

[@devikanairjj4888]

@@mrcoolcanon its not actually derogatory it is only a suffix, Budhism is named in the same way....

[@arora6327]

@@devikanairjj4888 please Google about term Hinduism it's entirely different what we believe about our religion...we belong to sanatan dharma

[@yuktaagrawal9890]

And first need to learn about it and stop taking it as a nametag

[@williamhunter7131]

Indian classical dances as evidence of a tradition of "harlots, debased erotic culture, slavery to idols and priests”

[@madhurarana7572]

I love my india so much. 😍🇮🇳I am from Germany but I never forgot my roots. Everything comes from india. Spices dance classical music yoga I love my india so much.

[@user-lehsun-le-garib]

I specially like our classical music but our whole culture is extraordinary

[@midhunmm1720]

😍

[@simply_wow3593]

Hey hippoli if you love india so much , y did u left it?

[@arete7884]

Actually everything probably comes from Sumerian civilization

[@infinite5795]

@@arete7884 no proofs dear. Sumerian was not a rich civilization, except writing or some architecture. Stop claiming everything like a shameless pimp. We have our own Indus valley civilization, which is equal to the Sumerian in age.

[@coffeeinbrazil]

I'm Brazilian but since I was 10 years old I wear Indian clothes, today I'm 49 and I still wear them. I have a great connection with India, when I watch Indian videos it feels like I've lived it all!🇮🇳🧡🌿🙏🏽🪔

[@solidman7258]

Amazing and Thank you from INDIA!!

[@dadapatil776]

That's blessing.... Be blessed..

[@danabausat4311]

Me too...i think in my past life i'm living in bharat india everything about india feel so connect deep in my soul

[@Dara29.03]

Вы, наверное, в прошлой жизни жили в Индии)) Я вот недавно узнала, что в одной из прошлых жизней жила в Индии и теперь мне стала понятна моя любовь к Индии с детства)) Даже индийские танцы хотелось научиться танцевать))

[@athulyapavithran]

Gdnn🎉

[@hattorihanzo8385]

Whether Indian or non Indian, Yoga has brought all of us together as human siblings who seek to understand our inner selves through the practice of this divine science. Cheers!! 👍

[@thesuperduperstar]

Yoga is Indian and absolutely Hindu just to be precise!!! Have a great day🤗☺️

[@avishekmukhopadhyay6086]

Yoga is 100% Hindu !!!!!

[@goodwill2174]

Yoga means union.

[@saisumanthdss1919]

Shiva is BabaYoga

[@nirajsrivastava7070]

Yoga is the part of hindu (Sanatan dharma) . Please don't comment like this.

[@soenitamoesai4006]

What a beautiful Indian woman. Classic Indian dance is a art. Nowadays you only see European types on KZbin who practice yoga. You would almost forget that yoga is from India.

[@melissatf5268]

Yes but European do as fitness

[@MissSassy]

Well, thats not a case in India..We see tonnes of Yoga videos by Indians on Indian KZbin😊

[@lone_wolf947]

@First Name Last Name lol see ur jesus who came after multi face god , idiot hinduism is oldest religion in the world .

[@lone_wolf947]

@First Name Last Name your mom will be devil and ur god tooo stupid ur god following hindu (santan) concepts actually world's all so called god using same concept which is told by Hindu god before ur god didn't existence in the realms of world.

[@srividhya1827]

@First Name Last Name your Jesus Christ became ‘Jesus Christ’ after getting initiated from our great Indian sages... Better measure your words Mr. First name Last name...remember according to your religion you are ‘dust to dust’... respect your religion and be humble and please stop interfering unnecessarily!!

[@brascoperryjoe6425]

The concept brought tears in my eyes. The way it's told, the choreography, the ambience everything is way better than any big banner movie. Short but effective.

[@maryfloyd7791]

Oh my Goddes!!!! This is so beautiful it made me cry in the end!!!! Simply, put this is beautifully-awesome!!!!

[@SailorVPluton]

Que maravilla, me da ganas de llorar. Parece una deidad que vi hace mucho tiempo en las montañas...Shiva

[@carlosmcastrod]

Un regalo para la humanidad! Perfecto para estos tiempos, donde cada cual tiene que ponerse en el fuego, tapas, del autoconocimiento. Gracias Madre Kali!

[@سلموووسلموو]

waaaaaaaaw i am not an indian but i am deeply in love with indian classical dance and this is amazing outstanding fabulouse

[@jam-ss2jc]

Is that Arabic?

[@dancingdiva591]

This is our indian culture, really appreciate this🙏👍

[@hindujathuppari1597]

When the tears come from her eyes Goosebumps moment😱 It's like self realisation❤

[@claudiamanta1943]

Nonsense. She misses The Goddess.

[@МаксимТокмачёв-и9ж]

Великолепный танец. Отличная и глубокая идея. Я понял это как то, что в медитации она убила свое Эго.

[@mbangroo]

💪

[@veronikakhmilyowska9686]

Все правильно !

[@Rusland-793]

а хорошо ли это?

[@Abhi-lo2in]

Welcome to hindhuism..Dharma, karma, peace, pleasure , santhi..

[@___.adyashakti.___]

@@Rusland-793 absolutely dear!. 🙌🥳

[@sumahs8831]

yoga means to join/blend. i could see a perfect blend of expressions, emotions, energy, aggressiveness and happiness.

[@willhart4762]

We need this kind of artistic expression of spirituality and beauty in these hard, painful times...

[@CyborgTecnology18]

At the end of 2020 I asked Mother Kali for help to kill my own demons, her response was to remind me of my strength and lend me a knife so that I could kill my own ego. Thank you Mahakali ♥ I will always carry your name with love ♥

[@nadezhdanaumova8959]

Что-то не сходится... :) эго - это своё родное, а демоны - внешние твари)) Походу, мадам Кали обозвала Вас демоном :)))

[@CyborgTecnology18]

@@nadezhdanaumova8959 Yes, and no at the same time. The Ego can became evil. But the human is capable of choose what to do.

[@nadezhdanaumova8959]

@@CyborgTecnology18 У всех по-разному, я думаю. Наверное, у кого-то и может.

[@CyborgTecnology18]

@@nadezhdanaumova8959 Of couse =D

[@CyborgTecnology18]

@@btechanimations Beautiful ♥

[@thejaswinisubbarao3987]

Hope my understanding is correct... Through yoga, meditation and dance she prays goddess Durga to kill the sins, ignorance and evil in oneself... While she meditates she sees the Goddess appearing in front of her and kills the ego... Very nice choreography and presentation 👌👌👌

[@mysteriousbella6878]

Yes and agree. Lovely dance!!

[@fernangel17]

Yes, check description

[@myas-3995]

I had major goosebumps when Rukmini emoted Goddess Kali during the dance and her tongue was out you could see so much of emotions running through. Speechless just so mesmerising

[@marianebrito7270]

Simplesmente magnífico,lindo, espectacular

[@МарияУралова-у3п]

Это просто невероятно!!! Красиво!!! На одном дыхании!!!

[@PANKAJKUMAR-pb3fz]

Sanatan Dharma says, "The Primordial Energy manifests as feminine". So, is this. Perfect synchronization,the tune,tempo,dance and expression.

[@dineshharvesters9227]

Please explain in hindi

[@anuradhachaturvediseth6778]

@@dineshharvesters9227 सनातन धर्म के अनुसार आदिशक्ति स्त्री (प्रकृति) रूप में अभिव्यक्त है। लय, ताल, नृत्य अंग और भाव का अदभुत समागम ।

[@abhinavsinghraghuvanshi2047]

Indeed Adi Purusha and Adi Shakti

[@PANKAJKUMAR-pb3fz]

@@anuradhachaturvediseth6778 🙏

[@pawandev2853]

This is more then the video, or entertainment dance, I called this a yogini expression of her inner power... अद्भुत 🙏

[@pawandev2853]

@First Name Last Name what a great thought, excellent dude, but here here multiple face God exists and the Supreme God also exist (nirakar parbramah) which has no structure or idol, and the creator of all the universe. So don't worry dude we are fine, u just carry on. And if u want to learn how to get inner peace, then you say me, i teach you yog and how It works.

[@srividhya1827]

@First Name Last Name you are defying your own Jesus !!! True Christians do not behave the way you do.. you re so much engulfed in self love and selfishness that you want to take advantage of your own God Jesus... first of all stop clinging to your cult and wagging your tail for them. You all so called people who trust and want to be protected by Christ... think if you really deserve it... all sinners going and confessing and again making more mistakes and demanding Jesus will save you... no way !!!!!! You have made Jesus your holy slave who can pardon your sin. You do not deserve to have any religion to represent you Mr.Firstname Lastname... flee from here before it’s too late.... you are a shame to your own religion and you are spreading your own inflated ego and going and beating around people. Bible never reprimands any religion. You are spreading hatred and lies which will pave your way to your own hell. Get away from this group ASAP. We Hindus believe in giving our heart and soul to our faith. We believe in sacrifice and surrender... we don’t believe in saving our identities or bodies... for we believe that nothing belongs to us including the soul. We believe in surrendering our identity and becoming a ‘ZERO’. We believe in entwining our thoughts with our favorite God or Goddess selflessly... we believe in non existence. I will be very happy if my God reincarnates me as a small stone ....as long as I am part of that temple.... that is real love and devotion. Not saving yourself and maintaining your identity and praying or demanding your God to do that.... it is a shame ... the whole concept of Christianity... you all are selfish and haters of not only your Christ, but you go around and poke your sinful noses in other people’s affairs. SHAME ON YOU !!!! Mr. First name Last name !!!!!

[@xinyucao5477]

I don't understand at all the Indian dancing language, but she seems to be telling an amazing story that shocks my heart🔥❤

[@123fle6]

She is fighting with her ego to destroy it.

[@mishikasvlog6176]

@@123fle6 she is presenting Devi kali and shiv and the third one as the devotee ...... all these three characters

[@RPSubliminal]

@@sunderkennady5445 Sir, it's Bharatanatyam, named after the great sage Bharatha Muni, as he was considered to initiate this heavenly art with his work Natya sastra.

[@hansrajbhaitanti]

Really, a very nice & great compliment.

[@davidd7197]

May I suggest searching for the Devi Mahatmyam , also know as ' The Chandi' . Many translations with explanation available at well known online bookseller.

[@murtysmedia]

I have stumbled upon this video and I am writing about the relation of Yoga and Indian classical music forms recently. This helps me to express what I want to tell my students with a single video. Thanks for publishing such a great work.

[@srividhya1827]

@First Name Last Name you are defying your own Jesus !!! True Christians do not behave the way you do.. you re so much engulfed in self love and selfishness that you want to take advantage of your own God Jesus... first of all stop clinging to your cult and wagging your tail for them. You all so called people who trust and want to be protected by Christ... think if you really deserve it... all sinners going and confessing and again making more mistakes and demanding Jesus will save you... no way !!!!!! You have made Jesus your holy slave who can pardon your sin. You do not deserve to have any religion to represent you Mr.Firstname Lastname... flee from here before it’s too late.... you are a shame to your own religion and you are spreading your own inflated ego and going and beating around people. Bible never reprimands any religion. You are spreading hatred and lies which will pave your way to your own hell. Get away from this group ASAP. We Hindus believe in giving our heart and soul to our faith. We believe in sacrifice and surrender... we don’t believe in saving our identities or bodies... for we believe that nothing belongs to us including the soul. We believe in surrendering our identity and becoming a ‘ZERO’. We believe in entwining our thoughts with our favorite God or Goddess selflessly... we believe in non existence. I will be very happy if my God reincarnates me as a small stone ....as long as I am part of that temple.... that is real love and devotion. Not saving yourself and maintaining your identity and praying or demanding your God to do that.... it is a shame ... the whole concept of Christianity... you all are selfish and haters of not only your Christ, but you go around and poke your sinful noses in other people’s affairs. SHAME ON YOU !!!! Mr. First name Last name !!!!!

[@pierre6940]

I love your performance! There is something deeply sacred about your art. Thank you to opening us to your world. Regards!

[@UserNameIsLost1]

Beautiful. And Mother Kali, who pacified demons is absolutely gorgeous 🌷🌷🌷

[@Highpriestess1126]

This was mesmerising beyond words! Not just the dance and performance but the concept, storytelling, art direction...the dark cave like space being lit by diyas to represent light in darkness, and her finally opening her eyes to light as she is blessed by the goddess...such a beautiful tale of the depths of the psyche and spirit...this is not just art...this is sadhana 🙏🏻

[@asharani9075]

I literally got transcended. You took me to a meditative state. And I teared seeing your tears. My God, you are a gift this universe has ever got, mesmerizing beauty and soulful dance. I wish I was a young girl so I could have taken you as my dance guru. God bless you abundantly

[@premjasrikanth5910]

I saw the real Devi dancing in front of my eyes. JAYA JAYA HE MAHISHASURA MARDINI RAMYA KAPARDINI SHAILA SUDHE.🙏

[@ThePiratonmayor]

Impresionante danza , todo muy místico , ella transmite toda su energia al espectador , increible

[@mariyaplackattu9778]

A reminder of the mystic culture of India which makes one to unravel their own mystic subconsciousness.....Thanks a lot Rukmini mam for this classy mind blowing art♥️♥️♥️

[@PauloFigueredo]

Indians understand that Brahma is everything. So your body is part of the whole, your life is part of the whole... and all Indian gods are embodiments of Brahma manifest in this material world. Therefore, they revere and worship Brahma through their dance.

[@0arjun077]

It's Brahman or Parabrahma. Brahma is one of the Trinity attributed to the creation of the material world.

[@TW-ew9lw]

I just want to register my appreciation. So beautiful movement. You look like a princess in saree and all the jewelery. So beautiful

[@gardenofazura]

tears, wow, so beautiful. thank you for bringing kali ma into such potent embodiment.

[@ТосяБурлакова-э1ж]

Какая грация, какая красота 💙💜🕉️🙏🔥👏👏👏

[@leahsmall4644]

This makes me want to be more disciplined -- work hard to kill the weakness within, transcend -- even if it's frightening.

[@jenningsjoanne]

I don’t remember how I got to this channel, but I am so grateful I did. I feel powerfully connected inside. I don’t understand what I am hearing but I definitely connect to what I am seeing.

[@ekaterinaya2948]

So beatiful dance, I live in another country and don't know much about your culture, but dance very beatiful and incredible😊

[@997angi]

Beautiful ❤️ the rich culture and the lessons we learn trough mindfulness 🙏

[@luzmaria.paixao]

Extremamente Lindo ❤️❤️ . Namastê 📿 Gratidão 🙏🏻

[@ЛюдмилаНиколаенко-ы6е]

Если можно было бы ещё и ещё отметить филигранную работу рук, ног, глаз, тела Рукмини..все, что влияет на человека, все, что обладает огромнейшей силой- 3 гуны. Вечная борьба добра и зла..нет победителей, нет конца борьбе.. Великая танцовщица, говорящая со зрителем и заставляющая переживать и бороться с невежеством , злом, помыслами..много раз смотрела, и каждый раз сильное впечатление.. Огромная благодарность Вам, Рукмини.

[@faizalahmed9568]

Proud moment when I see my enriched culture....♥️♥️

[@vivekmanav007]

@यश कुमार nafrt mat failao bhai ji..naam me kya rakha hai...insan ka vyaktitva achha hona chahiye naam se kya fark pdta hai...🙏🙏🙏

[@pranphu5248]

@यश कुमार Har time kya chadha rehta hai dimag me tum jaise logo Ka ?? Kuch Nahi bolo toh problem and Kuch Bolo toh problem. Kya chahiye aapko Jeevan me. Itne pareshaan hai kya ,so bhi paatey hai Kabhi chen se? Desh ki ashanti ke jadd ho tum jaise log. Try to be silent and less over speculative in platforms like this where someone isn't saying any kind of derogatory things. Don't create unnecessary elements in a non offensive scenario.

[@ranumishra7918]

@यश कुमार r u convert

[@pentiumyogi]

@यश कुमार This is not the way to convey your point. Apologize nd delete your comment you dimwit

[@chaitanyajeesrivastava5333]

Thanks Faizal Bro !

[@rashmipriyadas1112]

Goosebumps 💕 Felt like MAA Adishakti is doing the cosmic dance here, May she bless you 🙏🙏

[@fgput9fruit4]

Сколько красоты, в мелодии, в движении, и в словах -движений! Полная гармония!!!

[@adreshan]

The slaying of Ego! Tapas, Bhakthi and Self immolation in the water of cosmic union.

[@black.shaman]

Rukmini - великолепная танцовщица, настоящая Девада́си! Такая отточенность движений!, хореография! Мурашки по коже от полного погружения в действо: ей веришь. Язык Индии мне конечно не ведом, но эту композицию я понял как вечную борьбу Добра со Злом в душе каждого Человека.

[@AmitSingh-sf6bm]

Yes 👍

[@Goegoe13]

В описании говорится об уничтожении эго, поэтому можно предположить, что во второй части перфоманса мы видим такую ипостась шакти как Кали (одной из ее функций как раз является отсечение эго).

[@ayushtomar3764]

She is representing that how goddess destroys the negative energies and being the supreme energy how she nourishes the life of every being as amother. It's the divine dance devoted to goddess Lalitha mahatripura sundari.

[@tatamitatami7308]

Какая красота! Танец Богини Кали!

[@THEGAMER-rc2py]

At last devi was in the stage of parmananda. An experience which only can be felt not told by the words beyond everything. 🙏

[@kamalnayankeshav9711]

Each and every scene in this video was a painting. Women as powerful, subtle, beautiful, gracious,mother nature all at the same time. Keep doing this.