Srishti: Episode 7

SRISHTI
The dance of creation
(A dance film that depicts the story of Shiva and Parvati)
A Raadha Kalpa Production
An AIM FOR SEVA initiative
CREDITS
Direction, Choreography & Script: Rukmini Vijayakumar
Music Composition: Dr Rajkumar Bharathi
Music direction & Arrangement: Sai shravanam
Director of Photography: Vivian Ambrose
Audio produced at Resound India
Editing : Vivian Ambrose & Rukmini Vijayakumar
Colour: Vivian Ambrose
MUSIC
Vocals: Keerthana Vaidyanathan & Srikanth Gopalakrishnan
Mridangam: Guru Bharadwaj
Tabla: Ganapathy S
Keyboard: Sai Shravanam
Veena: Bhavani Prasad
Flute: Navin
Camera assistants:
Sharath M
Sharath Patel
Make up/ Costume design: Rukmini Vijayakumar
Costumes sponsored by: Sundari silks
Accommodation sponsor: Neeralaya resorts (Kullu)
Produced by: AIM FOR SEVA , USA
DETAILS:
Srishti , means creation in Sanskrit.
Shiva is the un-manifest, all pervasive intelligence inherent in all creation and Shakti, or Parvati is the universe, the material world and all of creation. She is also known as Prakriti . In our experience of this world, we often presume a distance between Shiva and Shakti, or Shiva and Parvathi, and see them as separate entities. We believe ourselves to be the product of a creator’s whims, and find ourselves lacking in more ways than one , without realizing that we are the whole, and that Shiva and Shakti permeate our entire being.
This philosophy of oneness is beautifully represented in the Shiva purana as a story of Shiva and Parvati. These forms of divinity are given human attributes and emotions in the Puranas, infusing them with emotions of loss, separation, love and union. The philosophy of oneness, and non-separate reality is symbolically communicated by showing the union of Shiva and Shakti through their love for one another. The presence of both is necessary for Srishti or creation.
Chapters:
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1 Shiva is devastated when his wife Sati, a form of Shakti, leaves him by turning to fire after being insulted by her father. Overcome with rage, Shiva releases his wrath on all of creation, and heartbroken, goes into a deep meditation.
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2 In the absence of Shakti, there is no creation and the world begins to wither away. Unable to breathe, people suffocate and die, and plants, trees, and animals suffer. The Gods plead with Shakti to come back to earth and unite with lord shiva as the universe is in turmoil. Shakti returns as Parvati, the daughter of Himavan, the lord of the mountains.
Strolling in the forest, Parvati enjoys the beauty that exists all around her - the flowering trees, the dancing peacocks, the frolicking deer, the birds and bees. When suddenly she sees a man seated in meditation…
“Is this shiva?” She asks herself.
“He has matted locks, an unassuming smile and ashes smeared all over his body.
Though His eyes are closed, I feel naked. It is as though he sees everything
I am drawn to him, but am hesitant to approach him.
My heart is lost , for reasons I do not know.
Bit His name will remain on my lips....Shiva Shiva Shiva”
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3 Parvati is unable to forget shiva. Sitting in her room, she dreams of his handsome form, his wide shoulders upon which matted locks flow like lighting, his serene face and his expansive forehead. She thinks of the crescent moon that seems to be resting precariously on top of his head and imagines herself to be close to him. ‘’I truly love him’.. she thinks...
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4 Shiva unable to forget Sati, is in a vortex of sorrow. He meditates to withdraw his senses from the world that allowed him to succumb . However, he is unable to remain with stillness as the grief of losing his beloved hangs over him like a weight that he cannot get rid of…
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5 Parvati dresses in finery and approaches Shiva as he sits in meditation, waiting for him to open his eyes and notice her. She returns everyday with fruits and flowers in the hope that he will acknowledge her presence.
Will he open his eyes, and perhaps glance my way?
Will he ask me for my name? Ask where I am from perhaps?
He sits meditating for hours, day and night
Eyes closed, so quiet so concentrated
And I sit here weary as the minutes become hours
my eyelids heavy with anticipation and tiredness
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6 Parvati decides that finery and beauty have no place in Shivas heart. If she must win his love, she has to surpass his abilities to control the mind. She discards her jewels, and sits in meditation
“The one who plays the damaru, reveal yourself to me,
let me see the dance of the universe oh Shiva!” She pleads...
“Taka dina dimitaka, play your damAru and show me your true form”
As she meditates, Shiva appears....
“all I see is you”, she says
“you are present In The the sun and stars, the moon and sky, flowers and tress, birds and bees.....wind fire water earth”
“Om namah shivaya....
Everything is you.... and everything is me….”

[@bobbyagasthyaraju]

Siva has sent you to Earth as a blessing to us! We are truly blessed!

[@spicychef7]

So interesting how Shiva danced with the thumbs down in the last episode but Parvati finishes her dance with the thumbs up. Shiva tried to block out his emotions and everything else, trying to forget. Parvati owns up to her emotions without emphasis to looks or status and kept Shiva in remembrance. In their pursuit of finding closure, they ended up finding each other.

[@srividyamnadiger3753]

Wow I really got goosebumps. I felt as if I saw Mahadev and Devi Parvati 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@visalakshik.raman.6278]

When the two halves of One Divinity get separated and want to reunite, their energy level reaches unbelievable levels. Lord Siva dancing with abandon and Devi Parvati pining for His love are portrayed extremely well. Namah = Naam = Name. Namah means bending towards something or someone. Chanting the name of God makes Him bend favorably towards His beloved Parvati.

[@techsai4615]

Just goosebumps to see this devotion She danced wonderfully Never seen such a perfect combination of dance, Damaru and tk dhin Really loved it Kudos to efforts

[@TaraRajendran]

Surreal! So beautiful! The backdrop of Himachal is making the storytelling more impactful! Kudos to the effort!

[@KaustubhSharma-mk1xb]

Feels like the mother Goddess Parvati is dancing herself! ❤

[@debiprasad.c]

Its never a doubt that You're Nataraj in flesh. Always you, and also Gaura Nataraj. (But he's off the grid since Ukraine - Russia war started. I hope he's fine.) Pranaam. Respect.

[@user-kt2eg4oi3m]

Rukmini is awsome ! 😍😍😍

[@MissKishira]

These creations are so rich with elements and meanings... I am completely captivated by them. I will for sure rewatch them. I hope there will be more. She is so refine and inspirational ❤ i love watching her dance. Cause i love her feminin and masculin energies. Their so pure and beautiful ❤️

[@shreepanchasatyasanatan6124]

नमो सिद्धाय 🇳🇵💐

[@the_unfiltered_truth7181]

Waiting for this one Rukmini ji 🙏💐💐

[@sangeetadevi3098]

Amazing....om namah shivaye

[@TheCarlota27]

Sou do Brasil, mas sinto uma ligação muito grande por Shiva. Tenho o tipo de amor só podem sentir os devotos. Agradeço muito por presentear com essa dança, tudo ficou espetacular!!!!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SonaaSonpapdi-er9pz]

This should be the masterpiece 🙏🙏🙏🤍🤍

[@mr.h1661]

This is beyond my own self. Ohhh! this brings me so much joy to my hearth! I love you all!!! 🥰🥰🥰💓💓💓

[@tivo3720]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful ❤️ heavy beautiful. Feels like I'm watching a part of Shiva and Sakti 🌸🙏🕉️

[@wabi_sabi_satabdi]

A Shakti within your soul that is Shiva 🕉️☮️

[@michelemontjoie8477]

Very Thank You , Andreas .

[@spicychef7]

22 minutes left! ❤

[@ExplorerRose]

Glorioso!! Sobrecogedor!! Impresionante! Es Maravilloso!! Es ver a Shiva y Parvati, me encanta 💖💖💖💖💖 Gracias 💖🙏🏻🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@ardnaxelaremmuk]

Thank you so mutch, it is an encredible reminder of the heart of being and transformation. Sorry my english may not be well, but wath you do is amazing.

[@mayrafaro6872]

So beautiful!!! Thank you for this dance, art is sacred! ❤ Om Namah Shivaya! Jay Maa!

[@user-fz3fo8dq8o]

OM Nama Shivaya Rukmini ji Super Dance ing. Yoga Congratulations പ്രക്രതിയാ🌹🙏🙏🙏യി അലിഞ്ഞു ചേരുന്നDance

[@mahesant6064]

Siva Dancing Beautiful Style Congratulations 💞🌹🙏

[@ram123mohan]

ఓం నమశ్శివాయ 💐🙏

[@Santa-ramos-is-real]

You are awesome love your work so much ❤❤❤❤

[@amitpagare5946]

Jai mahakal 🙏🙏🙏🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@arwinbaladevan1718]

Om namah shivaya

[@user-li1lz8wr1b]

Хорошая Подруга КАЛИ.

[@mahesant6064]

Very nice yoga. Dancing. Style Super 🌈💞🌹🙏🦋

[@nalinilenovo1168]

So wonderful.....all the episodes are beautiful as a whole. Thanks to those short english precise dialogue which clearly indicated the essence of every episode.

[@rmcfete]

You are a magnificent dancer I am thankful for you to have put the dedication into these marvelous videos. Your facial expressions add great nuances to the dance. Thank you once again for the opportunity to see your beautiful talents on display. Namaste

[@iamcinzia]

Absolutely otherworldly! Thank you for sharing ur talent♥️

[@Kartikflow]

om

[@user-xe2sh9xq7w]

Великолепно! С любовью из России!

[@danalden1112]

Very powerful thanks 🙏

[@Elohin1]

✨💖📿

[@eliastoumaissaeaenlilyacho6042]

Magnifique Tandav what Can we say else just what. Namaste 🙏💐🙏

[@hjarnansjarn5969]

Really nice nature dancing.

[@harishwala5882]

Excellent Performance, Congrats

[@padmaguptageetmala4821]

हर हर शिव शंभू

[@nadezhdanaumova8959]

Wonderful Rukmini ❤

[@SubhashSharma-xj6un]

Awesome presentation...! Truly Rukmini every presentation of yours is different which instills energy in the minds of new students and helps them move forward...! Om Namo Shivaay🔱 Jai Krishna 🌸🕉🌸🙏🙏🙏

[@dipendra_pradhan]

❤

[@sachu7t]

Wonderful🎉🎉

[@johdo5674]

❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🇨🇴🤗

[@ratednudeearth]

as you "activate your archetype" remind yourself only of a better you that is promoting ascension of all dormant states keeping you away from divine alignment. divine alignment as to when you attract your tribe that is meant to ascend doors and gateways that have been kept shut. you set the example... the vibration should follow.

[@prakashbathija4423]

Vibrant 💥💥

[@Pommekiowa]

You made the beauty with no fear to be so humble , thank you .

[@rajboda1]

👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mahesant6064]

OM Sankara Mahadeva Namah 🪔🔥🔱🌹🙏🙏🙏

[@linda_maria_rubins-troickaya]

Thank you dear🤍🥰🙏🏼👏🏼💚

[@archivboy]

Beautiful!

[@DragonBuddah]

Congratulations to the whole team! What a triumph!

[@savitri5886]

So perfect!!! Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏🕉🕉🕉

[@alpogolporkichukotha1449]

I am speechless......

[@mariagreych]

Wow❤

[@harshitamishra3424]

Innovative and beautiful ❤

[@sreejacharakkara8186]

🔥💚

[@rambha108]

💖Really 💕very 💕very 💕nice 💖

[@ashimasharma8322]

Amazing absolutely graceful dance...❤❤

[@devinaramnath2870]

Absolutely fantastic thank you

[@mahesant6064]

Good morning 🌄. Rukmani ji.❤ Sivadeva Dancing Beautiful Style 💞 Congratulation 🔥🔱🌹🙏🙏🙏

[@bobbyagasthyaraju]

You are divine! ❤

[@lakshya9403]

Woww♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sambhavmagotra8420]

Beautiful ❤😊

[@mahesant6064]

ലോക നാഥനായ മഹ ദേവനെ താങ്കളുടെ ഹൃദയത്തിലെ റ്റി യുളള്ള ഡാൻസ് കാണുമ്പോൾ മനസ്സിൽ വളരെ സന്തോഷം . അഭിനന്ദനം🔥🔱💞🌹🙏🙏🙏

[@roselin2416]

Amazing.. Im so glad i found you!!

[@tumblebugspace]

You are definitely a most expressive and talented artist. May you dance long! ❤️ from northern California!

[@mahesant6064]

Rukmani ji Good morning 🌞❤

[@DrBS-dj2qe]

Omg! Goose bumps. This was something. Thanks for this visual treat and Keerthana ❤❤

[@alyonamakesitwork9662]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for your amazing art!

[@shanumehar1167]

Mam you r truly amazing artist .🌸🌺❤😊

[@tashitashilm]

Absolutely beautiful

[@adithya.s.r9514]

Woow🔥♥️

[@MultiPramith]

Wowwwwwwwwww …. This is true goosebumps 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@tanmoynath2688]

🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@user-gx5zd6dj9j]

Богиня!

[@RY-fe3rt]

Such elegance in motion! An amazing sight to behold! Subscribed!

[@BKhanfident]

SO AMAZING

[@maxgame4811]

🥰

[@anandamayiilitvinova85]

😭😭🌌💖💖💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏

[@NikitaSharma-bs4gg]

it was so beautiful and emotional - so wild and incredible

[@user-wv9ki8wy6d]

Кто ты,незнакомка?! Танец твой прекрасен💥 На лице цветка рисовка А внутри порой опасен

[@sandeepgoutam1]

This is the 7ti

[@adityavijaynv4647]

best.................................continue.............................mam

[@hervethervet1117]

💜🙏🕉

[@TheSuvajit2009]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kseniyati1642]

❤Волшебно! Спасибо! ❤

[@user-mc7xk8zg7t]

Это фантастика!

[@edbramfitt2300]

🌹عشق

[@Tanya-ug3kb]

this is soo beautiful 💛🫶💛

[@easternhealingarts33]

~~~ Yes~~~

[@LEO9YN]

7:00 ★

[@sinaeskandari7677]

#hindidance #mudra #hasta # folkdance

[@marakhowskytara6748]

So gorgeous, thank you to make all this real

[@sinnathambyluxmykanthan5351]

I knew I want

[@costasmakris8398]

She becomes water...

[@psybhoogan.1078]

Yep , may be ardha nari sangalpam means half god with us and human within god 🏃 actually I had no idea what I'm saying. but , yeh i mean it