"Do not feel lonely,
the entire universe is inside you.
Stop acting so small.
You are the universe in ecstatic motion.
Set your life on fire.
Seek those who fan your flames." ~ Rumi
Hi readers, First of all, Shubh Navratri to all of you. So, this is the navratri special blog. It will be a bit inclined towards spirituality but I hope that you will understand and like the concept.
Ma Durga is one of the oldest, most powerful and widely worshipped of the great Hindu mother goddesses, claiming the very name of Jagadamba, the "Mother of the Universe".She has the power to create, sustain and dissolve the entire universe, to put the soul under the bondage of maya or release it into the Supreme Brahman beyond all limitations.
Maa Durga arises
from Agni, the Vedic deity of fire and light as a protective force, as is
mentioned in the ancient Vedic Durga Sukta. All the Devatas arise through Agni,
the flame of immortal consciousness within us that brings our spiritual
potentials into manifestation.
Durga
literally refers to difficulty. She takes us across all difficulties like a
ship across the sea, the great Vedic metaphor for going beyond all the sorrow
of our Samsaric or worldly existence. Durga Devi delivers us from darkness to
light, from non-being to being, from death to immortality.
Ma Durga is the protective form of Shakti, burning up all ignorance, as
her fiery nature energises our highest motivation. Her radiant wisdom dispells
the darkness within us, removing inertia, turbulence and attachment. She
represents the golden-red flame in the spiritual heart, where we learn to
concentrate deeply in order to experience enduring meditative bliss.
Durga as
Agni, the Vedic deity of speech, is the power of the divine word, the mantric
vibration of cosmic intelligence that is our inner guide and guru. Agni is
invoked as the first of the divine powers that manifest the divine light within
us. Unless we have awakened that divine flame, will and awareness, our
spiritual practices may not take us beyond the illusions of our own minds.
We must honour her power and her rule over the entire universe. She does not function for our personal benefit or to fulfil our desires.
It is the
greatness of India that Ma Durga represents its inner reality and guiding
spiritual force. This same Durga becomes the Yoga Shakti that arises like a
flame within the mind, expanding and uplifting our awareness to the universal
self.
(Photos by : Kamya)
{ I have added photos of diyas or flame to represent the "SHAKTI" or the divine energy }
May that supreme Durga Shakti arise within all! May we have the receptivity to allow it to both purify our faults and energise our highest aspirations! May Maa Durga bless you! 😇Jai Maa Durga!! 🙏
We all know that 2020 was the worst year in the history of humanity but somehow it was very much lucky for me as I officially took the first step in the world of photography. I would like to thank you all for your support and being with me throughout the journey this year as I have successfully completed 1 year as an amateur photographer. On the same day (17\04\2020) this picture inspired me to be better in the field of photography and pursue my passion. I hope we will achieve more milestones together. 😇❤
Here, I am presenting some of my best shots of every month of this 1 year spent till date.
Photos by: Kamya Sahu(me)
Once again, Thank you very much for being by my side. Don't forget to tell me which photo you liked in the comments and do share this in your social media. Till then,
Take Care ❤
Hi readers, once again welcome to my new blog post. Photography includes many types but today I am going to introduce you to 10 genres or types of photography that you don't know about or you don't have much info about it. So, let's indulge in the world of knowledge.....
1. Adventure Photography - Anything adventurous, from hiking to scuba diving, photographed in great outdoors comes in this genre. It includes stunning landscapes and challenging shooting conditions. Hiking, biking, backpacking and camping with gear is the thing that photographers of this genre are very familiar and comfortable with.
2. City-scape photography - It is the representation of the physical aspects of a city, metropolis or an urban area either in the day or at the night time. It is also the urban counterpart of landscape. Wide angle lenses are needed to achieve these type of shots and a tripod is needed to avoid any shake or blur.
3. Editorial Photography - This genre is usually related to photos used in newspapers and magazines. It incorporates different aspects like Fashion, Sports or Event Photography, generally taken in a candid manner. Usually these photos illustrate a story that is newsworthy, educational or informative.
4. Fine Art Photography - Fine Art Photography involves photography as well as conceptual ideas. In this genre, the photographer tries to convey a message, an idea or emotion or concept through it's photo. Here, capturing is not the main purpose. The message can be artistic statements too.
5. Fish Eye Photography - This genre of photography completely depends upon one thing i.e. extreme panoramic perspective created by the fish eye lens. Due to huge field of view and strong visual distortion, it is also called "Wild Beasts" in the world of camera lenses. In reality, these lenses are much more than curiosities. It can be a very powerful tool that can produce powerful effects in the hands of a skilled photographer.
6. Infrared Photography - In Infrared Photography, harnessing the infrared light is important. In this genre, a sensor which is sensitive to infrared light and filters are needed. It has an inherent WOW factor of displaying familiar scenes in a new way.
7. Scientific Photography - This genre is not that much creative but more related to science. In this, photo imaging techniques such as infrared, thermal or ultra-violet imaging to take pictures that illustrate or record scientific or medical data. Scientific photographers generally have background knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or Medicine.
8. Tilt Shift Photography - In Tilt Shift Photography, you can change the focus not only horizontally but vertically also. This genre can be very creative. From a high vantage point, you can make buildings look tiny as a model village.
9.Time Lapse Photography - In this genre, a series of shots of the same scene or a subject are captured to depict a change in them with respect to time. After a collection of shots taken and post-processing done, it shows the subject being changed or affected with the passage of time. Generally, motion of stars, sun, moon, or other celestial bodies, growth of a plant or flower is shown in pictures in this genre.
10. War Photography - It involves photographing armed conflicts and the effects of war on places and people. It is a form of photojournalism and documentary photography. Later, these photographs are used for editorial purposes.
I hope you found this blog post informative. The part 2 of this will be coming soon. Till then, please do comment and share this with your family and friends. If any suggestions, please share it in the comments below, I would love to hear it from you :)
Till then,
Take care <3
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके । शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ Wish you and your family a very happy ...
