Introduction In Sanatan Scriptures, Sukanya was the daughter of King Sharyati, son of Vaivasvata Manu, and later became the wife of the great sage Chyavana. The sage had spent so many years in deep meditation that his body was covered by an anthill and a bird’s nest had formed over him. One day, the young and curious Sukanya noticed two shining objects inside the nest. Unaware that they were the sage’s eyes, she playfully poked at them, causing him to lose his sight. Enraged by this act, Chyavana cursed the kingdom, but Sukanya’s father pacified him by offering his daughter’s hand in marriage. Despite Chyavana’s old age and blindness, Sukanya accepted her role as his wife and devotedly cared for him with cheerfulness and loyalty. One day, the celestial physicians of the gods, the Ashwini Kumaras—twin brothers renowned for their beauty and healing powers—saw Sukanya and were struck by her radiant charm. Believing her beauty was better suited for heaven, they asked her to abandon her hus...
Introduction The concept of destruction has always been associated with negative connotations. It is often perceived as bringing chaos, ruin, and suffering. However, there is a growing belief that destruction can also be beautiful. The Beautiful Destruction theory challenges us to view destruction in a different light. It suggests that destruction can be beautiful and meaningful and that we can find value in the things we might normally see as negative or destructive. This theory invites us to look beyond the surface-level chaos and destruction and to see the deeper growth and renewal patterns often present in moments of destruction. In the present article, we shall investigate the main aspects of the Beautiful Destruction theory and evaluate its potential to transform our perception of the world. Defining Beautiful Destruction The Beautiful Destruction theory is an idea that seeks to challenge the conventional notion that destruction is purely negative. It argues that destruction can ...