Srishti: Epilogue

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….”

[@TheDeepening718]

I've always worshipped Mother as the Self. Energy is all over the place, It goes up and down and withers away and is subject to change and bound up with suffering. How can one worship energy? The Self. Alone. Exists.

[@visalakshik.raman.6278]

The Seekers find.
The finders keep.
Nothing comes out of nothing.

[@fredpierre6448]

You found a beautiful spot to film this video. I am writing poems to Parvati and this is inspiring.

[@devipriyaanand7839]

Beautiful song and beautiful expressions portraying masculinity and feminity resides within 1 form - Ardhanareeshwara! I could not take my eyes of your expressions which changed with every second . And such beautiful words ❤❤

[@edbramfitt2300]

Rukmini ma'am 🎉 Srishti has been a revelation. Superb production from all involved.
And you ma'am.... your aura seems without end..
encore .
Pranams 🙏🏼✨🌹

[@ingyi6686]

the energy of feminine and masculine - You conveyed it so clearly in each part... amazing. i got shivers. mesmerizing work!

[@Jasmine_breeze]

I am a hudge fan of your art 😊 You are so talented. Surely your dance is touched by divine grace 😊❤🙏

[@wmbedsole1]

Can’t wait to see you dance Rukmini ❤❤ i found one of Indias hidden treasures

[@unicornbaby8588]

I would love for her dance Rukmini myself. I am becoming very interested in yoga 🧘‍♂️ and also interested in the shiva/Popherty. It is these videos that have moved me in the direction of shiva/Pophrty. I'm also in a wheelchair ♿ so I must find someone who teaches seated yoga. Got any recommendations???

[@pavanpooja2460]

​@@unicornbaby8588you can watch some yogis performing yoga and preaching of krishna ( bhagavadgeeta) and videos of munishresta patanjali❤

[@chinmayimali1255]

Very beautiful. I just watched the whole series. I don't have words to express what I felt. It was just perfect. Thank you team for creating such a masterpiece.

[@nomaanhaque1704]

The split second halts, and raw emotion is so fluid. You make it look so easy but each pose requires such strength, such deep understanding... Hai may many more be blessed by this vision too. You move like the frequency itself. ❤

[@shreepanchasatyasanatan6124]

नमो सिद्धय 🇳🇵🇳🇵🌱🌹🌹

[@veronikakhmilyowska9686]

Divine Energy through any move of Your Dance ❤❤

[@user-cheriz]

Прекрасное переложение песни в жесты, мимику и танец! Переживаются эмоции женщины и мужчины. Это завораживает.😍

[@MissKishira]

Beautiful ❤❤❤ i love these 🙏 they are so meaningful, expressive and soulful ❤️ they are rich with depth. Thank you so much for sharing these 💜🩷🤍🙏

[@SRBang0409]

Beautiful ❤

[@kirstiabernethy6412]

Rukminiji, may i ask a question about the mudras ar the start of your dance, when each hand makes a different mudra & the words say Siva & Parvati, is it meaning that the left hand is Siva & the right Parvati? such a beautiful series thank you for this precious offering! 🙏🏽

[@MamaAkina]

also wondering!!!

[@sreejacharakkara8186]

Divine ❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kassiapencek6185]

Awesomeness!!! Yep when i dance one side has a very different style than the other.💚💚💚

[@wabi_sabi_satabdi]

Beautiful 😇

[@priyalprajapati5520]

Mam i just fall in love with you and your dance very nicely you are bigergated the ardhnarinateshwar roop

[@landgabriel]

Nice to see you Rukis.

[@user-qt4eg1ft5u]

Любимая...

[@shambhutalks]

❤❤

[@hraman2023]

AS USUAL THE BEAUTY HAS DONE IT PRECISE EXQUISITE AND OFCOURSE BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL ❤

[@danalden1112]

The forest 🌳 green grows for us to enjoy and dance upon playing is growing

[@user-hb8rd3yl5f]

Godly beautiful...

[@linda_maria_rubins-troickaya]

Thank you sooo much for such a wonderful story!!!🤍🥰🙏🏼💚

[@TravisLee33]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing!

[@archivboy]

Beautiful.

[@zapanfranck6062]

Merci 😊🙏

[@hervethervet1117]

💜🙏

[@bellafawzi4694]

💚💚

[@vaishnavi.srpsbvy-mu3bf]

Mam in periods time we can do barathanaatya it is not affect us is correct or wrong doing Bharatanatyam periods time I have doubt mam please can you answer for my question

[@pavanpooja2460]

Yes u can perform❤

[@sreerenjini3837]

Nice.