Mahadev Women’s Series

Hindi Play

In the narratives of Mahadev—the eternal guardian of nature—there is a clear message: closeness to the natural world and distance from artificiality. Worshipped in both *nirguna* (formless) and *saguna* (with form) aspects, Mahadev’s *Sadashiva* form strengthens every philosophy of thought and spirituality. With infinite expanse, manifesting as the luminous, fiery *Lingam*, Mahadev’s divine drama begins in the form of Rudra—resolving the conflict born of ego and supremacy between Brahma and Vishnu. Mahadev offers a rational path to liberation from human fears, greed, material obsession, and desire. He places *Shakti*—the feminine principle—at the highest pedestal. His reverence for feminine power is clearly reflected in the episodes of Shatarupa, Sati, Uma, Kali, and the descent of the Ganga. When Brahma became infatuated with his own daughter, Shatarupa, Mahadev severed Brahma’s fifth head as a stern warning to remain within the bounds of moral order. Though Mahadev resided atop the supreme peak of Kailash and was reluctant to marry, Brahma arranged Sati’s marriage to him under conditions. Yet the arrogance of Daksha, Sati’s father, led to her self-immolation—an act that unleashed Mahadev’s immense grief and wrath, becoming the cause of great destruction. Once again, Shakti won over Shiva through devoted and surrendered love, and he married the daughter of Himavan, arriving with a most unconventional wedding procession. He is a householder and a supreme yogi; a protector and a destroyer; the ever-compassionate *Ashutosh*, who is pleased in an instant. This theatrical presentation, **Mahadev**, portrays the unique and infinite expanse of Sadashiva through a perspective attuned to the modern age.

Production: Karwan Theatre Group Mumbai
Writer: Ashutosh Dwivedi
Directed by: Kulvinder Bakshish Singh
Cast: Mita Vasisth, Sayali Kubde ,Kalpita Rane, Pooja Patel, Apoorva Mohini Pandit, Silkey Bhargav, Satyamvada Singh
Produced by: Abhishek Narayan, Kulvinder Bakshish Singh & Sampat Singh Rathore

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