Shekhar Kapur Reflects on Balance of Masculine and Feminine Energies Through Shiva-Parvati Tale
New Delhi, Aug 22 — Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has shared his thoughts on the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies within every individual, drawing inspiration from Hindu mythology.
The Mr. India and Masoom director narrated a tale of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, highlighting its metaphorical relevance in today’s world. Kapur explained that when Shiva went into deep meditation, the universe entered stillness — stars ceased to form, and creation itself seemed to pause.
“The universe would be still .. as still as Shiva in deep meditation .. the stars would neither form nor explode .. there would be no birth and no death .. just a vast stillness .. perhaps like before the Big Bang,” Kapur said.
According to the myth, the gods grew concerned and turned to Goddess Parvati, who through her presence and energy brought Shiva back into balance. Together, Shiva and Parvati danced — restoring the cycle of creation and destruction, allowing the universe to flourish again.
Kapur interpreted this cosmic dance as a reminder for individuals to recognize and harmonize the masculine and feminine energies within themselves.
“Shiva and Parvati are dancing within us,” he said, explaining that creativity and spirituality represent the feminine, while ego and the warrior spirit symbolize the masculine. “Both need to be in balance, for love arises, life and death arise, creativity arises, wisdom arises, in the dance of the masculine and the feminine within us.”
The filmmaker also pointed to the global situation, remarking that present-day conflicts reveal an overwhelming dominance of masculine energy.
“As it does in the battlefield of world politics. It’s so obvious that right now there are too many masculine energies at play,” he concluded.
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Shekhar Kapur’s reflection highlights an age-old wisdom — balance is essential, not just in mythology, but in life, society, and even global politics. His perspective resonates deeply in a world where conflicts often arise from extremes, reminding us that harmony between masculine and feminine energies can lead to creativity, peace, and renewal.