Evelyn

“Maa Durga's stories also underscore her role as a protector and nurturer, a theme that continues to be vital in contemporary life. Her emergence to protect the world from the relentless menace of Mahishasura is a reminder that we must face the challenges of life with courage and determination. Her presence is an inspiration to confront the demons within ourselves and in society.”
― Bultan Ray, Durga Beyond Myth

“Florinda said that I had discovered the value of the warrior’s way and the meaning of all its premises. Under the impact of an unfamiliar life situation, I had found out that not to surrender means freedom, that not to feel self-important breeds an indomitable fierceness, and that to vanquish moral judgments brings an all-soothing humbleness that is not servitude.”
― Florinda Donner, The Witch's Dream: A Healer's Way of Knowledge

“Addiction serves a purpose. It is medication for an aching soul, relief for a pained body, and escape from an impossible mind.”
― Elizabeth Gilbert, All the Way to the River

“Her many arms and weapons signify her power to protect and defend, while her calm
expression and the third eye remind us of her wisdom and spiritual insight. She is both fierce and nurturing, demonstrating that the divine encompasses all aspects of human existence.”
― Bultan Ray, Durga Beyond Myth