

Kalachakra had the power to turn the time backward and forward and manipulate it in various ways. Similarly, Hindus and Buddhists also believe in the existence of Kalachakra or the “wheel of time”. We have all admired the way Stephen Strange “bargains” with Dormammu by trapping him in an infinite time loop created using the Eye of Agamotto. And along with it came a new ray of hope to the mystical universe. What could this mean in Doctor Strange? Is Shamballa another name for Kamar-Taj? Just as Shamballa is the birthplace of Kalki, Kamar-Taj also gave birth to a new hero: Doctor Strange. Satyayuga is referred to as a “Golden Age” where the purest souls live away from all the threats. Moreover, the birth of Kalki would lead to the birth of a new age called Satyayuga. The Puranas (collections of Hindu religious texts) referred to Shamballa as the birthplace of Kalki, the final incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Remember ‘Shamballa’, the wi-fi password at Kamar-Taj? It might have seemed like a random word but it actually has a much deeper meaning and has a lot of importance in Hindu mythology. The spells and powers that Doctor Strange acquires had specific references to Hindu mythology. We may look at it as fiction, but the movie was more than mere fiction. With spells in Sanskrit and training in Nepal, the film took the MCU into an arena that fans hadn’t seen before. However, another interesting part of this movie was its ties to ancient beliefs.

With its stunning visuals, Doctor Strange gave us a memorable movie experience. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Doctor Strange was one hell of a magical and mystical ride.

Doctor Strange is the latest Marvel movie that succeeded in gaining the critical and commercial response.
