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Indra’s conversation with Surabhi
Once Indra found Surabhi, the mother of the cows, weeping in the heavenly regions. Overcome by compassion, he approached her and enquired about the reason for her despair. Surabhi replied, “I am depressed on account of my son who is made to bear the excruciating load of the plough. The stronger of the pair is […]
Sarpa Raksha mantra and sandhya vandanam
May 31, 2011
Astika, the brahmana boy of tender years, persuaded King Janamejaya to end his snake sacrifice. The King had earlier initiated the sacrifice to avenge the death of his father Parikshit by Takshaka, the poisonous snake.
The story of Garuda
April 30, 2011
The race of snakes trace their origins to Kadru, the wife of rishi Kashyapa. Kadru bore a thousand snakes for her sons through the grace of the muni. Kadru also had a sister by the name Vinata, who was also married to Kashyapa.
Yayati falls down from heaven
March 29, 2011
Yayati lived in the upper regions for a long time. One day, he met with Indra, who asked, "Tell me, o King, to whom do you compare yourselves in ascetic merits?". Yayati replied, "I have not seen anyone among the Devas, humans, Gandharvas and maharishis whose ascetic merits are equivalent to mine"...
Creation – 1. The five elements
December 1, 2010
As per Mahabharata, all things in the creation, including mobile & immobile beings, matter, energy, time and space originated from one source. This ultimate source is said to have no attributes (no color, form, smell, taste or sound) and is imperceptible (for our senses). This ultimate source is described by various terms Brahman, Paramatma and […]
Mahadeva blesses Ashwathama
October 5, 2010
Yudhshitira approached Krishna and asked how could the son of Drona slaughter everyone single-handedly, something that even Drona could not do in the war. Krishna replied, "Ashvattama had the blessings of ...
Ashwathama’s desire for Krishna’s discus
August 29, 2010
Ashwathama once tried to obtain Krishna's discus in exchange for the knowledge of the Brahmastra weapon...
The history of Kurukshetra
August 19, 2010
The land of Kurukshetra was in the ancient times called Samanthapanchaka (five lakes of blood). It later came to be known as Kurukshetra as Kuru performed asceticism in that place...
The story of the Camel and the Jackal
August 15, 2010
In the Satya Yuga, there lived a camel who had recollection of all the acts of his former life. The camel engaged in austere penances in the forest. Brahma, gratified by the penances, expressed His desire to grant the camel a boon...
Akshauhini
August 9, 2010
An 'Akshauhini' is a combination of certain count of of elephants, chariots, horses and foot-soldiers. The count is arrived as follows...
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Mahabharata 
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