Stories
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Thulabhaaram - A lesson i...
Thulabhaaram – A lesson in humility Part 1Lord Krishna had many consorts is well known. Of course there are many deeper explanations and philosophical meaning to the Lord taking these consorts. But after all he is Krishna. His leela makes us smile but also makes us think. This is one such incident that is well known but never tiring.Lord Krishna was attending to his regular work in Dwaraka...
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The Maya Contest
The Maya ContestKrishna was playing in Brindavan with his fellow mates. This particular avatar of Krishna was so enticing that everyone wanted to be part of Krishna’s daily life and be near him. It was making the Gods envious Lord Brahma of the people who were getting to spend time with him every day.One day the creator Brahma himself was watching Krishna and his friends play. The cows and ...
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Nalakuvara and Manigriva
Nalakuvara and ManigrivaKubera’s sons Nalakuvara and Manigriva were getting bored. It was a spring morning with the flowers blooming. Nalakuvara said to his brother “It’s a beautiful day to go and enjoy ourselves. Let us go to the river and swim.” Manigriva readily agreed. The brothers got some of their apsara friends and went to the River Mandakini. Soon all of them were in the river ...
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Power of Sravanam - Part ...
The Vishnu Purana and the Srimad Bhagavata have delineated nine forms of Bhakti to attain the lotus feet of Vishnu.Ø Sravana (hearing of God`s Lilas and stories), Ø Kirtana (singing of His glories), Ø Smarana (remembrance of His Name and presence), Ø Padasevana (service of His feet), Ø Archana (worship of God), Ø Vandana (prostration to the Lord), ...
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Power of Sravanam - Part ...
The Vishnu Purana and the Srimad Bhagavata have delineated nine forms of Bhakti to attain the lotus feet of Vishnu.Ø Sravana (hearing of God`s Lilas and stories), Ø Kirtana (singing of His glories), Ø Smarana (remembrance of His Name and presence), Ø Padasevana (service of His feet), Ø Archana (worship of God), Ø Vandana (prostration to the Lord), Ø Dasya (cultivating...
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Kotwal of Kashi
Kotwal of KashiIf you have visited Kashi, you couldn’t have missed visiting the KaalBhairav temple. If you haven’t visited Kashi, you cannot without the blessings of KaalBhairav. Famously called the Kotwal of Kashi, KaalBhairav has been praised by AdiShankara in his Kaalbhariava ashtakam as the giver of all boons and the death of death.भानुकोटिभास्वरं भव...
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Sahasrakavacha Rakshasa
Sahasrakavacha Rakshasa This story happened, long ago, much before the Mahabharatha war in the Treta Yuga. It was about a rakshasa who could have made a difference to the Mahabharata war but did not. Who is he?The forest was still. The bees and birds were still. The animals were pensive. Everyone was watching the giant man who was standing on one leg and praying towards Lord Surya. His na...
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Mura - the slayer of Mura
Murari – The slayer of Mura Mura was walking around his land. He was shocked to see heaps of dead Asuras. He was worried about the fate of the Asuras and wanted to become powerful and invincible to protect his clan. He decided he would get some divine support. Who better than his own grandfather, Lord Brahma? Who was this Mura who called Brahma his grandfather? He was the son Sage Kash...
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#JyotirlingaBhimashankar
Jyothirlingas #BhimaShankarThe Jyothirlingas have a significant religious, spiritual, historical and religious importance in Bharat. In addition to being a must do in the pilgrim circuit, the Jyothirlingas have a story to tell. Let us understand and appreciate the puranic stories behind these places, the history and the societal significance in the present context.Somnath is the oldest Jyothi...
