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anecdote | The story of King Kuru and Kurukshetra |
Kuru was son of Samvaran and Tapti, an Apasarus. Kuru mastered all knowledge and was good in ... Read More |
VmP |
anecdote | Ten Incarnations of Shiva and Shakti |
The ten incarnations of Siva with feminine Shakti according to Purana is as follows The... Read More |
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anecdote | Where do Lord Narayana really exist |
In ancient times, there lived a noble and learned king named Ashvashira. Once,sage Kapila... Read More |
VsP |
anecdote | Who is most likely to attain Moksha ? |
In the ancient times, there lived a brahmin named Sanyaman, a descendant of sage Atri. One day,... Read More |
VsP |
Bhakta’s story | The story of Prahlada and Narasimhavatar |
Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha were sons of Diti and Kashyapa. Vishnu in Varaha Avatar recovered... Read More |
Bg.P. Bv.P. Vs.P. |
Bhakta’s story | The birth of Nandi and his devotion |
Shilada was a learned ascetic. Once he wished to have a son, so began to pray to Shiva for the... Read More |
Ku.P. |
Bhakta’s story | Story of Dhruva |
Dhruva was son of King Uttanapada and Suneeti. The king had another wife, Suruchi and a... Read More |
VsP |
Birds story | The story of doves serving an unknown guest |
In the Brahmagiri Mountain there lived once a hunter who made a living by killing birds and... Read More |
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Birds story | The story of four learned birds |
Tarkshi was an apsara born as a bird because of a curse. In her eathly life she was wife of... Read More |
Mk.P. |
Boon and curse | The King Parikshith turns a curse into a boon |
Once upon a time Raja Parikshit went on a hunting expedition. He got tired and felt hunger and... Read More |
Bg.P. |
Boon and curse | Story of Tulasi and Shaligram |
Once, Lakshmi was born as Tulasi to royal couple Dharmadhwaja and Malati owing to the curse of... Read More |
Bt.P. |
Boon and curse |
Once, Lakshmi was born as Tulasi to royal... |
Once during hunting Dasaratha become tired. While resting on the banks of river Sarayu he... Read More |
Rm |
Boon and curse | Upamanyu - Son of a poor lady |
Upamanyu was son of a poor lady who has been living at the mercy of her brother. Upamanyu... Read More |
Li.P |
Description | An Introduction to Siva Mahapuranam |
Siva Mahapurana as its name suggest is a holy text dedicated to and glorify Lord Siva. Siva... Read More |
S.P. |
Description | The Death Ceremonies and their purpose |
Vedas do not prescribe any ceremony for the dead though some of its verses were sung during... Read More |
Gd.P. |
Description | Dreams Omens and Signs |
A fairly detailed analysis of dreams, Omens and Signs are provided in Agni Purana. There are... Read More |
Ag. P. |
Description | Obstacles in the path of Yoga |
A Sadaka may experience numerous obstacles while practicing Yoga; laziness, restlessness,... Read More |
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Description | Life after death according to Garuda Purana |
Due to the effect of karma, a man falls sick causing his death. The mode of one’s death also... Read More |
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Description | Nachiketa’s visit to Hell and its description |
Once Sage Uddalaka was irritated by his son Nachiketa during a Yaga for his unnecessary... Read More |
Vs.P. |
Facts | Idol of God: A concept from Vishnu Purana |
Vishnu Purana (2.14.32) offers a beautiful analogy to explain the concept of the idol that one... Read More |
Vs.P. |
Genealogy | Samjna replacing herself by Chaya as wife of Surya |
Kashyapa and Aditi had a son named Vivasvana. He was very bright and was thus known as the Sun... Read More |
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Genealogy | Why Draupadi had five husbands |
How did Draupadi became wife of five Pandavas !. Jaimini was in dilama over the dharmic... Read More |
Mk.P. |
Moral Story | Story of Janasruti and Raikva. |
Once upon a time there lived king named Janasruti famous for Charity and good conduct. He... Read More |
Chandogya Upanishad |
Moral Story | How did the Hanuman mark on Arjuna's flag happen? |
Arjuna, once during a tour of the country was much surprised to see the bridge... Read More |
MB |
Philosophy retold | Hamsa Gita or Uddhava Gita |
Yadu Chakravarthi once went to an Avadootha and asked him, despite good health and young age why... Read More |
Bg.P. |
Philosophy retold | The Ishvara Gita |
While Lomaharshana was reciting the Kurma Purana to the assembled sages, Krishna Dvaipayana... Read More |
Ku.P. |
Philosophy retold | The fundamental steps for Tatwa Gyaana |
Once there lived a great king named Indradyumna. He was virtuous and ruled the world well. He... Read More |
Ku.P. |
Philosophy retold | The arguments between Alaxander and Nagasanyasins |
Gymnosophists is the name given to Naked Sages (Naga Sanyasin) of Indian origin by Greek.... Read More |
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Primary Creation | Brahma Vishnu and Siva in early period of creation |
While Vishnu was in Yogic sleep on the water, a wonderful lotus sprouted from his navel. Its... Read More |
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Primary Creation | Various Vedavyasa in different Dwapara yuga |
In every dwapara yuga, a Vedavyasa is born so as to divide the Vedas and disseminate their... Read More |
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Primary Creation |
In every dwapara yuga, a Vedavyasa is born so... |
A Brahma Kalpa (cycle), or a day of Brahma consisting of a period of fourteen manvantaras,... Read More |
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Primary Creation | An extended list of Incarnations of Vishnu |
Lord Vishnu is the supreme almighty and the source of all creations. He is the nurturer of this... Read More |
Gd.P. |
Primary Creation | Kalpa and the Creation of Universe |
Lord Vishnu is the prime cause of creation. The whole Universe is his manifestation. It is He... Read More |
Vs.P. |
Primary Creation |
Lord Vishnu is the prime cause of creation.... |
Hiranyaksha, a mighty demon abducted Prithvi (Mother Earth) and sunk her into the underworld of... Read More |
Vs.P. |
Secondary Creation | Primary Creation of Human Being |
In the beginning, Brahma made unintentional and casual creations such as Tamas, Moha, Maha Moha,... Read More |
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Secondary Creation | Copulative Creations and birth of four Varna |
Brahma created one thousand couples from his mouth in the beginning of creation. These couples... Read More |
Mk.P. |
Story | Prahlad’s encounter with Nara-Narayana |
Once, Prahlad, the ardent devotee of Vishnu and son of demon King Hiranyakashipu asked sage... Read More |
VmP |
Story | Nala Damayanti |
Nala was the king of Nishadha Kingdom. He was very dharmic and everybody praised him for... Read More |
MB |
Story | The story of Bali and Lord Vaaman |
Bali was son of Virochan. He was also called Mahabali for the bravery. After his father's death,... Read More |
Vm.P. |
Story | The Expiation of Balaram |
Shri Krishna's brother Balarama wished to be impartial during the battle of Mahabharat. So, to... Read More |
M. |
Story | The wisdom of a fowler ? |
In the ancient times, there lived a brahmin by name, Sanyaman. He was a descendant of sage Atri.... Read More |
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Story | Sati’s request for a permanent dwelling |
While describing the Vaman Puran, the Senior Sage Pulastya told Narada that, once, Sati... Read More |
Vm.P. |
Story | The Story of Sukeshi’s Akashachari Nagara |
Sukeshi was was a virtuous and just king and the son of demon King Vidyutkeshi. He was a great... Read More |
Vm.P. |
Story | The Story of Chyavana Maharshi and Sukanya |
Sage Chyavana was the son of Bhrigu Maharshi and his wife Pauloma. Once while Chyavana was in... Read More |
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Story | Krishna’s Tapasya for a child |
Krishna was not having a child for many years. So, desirous of obtaining a son, Krishna went to... Read More |
M. |
Story | The arguments of Savitri before Yama |
In the ancient times, there lived a King named Ashwapati of Shakala Vamsa in Madra Desha.... Read More |
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Story | King Durjaya smitten by blind love |
Once there lived a king in Bharthvarsha named Durjaya. One day, King Durjaya happen to be at the... Read More |
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Story | The birth of Pradyumna |
The holy wedding of Krishna and Rukmini took place at Dwaraka with great pomp and in the... Read More |
Bh.P. |
Story | Yakshaprasna |
While during the Vanavasa period of Pandavas, a brahmin complained to them that a deer... Read More |
MB |
Story | Woodcutter, story of inviting Yama |
There was a hardworking woodcutter once lived in an unknown country. Every day he had to... Read More |
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Story | The stories about Bharthru Hari |
Barthrhari, was a great Grammarian, philosopher and poet in one. He is believed to be... Read More |
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Test of integrity | King Harichandra |
Raja Harishchandra was a famous Suryavamsa kind during the Treta Yuga. He was an embodiment of... Read More |
Mk.P. |