Jatayu's Valor and Devotion In the Ramayana, Jatayu was an aged vulture and the king of his kind. Despite his old age and frailty, when he saw Sita in distress…
The Student's Dilemma There was once a poor boy who attended school. During the annual Father's Day ceremony, the teacher requested that the students contribute something. In those days, teachers,…
The Birth of Sishupala In the Mahabharata, Bhishmacharya addresses Lord Krishna as 'Damodara,' meaning one who is very tolerant. This name is used in only a few instances in the…
The Story of Ramu Once there lived a boy called Ramu. One day, he stole a book from one of his classmates. Instead of punishing him, his mother appreciated him.…
Krishna's Praise for King Janaka In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna praises only one personality: King Janaka. This is significant given the vast array of characters and sages within Hindu…
The Legend of Shankhasura In ancient times, there was a demon named Shankhasura who was so terrifying that even the devas (gods) hid from him in a cave on Mount…
Sankara's Journey to Srisailam Followed by Suresvaracharya and other disciples, Adi Shankaracharya moved southwards. In due course, the party reached the Srisailam hills in Andhra Pradesh. During those times, a…
The Story A rich man had three sons. As he grew older, he decided to give his property to the son who would value the wealth he had earned. He…
The Story of the Brahmana Once there was a brahmana who lived next to the Lord Jagannath temple in Puri. Every day, he supplied water to the temple but never…
Vrndavana: Krishna’s Eternal Home Sri Vrndavana is not merely a tirtha (holy place); it is Bhagavan’s own dhama (abode), His eternal home. Vrndavana is Krishna's svarupa (form) because Krishna and…