The Devotee’s Life in the River Ashram Once, in a tranquil forest where the Yamunā River flowed gently, lived a devout sage, absorbed in the service of Lord Kṛṣṇa. He…
A Temple Lamp Burning for the Lord In a sacred temple dedicated to Lord Hari, an eternal flame was maintained on the altar. The lamp burned day and night, fueled…
A Captive in the Forest Once, deep in the jungles near the Himālayas, an elephant king ruled over a large herd. He was powerful, majestic, and proud. But due to…
An Ancient Temple in the Mountains At the edge of a mountain village, nestled between cliffs and streams, there stood an ancient temple of Lord Viṣṇu. Time had weathered the…
The Power of Association with Saints In a sacred forest region where many saintly sages lived in hermitages, there was constant chanting of Hari-nāma, study of the Vedas, and glorification…
The Peaceful Temple and Its Surroundings In a remote countryside surrounded by fields and flowering trees, there stood a simple yet sacred temple of Lord Viṣṇu. Though not large or…
From the Padma Purāṇa A Serpent’s Journey Around the Temple In a peaceful village nestled among groves and fields, stood a splendid temple of Lord Viṣṇu at its very heart.…
In a grand temple dedicated to Lord Nārāyaṇa, the annual abhisheka ceremony—the ritual bathing of the deity—was being held. The temple was beautifully decorated, devotees had gathered in large numbers,…
Origin: Padma Purāṇa (inspired tale reflecting principles of bhakti and purification through association) A Humble Temple in a Quiet VillageIn a peaceful village adorned with green fields and old banyan…
In a village once famed for its scholars and ritualists, there lived a brāhmaṇa who had been born into a noble and learned family. In his youth, he had studied…