Beyond the structural bounds of historical recording, the spiritual baseline of ancient India was mapped out by the Saptarishi—the seven supreme seers who perceived the eternal vibrational truths of the Vedas through…
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Hanuman Chalisa: Rhythm, devotion and spiritual power
Why does a 40-verse hymn hold such immense power over millions of hearts daily? Composed by the legendary 16th-century poet Tulsidas, the Hanuman Chalisa is one of the most widely recited devotional…
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Ashtavakra, the pre-born genius
Can true intellect be limited by a deformed body? Originating from the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, the legendary story of Ashtavakra chronicles a young boy born with eight physical deformities who…
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Devotion to duty is the true virtue: A Mahabharata tale
We often mistake the pursuit of spirituality for a journey that requires us to leave the ordinary world behind. We chase grand achievements, seek elevated status, and assume that enlightenment belongs only…
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The story of Uddalaka Aruni: A timeless tale of devotion
Long before he became one of the most revered Upanishadic sages in Indian philosophy, Aruni was simply a young student facing an impossible choice in the pelting rain. The Story of Uddalaka…
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Depth of devotion
Pride once entered the heart of Arjuna, the beloved friend of Lord Sri Krishna. Arjuna thought that none equalled him in love and devotion to his Lord and friend. The omniscient…
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Self-surrender has no scope for complaint
Once, when Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana went to take bath in the Pampa Lake, they thrust their bows and arrows into the ground on the bank. Coming out of the…
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The story of a squirrel
This is one more interesting short storiy from Ramayana for children. After the abduction of Sita, Lord Rama along with this army of monkey and bears, started making a bridge of stones…
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The three trees
Once upon a time, there were three trees which resided on the top of a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams for the future when the first…
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Lakshmana’s respect for Sita
This is an anecdote from the Ramayana that shows us how to live by the ideals of Gods who came down to Earth in human form. When Prince Rama went in exile…
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An epic dictation
The Mahabharata is India’s greatest epic. ‘Mahabharata’ means ‘Great India,’ India the Sublime. This unparalleled epic is six times the size of the Iliad and the Odyssey combined. The great sage Veda…
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A lesser known story from the Ramayana
After a long journey, Sri Ramchandra and the army of monkeys reached the southern coast and beheld the expanse of water separating them from Lanka. The search for Sita was over; Rama…