There is an interesting story related to Lord Vishnu’s mantra.

Lord Vishnu is described as Shantakaram; always peaceful and steady minded.

Once Sage Kashyapa was celebrating a yajna and all the sages had gathered to witness the same. Now there arose a doubt in their mind as to who was highest of all the divinities. Sage Narada replied that the Trinity – Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara were the highest of all, but Lord Vishnu was Supreme. Either praise or blame never disturbed him. He was every peaceful and in bliss. The sages asked Narada to prove it. Narada called sage Bhrigu aside, whispered something in his hear. Bhrigu was sent to verify the truth of Narada’s statement.

He first went to Brahmaloka. He saw that Lord Brahma was busy in his act of Creation. From afar, Bhrigu started condemning Lord Brahma. He said “Oh! Brahma you don’t have the proper knowledge of creation! Your creation is full of defects and faults. Therefore all your efforts are in vain. Not a single things in your creation is worth praising”. Lord Brahma was annoyed to hear these words. He got up from his seat and came forward to punish Bhrigu. But the sage ran away from Brahmaloka. Then Bhrigu went to Shivaloka. He saw Lord Shiva engaged in Tandava Nritya. From a distance Bhrigu began to criticise Lord Shiva. He said “Oh! You are not looking after your department properly at all. Your task is to destroy the evil of the world; but the world today is full of evil. You are busy dancing the whole day and are not performing the task allotted to you, why should we worship you then?” Lord Shiva was angry to hear this and he was about to open his third eye to burn the sage, but the sage ran away from there.

Then he went to Vaikuntha. He saw Lord Vishnu resting upon the Sesha. He got very angry seeing that Lord was not coming for his devotees but seemed to be engaged in self-enjoyment; he went near Lord Vishnu and kicked hard upon his chest. Then Bhrigu was afraid of the consequences and was about to run away. But to his surprise he saw Lord Vishnu getting up from his seat falling at his feet. The Lord said, “Oh sage! please forgive me for not noticing you and ignoring you, thereby causing anger to rise in you; My iron-like chest may have injured your foot. Let me press it and comfort you”. What great tolerance! What peaceful state! Bhrigu was taken back to hear these words and asked the Lord to forgive him.

Then the Sage came back to the council of the sages at the yajna and narrated the whole story. Hearing it, all the sages believed that Lord Vishnu alone was Shantaakaram and their doubt was cleared.

Read more about the mantra here:

Shantakaram Bhujagshayanam – Lord Vishnu Mantra

Today is auspicious festival of birth of Lord Hanumana. The great lord was born today. Lets remember and worship him today.

Mahavir Jayanti – birth of Lord Hanumana

Sankat Mochan temple (mandir)

Karna’ son Vrishketu survived the war of Mahabharata and later he grew close to Pandavas. He also accompanied Arjuna to Rajsuya yagya. In the famous incident of Arjuna killed by Babhruvahana, Vrishketu was also killed.

Shri Krishna held Vrishketu in high regard, as he chose to revive him before Arjuna.

Full story is here

Karna’s family – Vrushali and Vrishketu

Yes, this is true. The temple is at a height of about 3000 feet so the climate is normally cold and also every morning at 4; 30 am Abhishekam is done in which the idol is bathed with water, milk as well as other dravayam. After the bath sweat appears in form of fine water particles on the body of the idol . Sweat is wiped with silken cloth. On every thursday,  when ornaments are removed before sacred bath it is noticed that they are warm.

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Though we know that Lord Vishnu’s has ten incarnations, but few people know that actually there are twenty one incarnations.As per hindu Mythology and puranas, Lord Vishnu has 21 incarnations.

These are available in following articles:

21 incarnations of Lord Vishnu – Part 1

21 incarnations of Lord Vishnu- part 2

21 incarnations of Lord Vishnu – Part 3

Sage Durvasa is known for his curses. But there were times, when he was helpless before the power of a humble of follower of Lord Vishnu. One such instance was of Ambarisha. The full story goes as:

Ambarisha was a king and he was deeply into following Lord Vishnu. He and his queen used to observe various fasts over the year. On second day of Ekadashi, Ambarish had to end his fast. On that very day, Sage Durvasa paid a visit to Ambarisha.

Durvasa and Ambarisha

Sage Durvasa got angry with Ambarisha for petty reason and Ambarish resigned to his fate with folded hands. But nothing happens to a person, who is helped by the Lord himself. Lord Vishnu sends his sudarshan chakra to safeguard Ambarish.

The full story can be found here

As per a story, Sita is believed to be daughter of Ravana and his wife Mandodari. Soon after her birth, there was prediction that she will be the reason for the destruction of Ravana lineage.  Scared, Ravana scared decided to abandon the child. Sita was kept in a basket and buried in the ground where she was later discovered by King Janaka who adopted her.

This story appears in Sanghadasa’s Jaina version of Ramayana and also in Adbhuta Ramayana.

Another Story tells that she was incarnation of Manivati. According to Gunabhadra’s Uttara Purana, Ravana disturbs asceticism of Manivati and she pledges to take revenge on Ravana. She is later reborn as the daughter of Ravana and Mandodari. But, astrologers predict destruction of Ravana because of this child. So, Ravana orders to kill the child. Manivati is placed in a casket and buried in the ground of Mithila where she is discovered by some of the farmers of the kingdom. Then Janka, king of that state adopts her.

Read the story of Devi Sita here.