Exploring the 19 Avatars of Lord Shiva: Meaning & Significance Have you ever wondered about the diverse forms a deity can take? According to ancient Hindu texts, Lord Shiva has manifested in no fewer than nineteen distinct avatars. This isn’t just an intriguing detail; it reveals profound insights into his boundless nature and how he […]
The Demoness Who Tried to Poison a God: Unraveling the Tale of Lord Krishna and Putana Explore the mythical tale of Putana, the demoness sent to kill Lord Krishna, and his miraculous victory over her – a story brimming with deception, divine protection, and an unexpected twist. This isn’t just a children’s fable; it’s a
Aruni – the real disciple of his teacher We find many examples highlighting teacher and pupil’s relationship or depicting the devotion of the disciple towards its teacher. Ekalavya, Karna, Ram, Krishna all great gods of Indian mythology were great pupils as well. One such disciple is Aruni. Aruni was in gurukul – The teacher’s abode
Gurudakshina – importance of teacher Teacher or Guru is given tremendous importance in Indian culture, The Guru or teacher is greater than father in Indian culture. Though there are numerous incidents available depicting pupils who have sacrificed for their Gurus, many people do not know that Krishna was one such pupil who went to great