By Tune in on Spotify for a deeper exploration of this blog. In the heart of Ayodhya stands Hanuman Garhi, a fortress-temple where Hanuman is revered not as a humble servant, but as the vigilant king and eternal protector of Ram’s sacred city. In the sacred city of Ayodhya, where every
The Celestial Origin of Goddess Ganga
Listen to the podcast on Spotify for a deeper dive into this story. This is the story of how a river born in the highest heavens became the sacred lifeline of Earth. Characters in the story: Vamana: Vamana, also referred to as Trivikrama, Urukrama, and Upendra, is the fifth avatar
Fate vs Free Will: Are the Heroes Truly Free?
Listen to the podcast on Spotify for a deeper dive into this blog. Across the epics and Puranas, destiny moves like a tide — but the question is whether the heroes swim with it, against it, or consciously through it. There’s a tension that runs quietly through our epics and
When Krishna Bent the Rules: Is Dharma Always Straight?
No time for reading the blog? Give it a listen on Spotify. When the guardian of cosmic order, Krishna, bent the rules, He wasn’t breaking Dharma. He was redefining what righteousness looks like in an unjust world. The air at Kurukshetra was thick with dust and despair. Arjuna, the greatest
The Story of Markandeya and the Child on the Banyan Leaf
No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. This story from the Markandeya Purana describes how the sage Markandeya witnessed the cosmic dissolution and discovered the entire universe resting within a divine child floating on a banyan leaf. Characters in the story: Rishi Markandeya: Rishi Markandeya
Why Vithoba Stands with His Hands on His Waist
No time for reading the blog? Give it a listen on Spotify. Vithoba’s silent posture tells a story of devotion, patience, and a god who chose to wait rather than be worshipped. In Pandharpur, before devotees notice the crown or the garland, they notice the stance. Vithoba does not recline
Arunachala: The Hill That Is Shiva
No time for reading the blog? Give it a listen on Spotify. Arunachala of Tiruvannamalai is not merely a sacred hill but a living embodiment of Shiva, where every step around it becomes a journey into the deepest layers of the Self. In the sacred town of Tiruvannamalai, rising quietly
Shiva When Silent, Vishnu When Creative: The Gods Living Within Us
No time for reading the blog? Give it a listen on Spotify. In Sanatan Dharma, Shiva and Vishnu are living states of consciousness that shape how we pause, act, dissolve, and sustain our lives. The gods are not only beings we worship. In Sanatan thought, they are states of awareness
Krishna’s 16,000 Wives Explained: Myth, Meaning, and Dharma
No time for reading the blog? Give it a listen on Spotify. Often misunderstood, the story of Krishna’s 16,000 wives reveals an act of compassion meant to restore dignity and express the highest form of dharma. The story of Lord Krishna’s 16,000 wives is often misunderstood when read only at
Origin of the Avadhoot Avatar of Lord Shiva
No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. This story explains why Lord Shiva took the Avadhoot form—to humble Lord Indra’s ego through stillness, not force. Characters in the story: Lord Shiva: Lord Shiva, a major deity in Hinduism, is revered as the destroyer of evil
How Lord Krishna Received the Sudarshan Chakra from Agni
No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. A Mahabharata story that tells how Lord Krishna received the Sudarshan Chakra while helping Agni burn the Khandava Forest and restore balance in the universe. Characters in the story: Lord Krishna: Lord Krishna is one of the most popular
The Story Behind How Morya Became Part of Ganpati’s Name
No time for reading the blog? Give it a listen on Spotify. A simple devotee’s unwavering faith was so powerful that Lord Ganpati chose to walk toward him, forever joining his own name with the call Ganpati Bappa Morya. When people in Maharashtra chant “Ganpati Bappa Morya”, they’re not just
Gupta Navratri and the Dasha Mahavidyas: The Hidden Path of Inner Shakti
No time for reading the blog? Give it a listen on Spotify. Gupta Navratri (19 January to 28 January) is a sacred time for quiet inner worship, where the focus shifts from outer celebration to inner transformation. Gupta Navratri is not about visibility. It is about intensity. This quieter Navratri
Sita as Mahakali: The Slaying of Sahasra Ravana in the Adbhuta Ramayana
No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. From the Adbhuta Ramayana, this story reveals how Sita, the supreme embodiment of Shakti, destroys the thousand-headed Sahasra Ravana during Rama and Sita’s return from Lanka, unveiling her true cosmic power beyond all illusion. Characters in the story:
When Hanuman First Faced Ravana — Praise Before the Warning
No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. In the Valmiki Ramayana, Hanuman meets Ravana not as a warrior but as a messenger who first acknowledges Ravana’s greatness, then warns him that pride will undo it. Characters in the story: Hanuman: Hanuman is a revered deity
