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Bhishma’s Wisdom: Lessons from the Bed of Arrows

By admin January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify in English and Hindi. This story is about Bhishma Pitamah, who, while lying on a bed of arrows after the Kurukshetra war, shared his wisdom with Yudhishthira and the Pandavas. His teachings on righteousness, leadership, and duty continue

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Krishna Protects the Pandavas from Bhishma Pitamah

By admin August 10, 2023August 10, 2023

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. In the midst of the Mahabharata battlefield, doubts about Bhishma’s commitment arise as Duryodhana seeks to ignite his fervor, leading to a touching encounter with Draupadi and the divine intervention of Lord Krishna. Characters in the story: Lord

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The Story of Loyalty and Honour: Bhishma’s Five Golden Arrows

By admin April 12, 2023April 14, 2023

The story follows the exchange of powerful arrows between Bhishma and Duryodhana during the Mahabharata war, and the consequences that ensued. Characters in the story: Bhishma: Bhishma is a revered warrior in the Indian epic, Mahabharata, who is known for his oath of celibacy and unwavering loyalty to his kingdom.

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How Dattatreya Guided Parashurama from Raging Warrior to Peaceful Sage

By admin August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. Parashurama, the great warrior, meets Lord Dattatreya and learns how to find peace by conquering himself instead of others. Characters in the story: Lord Dattatreya: Lord Dattatreya is a revered deity in Hinduism, embodying the trinity of Brahma,

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Bhagavad Gita to Battlefield: The Strategic Mastery of the Mahabharata War

By admin August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

No time for reading the blog? Give it a listen on Spotify. Beyond narrative and morality, the Kurukshetra war was a masterpiece of military strategy – here are the brilliant battlefield tactics that shaped history’s greatest epic. The Mahabharata war wasn’t just a clash of armies—it was a masterclass in

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Five Turning Points That Decided the Mahabharata War

By admin July 13, 2025July 13, 2025

No time for reading the blog? Give it a listen on Spotify. A few shocking moments—heartbreaking deaths, clever tricks, and fateful choices—changed the course and outcome of the Mahabharata war. The Kurukshetra War, the cataclysmic clash at the heart of the Mahabharata, raged for eighteen brutal days, its outcome hanging

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Shishupal’s Curse and Krishna’s Justice: A Journey from Hatred to Liberation

By admin May 9, 2025May 9, 2025

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. The epic tale of Shishupal’s cursed destiny, hatred for Krishna, and ultimate redemption through divine justice. Characters in the story: Lord Krishna: Lord Krishna is one of the most popular and revered deities in Hinduism. He is worshiped

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The Pilgrimage of Peace: Krishna and Arjuna’s Journey After the War

By admin April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. After the Mahabharata war, a guilt-stricken Arjuna journeys with Krishna to find peace—and learns that true healing begins within. Characters in the story: Lord Krishna: Lord Krishna is one of the most popular and revered deities in Hinduism.

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Krishna’s Role in the Mahabharata: Strategist, Friend, or God?

By admin April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

No time for reading the blog? Give it a listen on Spotify in English. In the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna was more than a god—he was a strategist who outplayed fate, a friend who steadied Arjuna’s bow, and the silent architect of dharma’s victory. The Mahabharata, an epic of cosmic battles,

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Powerful Women in Ramayana and Mahabharata: Divine Femininity Unveiled

By admin March 8, 2025March 8, 2025

No time for reading the blog? Give it a listen on Spotify in English and Hindi. Discover the untold strength of women in Hindu epics! Explore how Sita, Draupadi, Kunti, and others redefined resilience, strategy, and empowerment in Ramayana & Mahabharata. The Ramayana and Mahabharata aren’t just ancient tales—they’re treasure

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Makar Sankranti: Date, Spiritual Meaning, and Festive Traditions

By admin January 11, 2025January 11, 2025

No time for reading the blog? Give it a listen on Spotify in English and Hindi. Makar Sankranti is a special festival that celebrates the sun’s shift into Capricorn, marking a time for new beginnings, gratitude, and the start of Uttarayana. Makar Sankranti, also called Sankranti or Makar Sankrant, is

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The Eternal Sage-Warrior: Parashurama’s Journey Through Time

By admin January 4, 2025January 4, 2025

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify in English and Hindi. This is the story of Parashurama, the eternal warrior-sage and sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, who transcends time and Yugas to uphold dharma and balance in the universe. From a protector in Satya Yuga

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The Ashta Vasus: A Story of Curse and Redemption

By admin November 25, 2024November 25, 2024

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. This is the story of the Ashta Vasus, eight celestial beings cursed to be born as mortals on Earth due to a mistake they made. It unfolds a tale of redemption, sacrifice, and the birth of Bhishma, one

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When Krishna Almost Broke His Promise and Picked Up the Sudarshan Chakra

By admin November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. Read the story of Lord Krishna almost breaking his promise by picking up his Sudarshan Chakra during the Mahabharata war when Arjuna hesitated to strike back against the fierce attack of Bhishma Pitamaha. Characters in the story: Lord

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Barbarika: The Sacrificing Warrior Worshipped as Khatu Shyamji

By admin September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. The story of Barbarika, a mighty warrior and Bhima’s grandson, shows his great strength and sacrifice in the Mahabharata war. With Lord Krishna’s guidance, his sacrifice saved all the warriors and ensured the victory of good over evil.

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Story of Parashurama and the Five Ghosts

By admin July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. In the Mahabharata, Bhishma narrates the tale of Parashurama and five cursed ghosts, encountered during his pilgrimage. This story highlights the significance of performing charity with a pure and compassionate heart. Characters in the story: Parashurama: Parashurama is

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Rukmani’s Love for Shri Krishna

By admin August 4, 2023August 4, 2023

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. The story revolves around Princess Rukmani’s desire to marry Shri Krishna despite her brother’s objections, leading to an adventurous and divine union in the kingdom of Vidarbha. Characters in the story: Lord Krishna: Lord Krishna is one of

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The Tale of Amba and Shikhandi: Vengeance Reborn

By admin July 26, 2023July 26, 2023

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. In this story, we witness Amba, a resolute princess driven by vengeance against Bhishma, transcending death to be reborn as Shikhandi. Armed with a powerful garland bestowed by Lord Kartikeya, her mission for retribution spans lifetimes and intertwines

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Parashuram and Karna: The Guru’s Curse and the Warrior’s Destiny

By admin April 22, 2023April 23, 2023

Parashuram, a warrior and mentor to many, once taught Karna, only to later curse him for lying about his caste. Characters in the story: Lord Parashuram: Lord Parashuram is the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu and is known for his fierce temper and mastery of weaponry and warfare. Karna: Karna

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