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Five Turning Points That Decided the Mahabharata War
By admin July 13, 2025July 13, 2025 Blog

Five Turning Points That Decided the Mahabharata War

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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Bhishma’s Wisdom: Lessons from the Bed of Arrows
By admin January 2, 2025January 2, 2025 Mahabharata

Bhishma’s Wisdom: Lessons from the Bed of Arrows

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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The Ashta Vasus: A Story of Curse and Redemption
By admin November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 Vishnu Purana

The Ashta Vasus: A Story of Curse and Redemption

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 Mahabharata

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

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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By admin August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 Mahabharata

Krishna Protects the Pandavas from Bhishma Pitamah

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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By admin July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 Mahabharata

The Tale of Amba and Shikhandi: Vengeance Reborn

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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By admin April 12, 2023April 14, 2023 Mahabharata

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

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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Smashanavasi: Why Shiva Dwells in the Cremation Ground

Smashanavasi: Why Shiva Dwells in the Cremation Ground

Hanuman Garhi, Ayodhya: The Fortress of Faith Where Hanuman Reigns as Protector King

Hanuman Garhi, Ayodhya: The Fortress of Faith Where Hanuman Reigns as Protector King

The Celestial Origin of Goddess Ganga

The Celestial Origin of Goddess Ganga

Fate vs Free Will: Are the Heroes Truly Free?

Fate vs Free Will: Are the Heroes Truly Free?

When Krishna Bent the Rules: Is Dharma Always Straight?

When Krishna Bent the Rules: Is Dharma Always Straight?

The Story of Markandeya and the Child on the Banyan Leaf

The Story of Markandeya and the Child on the Banyan Leaf

Why Vithoba Stands with His Hands on His Waist

Why Vithoba Stands with His Hands on His Waist

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Arunachala: The Hill That Is Shiva

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Krishna’s 16,000 Wives Explained: Myth, Meaning, and Dharma

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The Story Behind How Morya Became Part of Ganpati’s Name

Gupta Navratri and the Dasha Mahavidyas: The Hidden Path of Inner Shakti

Gupta Navratri and the Dasha Mahavidyas: The Hidden Path of Inner Shakti

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