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Bhai Dooj: A Story of Love Between Brother and Sister
By admin November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Padma Purana

Bhai Dooj: A Story of Love Between Brother and Sister

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. This is the story of Yamuna and her brother Yamraj, whose deep love for each other created the tradition of Bhai Dooj. It’s a celebration of the strong and lasting bond between brothers and sisters. Characters in the

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By admin July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 Shiva Purana

When Lord Yama Lost His Good Looks

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. Lord Yama, the god of death, started as a cheerful and handsome deity before his transformation into the fearsome figure often portrayed riding a buffalo with a mace and a noose. This change in his depiction originated from

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By admin July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 Ramayana

Hanuman’s Quest: In Search of Rama’s Ring

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. In the time of Rama Rajya, as the reign of perfect harmony neared its end, Hanuman embarked on a profound journey that would teach him the timeless nature of love, devotion, and the cyclic patterns of life and

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By admin July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 Shiva Purana

The Origin of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

No time for reading the story? Give it a listen on Spotify. This is a story of Markandeya’s devotion to Lord Shiva which granted him protection from death. It embodies the power of faith and the blessings that can arise from sincere prayer. Characters in the story: Markandeya: Markandeya is

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By admin April 2, 2023April 18, 2023 Garuda Purana

Beyond Death: The Ultimate Judgment of the Soul Based on Life’s Karma

Beyond Death refers to the belief that after physical death, the soul undergoes a final judgment based on the accumulation of its actions and deeds during life, known as karma, which ultimately determines the soul’s eternal fate. Characters in the story: Lord Yama: Lord Yama is the Hindu god of death

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By admin April 1, 2023April 22, 2023 Garuda Purana

Yama, the God of Death, Seeks Enlightenment from Lord Shiva to Overcome Grief after Losing his Son

After the death of his beloved son, Yama, the Hindu deity of death and justice, turns to Lord Shiva to seek enlightenment and find a way to overcome his overwhelming grief. Through his journey, Yama learns valuable lessons about life, death, and the human experience. Characters in the story: Lord

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The Story of Markandeya and the Child on the Banyan Leaf

The Story of Markandeya and the Child on the Banyan Leaf

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Why Vithoba Stands with His Hands on His Waist

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