When King Yayati entered into marriage with Devayani, the loyal and charming daughter of the Shukracharya, he accepted two thousand of Devayani’s maids as his companions. Sharmishtha, the daughter of Vrishparva was one of them. Shukracharya had strictly prohibited Yayati to never touch or to speak with Sharmistha in solitude. King Yayati and Devayani were…
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Wanna know beginning of Sanjivani vidya? Here’s story from Mahabharata. Once upon a time, there was a huge conflict between the Gods and the Demons for the wealth of the three worlds including all the animate and inanimate creatures. With the desire to win over it, the gods appointed Brihaspati, son of sage Angira, as…
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Who is Veda Vyasa? Krishna Dvaipayana also famously known as Veda Vyasa is known one of the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is compiler of four vedas (Rigveda, Sama Veda, Yajurveda and Arthaveda) Eighteen Puranas,Srimad Bhagavatam and epic poem Mahabharata. According to scriptures Vyasa Deva was son of Maha Rishi and Princess Satyavati. Vyasa Dev…
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What is Vedic stories about? Vedic Stories aims to explore stories, philosophies, principles and schools of Santana Dharma. This website purely writes about the authentic knowledge of Vedas. Since, Santana Dharma has so many branches that one life would not be enough to write about each and every part of it. But also, we aim…
Read moreMahabharat: Total Verses and Parts
Verses and Parta Mahabharat is ancient Hindu epic written by sage Vyas. It is one of the longest epic poems in the world. It has multiple chapters, also called parva. The chapters vary according to different version but the most common has 18 parvas. The poem has 100,000 verses, 200,000 lines and 1.8 million words….
Read moreFinal words of Bhisma Pitamah
Who is Bhisma Pitamah? Bhisma Pitamah, son of Ganga is grandfather of Pandavas and Kauravas. He was true born heir to the kingdom of Hastinapur. But he renounced the crown to satisfy the desire of his step-mother. His step mother wanted her son to the king. Therefore, to secure the position he promised for long…
Read moreWho watched Mahabharat 16 times?
Kakabhusundi’s curse Kakabhusundi, a remarkable saint mentioned in history and scriptures who is time traveler have seen Mahabharat 16 times. Each time it has different events and endings. He was staunch devotee of Lord Shiva but he looked down upon Lord Vishnu. His guru tried his best to make him understand but he failed. One…
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Arjuna’s chariot is often mentioned as divine chariot. It survived entire Mahabharat till last date. Find out the secrets of Arjuna’s chariot mentioned in Mahabharat text. Krishna and Arjuna Arjuna is said to be chief among Pandavas. The reason behind is because he has no individuality apart from Krishna. Arjuna and Lord Krishna are known…
Read moreHow does desire lead to suffering?
The root of all desires lies in attraction. As we see, taste, smell, feel, and hear, we become captivated. Gradually, this enchantment draws us closer, and from this allure, desire is born. https://amzn.to/4bI3i3C When the topic of desire is discussed in spirituality, it is mostly about transcending material desires. It is mainly about miseries the…
Read moreTemple activities: 5 Delightful to do
Embark on temple visits for spiritual enlightenment. Key practices include offering obeisance, circling the temple, heartfelt prayers, lighting lamps, and seeking spiritual company. These rituals lead to profound connection and self-realization.
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