Spiritual(ism)
Lakshman Rao Ravana, driven by his ambition for dominion, embarked on a grand military expedition across the realms governed by the sun and moon. As he journeyed toward the domain of the sun, he rested overnight upon the majestic Mount Meru, renowned for its beauty and excellence. From there, he continued his voyage aboard the…
Lakshman Rao The ten-headed demon, Ravana, renowned for his ostentatious nature, stood before his ministers after his hollow victory over Yama, the Dharma Pala. They hailed him, “O victorious one, you are great, greater, and greatest, Dasanana! The universe is fortunate to witness your triumph.” Buoyed by their praise, Ravana proclaimed, “Our goal is to…
Lakshman Rao Ravana, the mighty lord, was terrorizing all realms, unchecked, bolstered by divine blessings that shielded him from defeat, even when his morality faltered. Sage Narada, upon encountering Ravana, discerned that the demon king mistook him for one who relished war and strife. Ravana, thinking to amuse himself, engaged Narada, but the sage, recognizing…
Lakshman Rao After receiving the blessings of Lord Sankara, Ravana embarked on his journey to conquer kingdoms. While flying in his celestial Pushpaka Vimana, he passed over the majestic Mount Himalaya. He descended near a secluded spot, where he saw a maiden seated on a mat of sacred grass, with deerskin beneath her. Her austere…
Lakshman Rao Upon his coronation as the sovereign of Lanka, Dasanana meticulously organized his military, forming combat divisions, assigning various battalions, and overseeing the collection and management of weapons, signifying his grand designs for a war that would challenge kings, demons, yakshas, and devas alike. Amidst his martial preparations, one day, he decided to find…
Lakshman Rao In the shadowed depths of Rasatala, Sumali, the demon king, awaited the opportune moment to re-establish his empire on earth. Blessed with divine powers, he roamed the land in the guise of a wealthy and magnificent merchant, ever watchful of his former kingdom, Lanka. As he moved among men, his eyes fell upon…
Lakshman Rao In the early hours of the morning, the assembly of sages, guests of King Rama, gathered at the banks of the Sarayu River. With reverence, they began chanting Vedic hymns to Surya Bhagwan as part of their daily rituals. The air around Ayodhya thrummed with sacred vibrations, casting a serene and peaceful glow…
Lakshman Rao In the ancient scriptures, the sages are described as hailing from different cardinal directions. This division is not geographical but symbolic, with each direction representing a distinct culture, belief system, faith, and method of religious ritual. However, the underlying truth, or Dharma, remains one. This concept helps us understand how to approach and…
Lakshman Rao After eliminating all threats to his kingdom, Lord Srirama sat in council with his advisors and brothers, contemplating further measures for peace and prosperity. During their discussion, a messenger sought permission to report a pressing matter. Upon receiving consent, the messenger informed them that one hundred sages, led by Chyavana and Bhargava, had…
Lakshman Rao After parting from Sita, Rama found himself consumed by grief, struggling between his personal sorrow and his official responsibilities as king. His heart was heavy, yet he knew he could not let his emotions cloud his judgment. Lakshmana, ever the voice of reason, reminded Rama of the paramount importance of duty above all…
