Spiritual(ism)
Ravana, consumed by the weight of his own immortality, sought counsel from Brahma himself. Despite his countless boons, a shadow of fear always loomed over him—the fear of death, which gnawed at his soul and filled his heart with sorrow. In his restless quest to escape this inevitable fate, Ravana questioned sages and gods alike,…
Lakshman Rao Upadhyayula O Rama, Devarshi Narada speaks: Now I shall recount to you an ancient tale, witnessed by the great souls of yore. Listen, O wise and noble king, to the story of Ravana, the wicked foe who dared to abduct Sita, despite knowing the enmity he would incite with you, O Lord. This…
Lakshman Rao Rama and his brothers, along with the gathered guests, were astonished at the remarkable tale of Vali and Sugreeva. In this moment of wonder, the revered sage Narada arrived, and Rama greeted him with the utmost respect. “O Brahma Rishi,” Rama began, “we understand that Surya and Indra were destined to play key…
Lakshman Rao King Rama lay in a pleasant slumber, while the court singers melodiously filled the air with their songs, accompanied by the gentle strains of traditional instruments. The soothing sound brought joy to all who listened, mingling with the systematic chanting of the Vedas by the sages. The soft jingling of small bells, stirred…
Lakshman Rao Vāyu, holding his fainted son in his arms, his face drained of all strength, his golden ornaments scattered upon his chest, wept bitterly. With deep sorrow and reverence, he prayed to Brahma, the Creator, “O great Creator, save my son! My heart aches to see him lifeless and fallen.” Brahma, reciting the sacred…
Lakshman Rao After being released by Arjuna at the request of Sage Pulastya, Ravana departed from Mahishmathi, unshaken and content, assured of his strength, and fortified by the blessings of gods and sages alike. Ravana had devised a method to prove his supremacy—seeking out the strongest of men and provoking them to combat, driven by…
Lakshman Rao After completing his dance and the recitation of the Samagana, Ravana, the mighty ruler of Lanka, prepared to conduct a sacred pooja to Lord Shiva. He gathered flowers and river water, setting up his worship on the banks of the Narmada. At the same moment, King Arjuna of Mahishmathi was frolicking in the…
Lakshman Rao O mighty Rama, with hands humbly folded in surprise, addressed the embodiment of wisdom, the revered sage Agastya: “This tyrant, Ravana—where are the brave kings to stand against his cruelty? Are there no monarchs bold enough to quell his aggression? Can no devoted and well-trained rulers capture and imprison this demon?” With a…
Lakshman Rao Meghanada, with his prize captive Indra in tow, reached Lanka. Commanding his forces to return home and rest, he left for the palace. Ravana too, bolstered with arrogance, returned, proud of having brought the Lord of the Three Worlds as a near-prisoner of war. Meanwhile, the gods in heaven, distressed by this alarming…
Lakshman Rao At the break of dawn, the fierce struggle for dominance erupted, tearing into foes with the clashing of heavy weapons, as each warrior’s hope to vanquish their enemy grew with the rising sun. Madness reigned, blood spilled, and droplets rose on the wind, forming a deep crimson veil that hung above, casting a…
