Spiritual(ism)
“O Sages, learned scholars and noble Brahmins,” addressed Visvamitra, his voice imbued with solemnity and purpose, “farewell to you, and accept my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support, which enabled me to uphold my vow.” With that, he spoke of his intent, saying, “O great souls, though I encountered obstacles in the southern lands, I…
O Rama! The sons of Vasishtha, upon hearing King Trishanku’s words, were greatly disturbed, their hearts filled with a fiery resentment. The notion of allowing anyone to challenge the honor of their father was an affront to their loyalty, and anger stirred in each of them. Yet, as custom and courtesy demand, they upheld their…
The powerful warrior tribes of the Paplavas, Sakas, and Yavanas—created by the divine cow, Sabala—were struck down by the formidable might of King Visvamitra. With unparalleled strength, he overcame these celestial warriors. But, not yet sated, he gave leave to Sabala to create new forces of even greater prowess. Sabala then let out a thunderous…
King Vishwamitra approached the sage Vasishtha, bowing with deep reverence. The sage, reciprocating with appropriate honor, invited the king to sit comfortably, and the two settled into conversation. “O King,” Vasishtha began, “blessings upon you. Are you well and in good health? You are known for your bravery and virtue. Tell me, do you rule…
When Indra was stripped of his brilliance by the curse cast upon him by the sage Gautama, he sought the aid of all divine unions—the gods, the Yakshas, the Gandharvas, and the sages. To them, he recounted his plight, explaining that he had been compelled to counteract the power of Gautama’s penance to fulfill the…
Rama, after Indra had ruthlessly slain her sons, the grief-stricken Diti approached her husband, Sage Kashyapa, son of Marichi, with a heart laden with sorrow. She cried out, “O Lord Kashyapa, Indra has destroyed all my children, mercilessly. You are my protector; grant me a boon! Bless me with a son who shall overcome Indra…
When Brahma returned with his entourage, Bhageeratha resumed his austere penance, standing on a single toe, invoking the Lord of Elements, Shiva. Pleased by Bhageeratha’s devotion, Shiva addressed him, “O King, with your selfless purpose, I shall bear the sacred Ganga upon my head.” On Shiva’s assurance, Ganga, daughter of Himavat and purifier of sins,…
Addressing the supplicants, Brahma spoke with a reassuring calm, “Fear not. The earth lies under the protection of Vasudeva, who appears now in the form of Kapila. However, it will soon be disrupted by the sons of Sagara, who, driven by their boundless zeal, shall dig deep and disturb all habitats. They will meet their…
In days of yore, the divine assembly, led by Agni and wise sages, approached the exalted Brahma, entreating him to bestow upon them a new commander, for their current chief, Rudra, had entered into a profound penance that would endure for countless years. Perceiving their need, Brahma proposed that Agni might persuade the river goddess…
O Rama! Once Brahmadatta had taken all the maidens as his brides, a sense of emptiness weighed upon the noble Kusanabha. Yearning for a son, he turned to contemplation, and in that moment, his father, the wise Kusa, spoke words of prophecy: “A righteous son shall be born to you, bearing the name Gadhi. He…
