Spiritual(ism)
Upon successfully completing their task, Rama and Lakshmana retired for the night at Siddhashram, their hearts filled with deep satisfaction. At dawn, after performing the morning rites, they approached Sage Vishvamitra and, with folded hands, spoke, “We stand ready to serve you. Command us with whatever task you see fit, and we shall fulfill it…
Having absorbed the divine essence of celestial astras and mastered the powers of the weapon gods, Rama embarked on a journey on foot, following the venerable sage Visvamitra, whose greatness he now fully comprehended. The sage counseled Rama to maintain firm control over the withdrawal of the celestial arrows that he had so graciously bestowed…
At dawn, the valiant Rama and Lakshmana, having completed their morning rites, followed Sage Vishvamitra to the sacred banks of the Ganges. There, a gathering of sages brought forth a small but sturdy boat, adorned with seasonal flowers, fragrant creepers, and verdant leaves, a sight pleasing to the eye. “O great sage,” they humbly said,…
When King Dasaratha expressed his inability to honour his pledge to fulfil whatever Sage Vishwamitra asked of him, the sage grew furious but soon regained his composure, understanding the king’s hesitation stemmed from his deep attachment to his sons. With a calm yet firm tone, Vishwamitra addressed the king: “O King! You have pledged to…
King Dasaratha, overjoyed by the birth of his four sons to his queens, rewarded his subjects with great generosity. Gold coins, silver, precious stones, and ornaments were lavishly distributed among the people of Ayodhya—city folk, forest dwellers, and the residents of valleys and mountains alike. The Brahmins were granted fertile lands, cows, oxen, and chariots….
Ayodhya, the illustrious capital of Jambudweep, was governed by the esteemed King Dasaratha, whose rule was marked by wisdom and unmatched administrative prowess. His virtues of restraint and balance adorned his character like jewels, admired and emulated by his subjects. The city’s fortifications were impenetrable, with gates and doors standing heavily guarded, ensuring its security….
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…
