The Birth of Alakshmi Lakshmi, the cosmic goddess of wealth and prosperity, had an older sister named Alakshmi, who was the epitome of undivine qualities. When the ocean was churned…
Dronacharya's Legacy Dronacharya was the archery teacher for both the Kauravas and the Pandavas. During those times, Dronacharya was unmatched in his skill with the bow and arrow. He had…
The Sinful Old Man In the Puranas, there is a story about an old man who was addicted to sinful activities and was known for his cruelty. Throughout his life,…
The Itchy Sage There was once a sage named Lomasha Rishi, who was known for his extremely hairy body. Each year that he lived, a hair would fall from his…
The Request for Siddha-Pranali Once, a householder follower of Gaura-kisora dasa Babaji approached him with a humble request. He sought siddha-pranali, or ekadasa-bhava initiation, which is a detailed process of…
The Scene One morning, after bathing in the sacred Ganges, Nimai Pandit (Lord Caitanya) sat down to teach Sanskrit to His students. Completely absorbed in Krishna, Nimai Pandit chanted the…
The Encounter One day, Lord Gauranga, accompanied by His companions, approached a washerman who was diligently beating clothes on a plank. Gauranga, filled with divine compassion and joy, requested the…
The Journey Through the Forest Once, Birbal, a minister in the court of Akbar, accompanied the emperor on an official journey. Birbal, known for his sharp intellect, was also a…
IIn India, Emperor Shahjahan, a grand ruler known for his magnificent creations like the Taj Mahal, found himself betrayed and imprisoned by his own son, Aurangzeb. Driven by an insatiable…
There was once a Muslim man who suffered from severe enteritis after consuming spoiled meat. Stricken with illness, he desperately ran into the woods to relieve himself. However, weakened by…