King Yudhishtra and Charity Once, after King Yudhishtra regained his kingdom following the great war, a man came to him asking for charity (alms). Yudhishtra Maharaj, busy with his work,…
Once, as Lord Rama and his army of monkeys prepared for war with Ravana, Rama ordered his army to build a bridge over the sea. The work began immediately. The…
The Old Saree There once was a lady who lived in a small village. She bought a white saree. Transformation of the Saree She wore it for a long time,…
Sudama was a comrade and schoolmate of Sri Krishna. They studied together under the Guru Sandipani. The Task of Collecting Firewood Among many other students, Sri Krishna, Sudama, and others…
The Power of the Lord's Name After Lord Rama returned to his kingdom from exile, a group of sages began to argue about the superiority of the Lord's Name over…
Lord Siva's Journey to Vrindavan Once, while in deep meditation on Mount Kailash, Lord Siva heard the sweet vibration of Krsna playing His divine flute. Mesmerized, he entered samadhi and…
Once, Lord Śiva, after giving a benediction to a demon named Vṛkāsura, the son of Śakuni, found himself in a very dangerous position. Vṛkāsura was searching for a quick and…
Introduction to Kaushika's Anger Once, Sage Markandeya visited Yudhishthira Maharaja and told the following story – "I am no crane." Brahmana Kaushika was a strict brahmachari who was strong and…
The Birth of Prahlada Maharaja Hiranyakshipu's Quest for Power Once, Hiranyakshipu decided to go to the forest to perform penance. Ignoring the inauspicious omens such as earthquakes and fire seen…
There are some devotees who want to show off. For hours they meditate, for hours they chant, for hours they repeat the name of Lord Krishna. They look down upon…