Acharya Chanakya's policies are considered highly progressive and beyond the limits and scope of understanding of an era that it was written in. There are several examples in the present society who have benefitted by the precepts and examples ...
Ravana and his brother Kumbhakarna were born as demons as a result of misbehaving with Rishi Sanath Kumara in their previous births as doorkeepers of Lord Vishnu. Their arrogance led to their downfall and also a curse from the Rishi. As ...
Dussehra is of paramount significance and as standing evidence of the historical epoch that saw the revival and victory of Dharma over Adharma. Rama, a symbol of Dharma or righteousness, eliminated Ravana, the symbol of evil, in a bitter war that ...
Mandodari, which means one of the slender waists, was the famous queen consort of King Ravana, the King of Lanka. Gratefully remembered by the ardent readers of Indinan mythological text Ramayana for her magnanimous gestures and for dealing with Ravana's situation ...
There is a religious belief that when the Asuras created ruckus on the Earth and it kept increasing with each passing day, then Gods used to take new forms or incarnations to protect his devotees and bring peace on the Earth. ...
Dussehra 2022 falls on October 5. This festival is proof and belief that no matter how big or strong evil is, the good will always conquer it. It is a symbol of the fact that we can conquer our negative traits ...
What comes to your mind when you hear about Kumbhakarna? A mythological character that is known to sleep for as long hours. In fact, it would be needless to mention that almost all of us have been referred to as 'Kumbhakarna' ...
On 5 October 2022, Dussehra or Vijayadashami is being celebrated all over India. Dussehra comes from two Sanskrit words, 'Dush' means evil and 'Hara' means destroying. Although Dussehra celebrates the victory of good over evil, the stories behind the festival are different ...
Lord Shiva is a deity who can be pleased with minimal offering. While he is generally remembered for giving good health, removal of diseases, etc. by his devotees, a chant dedicated to him can even make you richer. Yes, there is ...
Though Ravana has been depicted as a negative character in the Ramayana, he was actually a highly respected Brahmin. He was a great scholar, a great ruler and an even greater maestro of the Veena. He was a learned Brahmin, a ...
Ravana is well known as a demon from Sri Lanka who kidnapped Goddess Sita and was defeated by Lord Ram, who is also believed to be the seventh avatar or be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Ravana was defeated by Lord ...
Success of Spirit the Vali episode The spiritual essence in man can kill and destroy Ravan, the ten headed monstrosity of extroversions. It can do it with the army of monkeys. An educated man reading this should ...