The story of Bhishma, Amba, Ambika, and Ambalika demonstrates the complex and tragic consequences of actions taken in the past, even when they are motivated by good intentions. The power of vows and the importance of honoring them, as well as the role of fate and destiny, are recurring themes in the Mahabharata. This is a tale that played a […]
Shantanu, the king of Hastinapur, was struck by Cupid’s arrow and fell deeply in love with Satyavati, a beautiful maiden he met by the banks of the river Jumna. However, her father, the chief of the fishermen, agreed to give her hand in marriage only if her son would inherit the throne to the exclusion of all others. Shantanu was […]
The story of Drona and Drupada’s friendship goes back to their days as students in the ashram of Sage Bharadwaja. Drona was a poor but talented boy, while Drupada was a prince of the Panchala kingdom. Despite their different backgrounds, they became the best of friends and made a promise to help each other whenever needed. As they grew up, […]
Long ago, there lived a queen named Gandhari, who was married to King Dhritarashtra. Gandhari was a virtuous and devoted wife, who loved her husband deeply. However, King Dhritarashtra was blind, and he always lived in darkness. So Gandhari vowed to share her husband’s darkness by always covering her eyes with a cloth. One day, a great saint named Krishna […]
The story of the birth of the Pandavas is an interesting one, full of twists and turns. It all started with the King of Hastinapur, Pandu, who had two wives – Kunti and Madri. One day, while Pandu was out hunting, he accidentally shot and killed a sage who was with his wife. The sage cursed Pandu that he would […]
Once during the exile period, the Pandavas were wandering in the forest when they came across a large monkey lying on their path. The monkey was none other than Hanuman, the son of the wind god and a devout follower of Lord Rama. Bhima, who was known for his immense strength and courage, tried to move the monkey out of […]
The story of Karna’s birth is a famous tale from the Indian epic Mahabharata. It goes as follows: Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas, was given a mantra by the sage Durvasa, which would allow her to invoke any god and bear a child with them. Curious to test the mantra, Kunti invoked the Sun god Surya and gave birth […]
The story of Ganga and Shantanu is a well-known tale from Indian mythology. It goes as follows: Once, King Shantanu of Hastinapur went hunting near the banks of the river Ganga. There he saw a beautiful woman, who was none other than the river goddess Ganga. Shantanu fell in love with her at first sight and approached her, asking for […]
Shakuni, also known as Subala, was a prince of the kingdom of Gandhara, which is present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. He was the youngest brother of Gandhari, who later married King Dhritarashtra of the Kuru dynasty and became the mother of the Kauravas. Shakuni was known for his intelligence and skill in political maneuvering, and he had a deep-seated hatred for […]
This story from Mahabharata teaches us about the importance of dedication, hard work, and devotion to one’s craft, as well as the dangers of jealousy and selfishness. It also highlights the importance of respecting and valuing every individual, regardless of their caste or social status. One interesting story from Mahabharata is the story of Ekalavya, a young boy born to […]