A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose ( part 25-A) By Lokanath Mishra Balarama saw Shri Krishna depart after mounting his chariot.“Without informing anyone, in such haste and agitation, where has Kanhā gone?” Sankarshana asked again and again.Upon inquiry it was learned that a short while earlier, the royal priest of Vidarbha had met Krishna. […]
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A Sacred Journey to Maa Vaishno Devi Temple, Jamukana (Nayagarh) By Lokanath MishraA Mini-Pilgrimage of Faith, Nature, and Inner Awakening: On 21 December 2025, our family was blessed with the opportunity to visit the Maa Vaishno Devi Temple at Jamukana, Nayagarh—a serene and powerful spiritual destination that beautifully blends devotion, community faith, and natural beauty.
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A Sacred Journey to the Shri Ram Temple, Fategarh, Nayagarh By Lokanath Mishra(An account of my visit on 21.12.25) On 21st December 2025, I had the divine opportunity to visit the Shri Ram Temple at Fategarh near Nayagarh, one of the most spiritually significant temples of Odisha, often revered as the “Ayodhya of Odisha.” Our
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A Necessary Sacrifice in Extraordinary Times By Lokanath Mishra The COVID-19 pandemic confronted India with an unprecedented crisis—one that tested not only the strength of its healthcare system but also the resilience of its economy and the collective conscience of its people. In those extraordinary circumstances, the decision to freeze and forego payment of 18
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Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: A Simple Explanation By Lokanath Mishra The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is a sacred and divine scripture of India. It is called a “Gita” (song) because it is a sweet and meaningful message spoken directly by Lord Krishna for the welfare of all humanity. The Gita was delivered on the holy battlefield of
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MESSAGE TO PENSIONERS On the Occasion of National Pensioners’ Day 17 December 2025 Dear Pensioner Friends, The system of pension for government employees in India has a long history. Pension was first introduced during British rule in 1857, following the Sepoy Mutiny, to ensure stability and loyalty among government servants. Formal Pension Rules were framed
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose (Part-25) By Lokanath Mishra The princess of Vidarbha, Rukmini, had now blossomed into a young woman in the fullness of youth. One day she was strolling in the pleasure garden, surrounded by her companions. Amid laughter and playful banter, one friend said, “For a Lakshmi-incarnate like our princess—perfect
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose (Part-24-D) By Lokanath Mishra The Divine Destiny of King Drupada and the Birth of Draupadi King Drupada of Panchala was blessed beyond measure when he obtained the divine vision of Lord Bholanath, Mahadeva himself. Overwhelmed with devotion, Drupada prostrated at the feet of the great Lord, offering heartfelt
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose (Part-24-C) By Lokanath Mishra: Education, Ethics, and Power: The Gurukul Training of the Pandavas and Kauravas under Dronacharya The education of the Pandavas and Kauravas under Dronacharya constitutes a critical formative phase in the Mahābhārata. This period not only shaped their martial capabilities but also influenced ethical orientations,
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose (Part-24B) By Lokanath Mishra First, the examiners began by asking oral questions related to weapons and warfare. Bhishma himself was a member of the examining committee. He asked Yudhishthira, “Who is called a Rathi?”Yudhishthira replied, “One who can protect the charioteer and the horses in battle is called
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