Mahabharata in Prose – Part 36A A story of the Dvapara Yuga based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra Krishna–Arjuna Encounter Even in the sacred city of Dwaraka, crimes like theft and murder occurred due to the greed for the Syamantaka gem. Anadhṛṣṭa, Sahasrajit, and Shatadhanva were three Yadava youths of criminal disposition. […]
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Narendra Modi: A Critical Review of Governance, Achievements, and Concerns By Lokanath Mishra Preamble: Concerns of Central Government Employees and Pensioners During the tenure of Narendra Modi, several concerns have been raised by central government employees and pensioners, who form a significant and structured segment of Indian society. Various associations and forums have alleged that
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The Silent Confession By Lokanath Mishra On a foggy afternoon, a long-distance bus traveling along a deserted highway met with a terrible accident. By the time the police arrived, the bus was completely wrecked. Its metal frame was twisted, windows shattered, and there was no sign of any survivor. The cause of the accident remained
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 37 A story from the Dvapara Yuga, based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra During the period of exile in the forest, Arjuna, due to the course of events, married the Nāga princess Ulupi and Chitrangada, the daughter of King Chitrāṅkura of Manipur. While Princess Chitrangada of Manipur
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A Day of Sacrifice and Divine Prosperity By Lokanath Mishra The date 23rd March holds a unique and profound place in the cultural and historical consciousness of India. It is a day that reflects both the ultimate sacrifice for the nation and the eternal truth about prosperity and humility. On one hand, the country observes
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“When Love Was Not Enough” By Lokanath Mishra: Elena still remembered the way Ayaan had looked at her the night he asked her to marry him—like she was his entire world, like nothing could ever come between them. It was January 2014, and everything felt certain, unbreakable. “I want you forever,” he had said. And
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Pakhala: The Soul Food of Odisha By Lokanath Mishra Pakhala is a traditional dish of Odisha and is very close to the hearts of Odia people. Every year, people celebrate Pakhala Divas to show their love for this simple yet important food. It is made by soaking cooked rice in water and allowing it to
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Four Grains and a Quiet Shock By Lokanath Mishra Kolkata’s night had a way of settling slowly—like a story unwilling to end. The wedding drums had faded, the laughter of relatives had dissolved into silence, and the house now breathed in a calm that felt almost unfamiliar. Inside their room, newly married Sayan sat near
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 36-E A story of the Dvapara Yuga in prose based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata By Lokanath Mishra During the burning of the Khandava forest, all the trees, creepers, animals, birds, reptiles, and insects living within it were consumed by the flames. Only a very few creatures and plants managed
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“Nirantara: A Story of Grace Beyond Betrayal” By Lokanath Mishra The first thing Ananya noticed when she pushed open the carved teakwood door of her home in Bhubaneswar was the smell. Not the familiar blend of sandalwood incense and freshly ground spices that usually wrapped around her like a quiet welcome, but something different—jasmine oil,
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