Disturbance During Chandan Yatra in Puri : A Call for Reflection and Restoration of Sanctity By Lokanath Mishra The sacred town of Puri, revered as the abode of Lord Jagannath, has long stood as a symbol of spiritual harmony, devotion, and cultural continuity. Among its many time-honoured traditions, the annual Chandan Yatra holds a special […]
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 49 (continued) A Story of Dvapara Yuga in Proseby Lokanath Mishra Time, though it moves silently, never stands still. The years of exile for the Pandavas were gradually drawing toward their ordained end. Hardship had tempered them, suffering had deepened their wisdom, and restraint had strengthened their unity. Yet destiny,
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 48 (continued) A Story of Dvapara Yuga in Proseby Lokanath Mishra The humiliation of Jayadratha did not fade with time—it festered. As he departed from the forest, stripped of pride and marked by disgrace, his mind burned with a single consuming thought: revenge. The image of Draupadi’s firm rejection, the
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 47 (continued)( A Story of Dvapar Yuga in prose) by Lokanath Mishra As the years of exile passed, the forest bore witness not only to the तपस्या and growth of the Pandavas, but also to dangers that arose from the arrogance and desires of men who underestimated them. One such
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 46 (continued) ( A story of Dvapar Yuga) by Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri As the exile of the Pandavas continued, the forest became not merely a place of hardship, but a भूमि of transformation. The passing years slowly strengthened their resolve, sharpening both mind and body for the trials
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Mahabharata in Prose – Continued (Part 34-A) By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, PuriBased on the Oriya Mahabharata by Sarala Das ( A story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose) Gradually, the battle between Arjuna and Balarama assumed a fierce and terrifying form. When ordinary weapons failed to bring victory, both warriors began to employ divine weapons
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Mahabharata in Prose (continued), Part–34 by Lokanath Mishra (based on Odia Sarala Mahabharata) When Satyabhama reached Arjuna, Subhadra was also there. Satyabhama informed them of the immediate situation. She said, “From elder sister Revati, elder brother (Balarama) has come to know everything. Today he has ordered Ugrasena to arrest Arjuna. Not only imprisonment—he has already
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A Tribute to a Dedicated Officer and a Noble Soul: In Memory of Shri P. K. Subudhiroy IRS By Lokanath Mishra The news received on the morning of 7th April 2026 has cast a deep shadow of grief and disbelief. Shri P. K. Subudhiray, an esteemed officer of Customs and Central GST, Bhubaneswar, is no
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One month of war: The burden of power and the role of the United States By Lokanath Mishra One month into the conflict in West Asia, the familiar narratives of power are being tested. Yet amid the shifting assessments and contested claims, one reality stands out with greater clarity: in a deeply unstable region, the
Mahabharata in Prose – Part 45 (continued) ( A story of Dvapar Yuga based upon the Odiya Sarala Mahabharata) by Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri: As the days of exile unfolded, each of the Pandavas began to adapt to the rhythm of forest life. Yet, beneath the calm surface, vows of vengeance burned steadily within
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