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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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 44 (continued) ( A story of Dvapar Yuga based upon the Odiya Sarala Mahabharata) by Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri The day of departure arrived. The citizens of Indraprastha wept openly as they watched their beloved rulers leave the city. Yudhishthira walked ahead, clad in simple garments, his royal ornaments
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 43 (continued) ( A story of Dvapar Yuga based upon the Odiya Sarala Mahabharata) by Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri: Though the सभा had dispersed and the immediate संकट had been averted by the wisdom of Draupadi, the fire of envy within Duryodhana was far from extinguished. His pride, wounded
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Sacred Geography of Puri : History, Culture, and Religious Significance of the Jagannath Tradition: By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri: Introduction The sacred town of Puri, one of the चार धाम (Char Dham) pilgrimage sites of Hinduism, represents a living confluence of history, devotion, ritual, and community life. At the heart of this sacred geography
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“Ravana’s Reign and Ahiravan’s Deception: The Living Drama of Today’s Sahi Yatra Procession” By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri Today’s Sahi Yatra procession carries a special cultural and emotional significance as the vibrant characters of Kundheibenta Sahi move ceremonially toward Dola Mandap Sahi, transforming the streets into a living stage of devotion, drama, and martial
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 42 (continued) A story of the Dvapara Yuga based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri A heavy stillness gripped the royal court of Hastinapura after the आदेश of Duryodhana rang out. The सभा, filled with kings and elders, seemed to lose its voice. None rose
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