A story of Dvapara Yuga in Prose:( part-3 ) By Lokanath Mishra Once, with the intention of surveying his kingdom, Kansa set out to tour its various regions. In due course, he reached a mountain near Gopapura, where the sage Gomata was engaged in deep penance. But Kansa, by nature wicked, mocked the sage and […]
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A story of Dvapara Yuga in Prose ( part-2) By Lokanath Mishra Emperor Jarasandha kept track of Kansa’s conquests. He marched against Mathura. At that time, Kansa was residing in Mathura. Jarasandha camped at the borders of the kingdom, while Kansa set up camp on the other side with a small army to resist him.
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A Story of Dvapara Yuga in Prose : ( part-1) By Lokanath Mishra In the latter half of the Dvapara Yuga, India was divided into many kingdoms. Some, like Magadha, were vast and powerful, while others, like Mathura, were small and weak. Even the chiefs of clusters of villages would sometimes call themselves kings. Among
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🌸 Parswa Parivartana Ekadashi – The Day Lord Vishnu Turns By Lokanath Mishra The holy Ekadashi of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Bhadra is celebrated as Pārswa Parivartana Ekadashi, also lovingly called Padma Ekadashi. Out of all the Ekadashis in a year, this is one of the most sacred. 🌿 Why
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The Spiritual Significance of Vamana Ekadashi: A Celebration of Humility and Cosmic Order By Lokanath Mishra On September 3, 2025 (Wednesday), Hindus across America will observe the sacred day of Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of Bhadrava, also known as Vamana Ekadashi or Baman Janma Ekadashi. This day holds deep spiritual meaning as it commemorates the birth
Ratha Yatra in America (1967–Present) By Lokanath Mishra Origins in the U.S. (1967–1970s).• 1967 – San Francisco, CA. The Western world’s first Ratha Yatra rolled through Golden Gate Park after Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada asked his early disciples to organize the festival; the San Francisco temple was soon nicknamed “New Jagannatha Puri.” The event
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The Impact of the Hare Krishna Movement and the Radha Madhav Dham in America By Lokanath Mishra Among the many expressions of Hinduism in America, two movements have stood out for their influence and visibility: the Hare Krishna Movement (ISKCON) and the Radha Madhav Dham (Radha Madhab Movement) in Austin, Texas. Each has contributed in
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The Growing Interest of Americans in Practicing Hinduism By Lokanath Mishra Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest religions, has taken a fascinating journey to reach American soil. Over the past century and a half, it has moved from being virtually unknown to becoming a significant spiritual and cultural influence. Today, millions of Americans actively practice
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The Life of Krishna Beyond Kansa (Collected from the Bhāgavata Purāṇa – Skandha 10–11, Harivaṁśa – Viṣṇu Parva, Viṣṇu Purāṇa – Book 5, and episodes from the Mahābhārata by Lokanath Mishra) After Kansa’s Fall When Kansa fell lifeless in the arena, Mathurā rejoiced. Vasudeva and Devakī were freed from their long captivity, and Krishna, along
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The Bhagavad Gītā — An Authoritative Overview By Lokanath Mishra: What it is (and where it sits)• A 700-verse philosophical dialogue between Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna, set on the battlefield of Kurukṣetra just as the Mahābhārata war begins.• Embedded in the Mahābhārata, Bhīṣma Parva (traditional vulgate: chs. 23–40).• Framed by Arjuna’s moral crisis and Kṛṣṇa’s teaching
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