Mahabharata in Prose – Part 37B A tale of the Dvapara Yuga in prose, based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra In private, the minister Japasura said to Gosingha,“Shri Krishna is extremely cunning and magical. He has always been the enemy of the demons. He has only suspended the war so that the […]
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Jagannath Culture: A Timeless Tradition Rooted in Antiquity Beyond the Present Temple: By Lokanath Mishra: The recent Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey in Puri has provided scientific affirmation to a belief long held by devotees, historians, and scholars alike—that the Jagannath culture is far older than the present 12th-century temple. While the grand temple built
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 37A A story of the Dvapara Yuga in prose, based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra While wandering on Mount Raivataka with the Yadavas, Krishna and Balarama found the place extremely vast and beautiful. King Ugrasena, observing the pure and serene atmosphere, proposed that a yajna (sacrificial ritual)
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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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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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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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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 36-D A story of the Dvapara Yuga based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra At the command of Puruhuta (Indra), the apsaras withdrew. The music and dance came to a halt. Addressing Narada, Indra said,“My garden guards were present. Did they not stop this?” Narada replied,“They have all
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 36-C A Story from the Dvapara YugaBased on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata By Lokanath Mishra Long ago, Arjuna was traveling through many forests, tall mountains, and beautiful green trees. He saw many kinds of animals and birds playing happily. Sometimes he slept in mountain caves, and sometimes in the peaceful
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 36B(continued..) (A narrative from the Dvapara Yuga based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata, translated and expanded into English prose by Lokanath Mishra) A gentle and pure smile shone upon the face of the three-eyed Lord, Shiva (Trilochana). With a calm and affectionate voice he called out to the fallen warrior:
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