A Sacred Monday: A Journey of Grace, Faith, and Divine Presence By Lokanath Mishra There are journeys that we plan, and there are journeys that feel divinely arranged. This sacred Monday was one such experience—simple in its planning, yet profound in its spiritual depth. Accompanied by my wife, my son, my mother-in-law, and a dear […]
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 38-A (Continued) A story from the Dvapara Yuga based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri Satyabhama, accompanied by Subhadra, knocked at Arjuna’s door during the second watch of the night. When Arjuna asked, “Who is it?”, Satyabhama replied, “It is I, Satyabhama. I have come
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Maa Sarala and Her Unique Jagannath Besha: History, Tradition, and Spiritual Significance By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri Introduction Among the many sacred traditions of Odisha, the worship of Maa Sarala stands out for its deep philosophical meaning and unique rituals. One of the most fascinating practices is the “Jagannath Besha” (attire of Lord Jagannath)
🌺 The Sacred Legacy of Maa Mangala of Kakatpur 🌺 By Lokanath Mishra: Jenamath Lane, Puri: History, Spiritual Significance, Jhamu Jatra & the Divine Importance of Chaitra In the sacred geography of Odisha, along the serene banks of the Prachi River, stands the spiritually radiant shrine of Kakatpur Maa Mangala Temple. Located not far from
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The Day the Steel City Humbled Him By Lokanath Mishra Rourkela breathed in smoke and exhaled steel. Even in the early hours, the city stirred with a quiet intensity—the distant roar of furnaces, the rhythmic clang of metal, the pulse of industry that never truly rested. In this city of iron and fire lived Aravinda
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 38 A story of the Dvapara Yuga in prose, based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra Satyabhama met Mother Yashoda and raised the topic of the marriage of Subhadra and Arjuna. Yashoda and Devaki supported this alliance, but Balarama’s consent was necessary. To obtain Sankarshana’s approval, Yashoda went
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 38 A tale from the Dvapara Yuga, rendered in prose from the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra Falguni placed the vast wealth that Gosimha had abducted into his aerial chariot named Suryaketu. Seating Satyabhama and Shatadhanva in it, he himself drove the chariot and arrived at the Raivata mountain.
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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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