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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Sacred Coastal Pilgrimage of Odisha : From Joda Linga to Maa Mangala and the Divine Search for Daru By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri: Odisha’s sacred landscape is a living tapestry of devotion, where ancient temples, powerful traditions, and divine interventions continue to guide the spiritual lives of devotees. A pilgrimage beginning at dawn from
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Mahabharata in Prose : Part- 41 ( continued) ( A story of Dvapar Yuga in prose based upon the Odiya Sarala Mahabharata) by Lokanath Mishra IRS ( rtd) , Jenamath Lane, Puri: The splendor of the Rajasuya Yajna lingered in Indraprastha, its glory spoken of in every corner of Aryavarta. Yet, as the invited kings
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Mahabharata in Prose- Part 40 (continued) (A story of Dvapar Yuga based on the Odiya Sarala Mahabharata ) by Lokanath Mishra, IRS ( rtd) , Jenamath Lane, Puri The fall of Jarasandha echoed across Aryavarta like the sound of a great पर्वत breaking apart. The chains that had bound many kings were shattered, and their
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 39A (continued) A story of the Dvapara Yuga based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata: By Lokanath Mishra The counsel of Krishna weighed deeply upon the minds of the Pandavas. The name of Jarasandha was not one to be taken lightly. His power was immense, his army vast, and his pride
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 39 (continued) A story of the Dvapara Yuga based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri. Time flowed gently in Indraprastha after the arrival of Subhadra. Harmony prevailed in the palace, and the bond between Draupadi and Subhadra grew stronger with each passing day. Arjuna, relieved
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 38-D (continued) A story of the Dvapara Yuga based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri. After accepting the inevitable, Balarama’s anger subsided, though a trace of wounded pride still lingered in his heart. Yet, as days passed, affection overcame resentment. He sent word to Arjuna
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 38-C (continued) A story of the Dvapara Yuga based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri. The night of anxiety passed heavily for Revati. At dawn, the palace of Dwaraka stirred with unusual activity. Messengers moved hurriedly, attendants decorated the pathways, and auspicious instruments began to
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 38-B (continued) A story of the Dvapara Yuga based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri. Subhadra, fully armed with all the weapons brought from Mayavati, went with Satyabhama to Savyasachi’s chamber at midnight. Though Satyabhama called repeatedly, Arjuna did not open the door. She then
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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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