Ancient Greek Religion and Hindu Mythology: Striking Similarities By: Lokanath Mishra Both Ancient Greek religion and Hinduism are among the oldest living spiritual traditions of the world.Though separated by geography. they share deep structural. philosophical. and cultural similarities.Both systems see the universe as governed by divine forces. heroes. and cosmic laws. Here is a critical […]
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Ancient Greek Religion and Hindu Mythology: Striking Similarities By: Lokanath Mishra Both Ancient Greek religion and Hinduism are among the oldest living spiritual traditions of the world.Though separated by geography. they share deep structural. philosophical. and cultural similarities.Both systems see the universe as governed by divine forces. heroes. and cosmic laws. Here is a critical
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The 24-Hour Portal: Darshan of Nagachandreshwar Mahadev:By Lokanath Mishra, IRS (Retd.) There are places in India that you visit. And then there are places that visit you, long after you have left them. Ujjain is one such city. The ancient, holy city of Avantika—the land of Mahakal and the energy center of Time itself, Kala.
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 55 (continued) A Story of Dvapara Yuga in Proseby Lokanath Mishra After completing his divine missions in the celestial realms, Arjuna had become more than a warrior. He had stood among gods, defeated mighty asuras, mastered celestial weapons, and learned discipline beyond mortal understanding. Yet the greatest transformation within him
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Savitri Brata – The Triumph of Devotion, Truth and Dharma In the sacred land of Bharatavarsha, where rivers were worshipped like mothers and forests echoed with the chants of sages, there once ruled a noble king named King Ashwapati in the kingdom of Madra. Though wealthy, wise, and beloved by his subjects, the king carried
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Mahabharata A Story of the Dvapara Yuga in ProsePart–34E (continued) By Lokanath Mishra Night had passed beyond the middle watch when the five brothers returned to their dwelling, carrying with them not a fruit, but a destiny. Draupadi, daughter of the fire-ritual, walked behind them with hesitant steps, her heart still echoing the uproar of
Mahabharata ( A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose) Part-34 B By Lokanath Mishra The Bow, the Fish, and the Truth Unspoken Even when truth stood bare before their eyes, Bhishma and Drona could not bring themselves to accept it. Their hearts recognized what their tongues refused to confess. Bhishma spoke softly to Drona,“Tell me,
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Mahabharata (A Story of the Dvapara Yuga in Prose) Part – 34 ADraupadi’s Swayamvara : When Destiny Revealed the Hidden Heroes By Lokanath Mishra (Based on Sarala Mahabharata and modern critical scholarship) The Assembly of Kings The royal court of Panchala shimmered like a celestial arena. Kings from every corner of Bharata-varsha had assembled—mighty conquerors,
A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose ( part-27-C) By Lokanath Mishra ( Mahabharata in Prose)Yudhishthira, in a certain manner, compelled the guards to return to Hastinapura. After returning, the chief guard met Shakuni and informed him, “One horseman had earlier gone from Hastinapura to Varanavata. Who he was and why he went there could
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose ( part-26) By Lokanath Mishra Bhishma, the grandsire (Pitamah) of the Hastinapura dynasty, was the most illustrious progenitor of that royal lineage. Therefore, it is appropriate to briefly recount the events of his life beginning from his birth up to the present narrative. The Lineage of the Kuru
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