The Door That Never Truly Closes By Lokanath Mishra In the sacred coastal city of Puri, where the bells of the Bedi Hanuman Temple mark the hours and the endless sea whispers lessons of surrender, lived Aditya Rath and Meera Tripathi. Aditya was a man of restraint—calm on the surface, storms within. Meera carried devotion […]
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose (Part-26 A) By Lokanath Mishra (Mahabharata )King Shantanu, the ruler of Hastinapura, would often gaze upon the face of his son Devavrata with deep admiration and pride. During this period, Devavrata repeatedly repelled numerous enemy attacks solely through his extraordinary courage and martial prowess. Which father, after all,
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Samba Dashami: A Sacred Ode to Motherhood, Faith, and the Sun God By Lokanath Mishra Samba Dashami is a deeply revered and culturally rich festival unique to the state of Odisha. Observed on the tenth day (Dashami) of the Sukla Paksha in the auspicious month of Pausha, this sacred day beautifully weaves together devotion, motherhood,
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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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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose: (Part- 25-C) By Lokanath Mishra: Unable to bear the insult to her husband at the sacrificial ritual of her father Daksha Prajapati, Sati leapt into the sacrificial fire. Enraged beyond measure, Shiva severed Daksha’s head. Daksha’s head fell into the sacrificial pit and was reduced to ashes. Later,
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose (Part-25 B) By Lokanath Mishra The Divine Evening at Dwaraka and the Sacred Bond of Krishna and Rukmini In the royal palace of Dwaraka, atop a magnificent and exquisitely adorned mansion, Śrī Krishna sat upon a jeweled throne. Evening was slowly giving way to night. The bearer of
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A Necessary Sacrifice in Extraordinary Times By Lokanath Mishra The COVID-19 pandemic confronted India with an unprecedented crisis—one that tested not only the strength of its healthcare system but also the resilience of its economy and the collective conscience of its people. In those extraordinary circumstances, the decision to freeze and forego payment of 18
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Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: A Simple Explanation By Lokanath Mishra The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is a sacred and divine scripture of India. It is called a “Gita” (song) because it is a sweet and meaningful message spoken directly by Lord Krishna for the welfare of all humanity. The Gita was delivered on the holy battlefield of
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MESSAGE TO PENSIONERS On the Occasion of National Pensioners’ Day 17 December 2025 Dear Pensioner Friends, The system of pension for government employees in India has a long history. Pension was first introduced during British rule in 1857, following the Sepoy Mutiny, to ensure stability and loyalty among government servants. Formal Pension Rules were framed
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose (Part-25) By Lokanath Mishra The princess of Vidarbha, Rukmini, had now blossomed into a young woman in the fullness of youth. One day she was strolling in the pleasure garden, surrounded by her companions. Amid laughter and playful banter, one friend said, “For a Lakshmi-incarnate like our princess—perfect
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