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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The Man with the Mysterious Book By Lokanath Mishra Airports are peculiar places. They are full of people, yet somehow everyone seems wrapped in their own little bubble—scrolling endlessly, pacing nervously, or pretending to work while actually watching downloaded web series. I, Ananya Sen, was doing what any self-respecting traveler does—guarding my seat in the
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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 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-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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Pension “Reforms” or Institutionalised Injustice? — An Uncompromising Editorial from the Pensioners’ Perspective: By Lokanath Mishra, The Chief Adviser, The All India Pensioners Association of CBIC: The latest official narrative branding the transition from the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to the National Pension System (NPS), and now to the so-called Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), as
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🌺 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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When Silence Became the Language of Our Home: A Father’s Reckoning in a Dual-Income Indian Household By Lokanath Mishra Abstract In contemporary urban India, the dual-income family is often celebrated as a marker of progress and equality. Yet, beneath this structural shift lies an emotional imbalance that frequently goes unacknowledged. This narrative, written from a
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Global Conflict and Domestic Vulnerability: Why the 8th Pay Commission Matters More Than Ever By Lokanath Mishra Introduction: A World in Turmoil, A Nation on Edge The ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East has once again reminded the world of how interconnected modern economies are. While the duration of such conflicts remains uncertain—often described
