Mahabharata Based on Sarala Mahabharata (Odia Tradition)A Story of the Dvapara Yuga in Prose:Part 34-D: Lakhabindha By Lokanath Mishra Balarama spoke with pain in his heart, “Kanha, I cannot bear to see the Kauravas in such misery. Come, let us return to Dwaraka.”Krishna replied gently, “We shall surely go, brother. Yet my mind does not […]
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8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC): An Era of Just Rewards for Pensioners in India By Lokanath Mishra, The Chief Adviser, The All India Pensioners Association of CBIC The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has finally commenced its work, fulfilling a significant milestone in India’s long-standing tradition of periodically revising the pay structure and pension
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The Debt to the Mother and the Father By Lokanath Mishra (A Spiritual Reflection on Duty, Gratitude, and Liberation) Human birth is not an accident or a random event. According to spiritual wisdom, birth is the result of past actions, impressions, and deep connections formed over many lifetimes. We come into this world carrying invisible
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The Father : The Silent Pillar of the Family By Lokanath Mishra In many families today, the role of the father is slowly being ignored or misunderstood. While society speaks often about independence and personal freedom, it forgets the quiet strength that made such freedom possible. A father rarely speaks of his sacrifices, but his
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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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An Invitation He Couldn’t Refuse By Lokanath Mishra During his tenure as Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri was invited to a film studio in Mumbai to witness the shooting of Pakeezah. The invitation did not come lightly. According to accounts, there was considerable insistence from the then Chief Minister of Maharashtra, making it politically awkward
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Between Respectability and Desire By Lokanath Mishra: Lalita was considered fortunate by every measurable standard that mattered in her world. She was beautiful in a restrained way—sharp eyes, calm posture, a voice that carried confidence without arrogance. She completed her postgraduate degree in English from a reputed university and secured a coveted post as Senior
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A New Income Tax Law for India: An Analysis of the Major Reforms Proposed from 1 April 2026 and Their Implications for Pensioners: ByAdvocate Lokanath MishraChief Adviser, All India Pensioners’ Association, CBIC Abstract The Central Government has announced its intention to replace the Income-tax Act, 1961 with a new, simplified Income Tax Law proposed to
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Mahashivratri: Mythological Foundations and Yogic Significance of the Great Night of Shiva By Lokanath Mishra Mahashivratri, celebrated annually on the fourteenth night of the waning moon in the month of Phalguna, is one of the most profound spiritual observances in the Indian civilizational tradition. Rooted in ancient mythology, Puranic literature, and yogic science, the festival
THE LIVING GHOST By Lokanath Mishra (Based on a True Incident) Korua village lay where the Mangala River curved like a sleeping serpent, its waters whispering secrets to the night. The river was sacred—but it was also feared. On its bank stood the ancient shrine of Goddess Bhagabati Kalika, dark, fierce, and unforgiving. The elders
