Stories

Ennobling stories, sagas and tales from the sacred annals of Sanatana lore, history, epics and Puranas

Essays

The Unknown Hoysala Hero Kuvara-Lakshma’s Ultimate Sacrifice

The Unknown Hoysala Hero Kuvara-Lakshma’s Ultimate Sacrifice

Unveiling the Untold Tale of Kuvara-Lakshma's Loyalty and Sacrifice

Vritrasura and Indra: Timeless Lessons on Dharma and Anarchy

Vritrasura and Indra: Timeless Lessons on Dharma and Anarchy

How the ancient epic of Indra, Nahusha, and Vritrasura mirrors the cosmic order and offers profound insights into modern political realities.

The Personal Pathology of Karna

The Personal Pathology of Karna

Karna's early training under Rishi Parashurama should have ideally helped him shape his destiny for the better. Yet his personal pathology made him choose to support Duryodhana, the personification of evil.

Duryodhana and Karna: A Friendship that Never was

Duryodhana and Karna: A Friendship that Never was

The first episode of a series analysing the nature of the relationship between Duryodhana and Karna.

Why the Hindu Youth of Today Must Memorise Kunti’s Call to Action

Why the Hindu Youth of Today Must Memorise Kunti’s Call to Action

Kunti's advice to her sons delivered through Sri Krishna counts as one of the most heroic and clear expositions of Kshatra Dharma.

Episodes from the Udyoga Parva as Sagacious Guides to the Contemporary Hindu Society

Episodes from the Udyoga Parva as Sagacious Guides to the Contemporary Hindu Society

The Udyoga Parva is one of the most glorious sections in the Mahabharata offering a wealth of insights and guidance for the contemporary Hindu society.

When a Spotless Poet Mortgaged an Alphabet in his Name

When a Spotless Poet Mortgaged an Alphabet in his Name

The story of the 13th Century Kannada poet named Rudrabhatta, who pledged an alphabet in his name to get a loan.

The Poor Brahmin and the Five Gold Cups

The Poor Brahmin and the Five Gold Cups

A simple but enchanting folktale from South India that is also deeply instructive

The Story of Manasa Devi the Naga Goddess of Bhagirathi

The Story of Manasa Devi the Naga Goddess of Bhagirathi

The unknown folklore of Manasa Devi, the snake-goddess worshipped in the Bhagirathi-Hooghly region about a century ago.

The Decree of Madhusudana and the Lessons for our Supreme Court Milords

The Decree of Madhusudana and the Lessons for our Supreme Court Milords

The dispute between the Bhillamāladeva and Devi Bhagavati Temple was resolved by a profound appeal to the divinity of their respective devotees. This is a great model of how such cases can be resolved even today.