Stories

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

Essays

Richard’s Seduction of Anne and Manthara’s Brainwashing of Kaikeyi

Richard’s Seduction of Anne and Manthara’s Brainwashing of Kaikeyi

The episode of Richard III's seduction of Anne and Manthara's slow and effective poisoning of Kaikeyi's mind offers a brilliant comparative analysis of the genius level grasp of literary Masters over human impulses and their real life operation.

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Manthara and the Winter of Our Discontent

Manthara and the Winter of Our Discontent

A comparative analysis of the Manthara episode in the Ramayana with the famous opening soliloquy of Shakespeare's play Richard III

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When Bala Krishna ate Butter from Devara Rangamma’s Hands

When Bala Krishna ate Butter from Devara Rangamma’s Hands

A moving and evocative story of Devara Rangamma, a pious devotee of Sri Venkateshwara Swami of the 18th century who was visited by Bala Krishna everyday and ate butter from her hands.

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An Analysis of the Characters of the Mahabharata by D.V. Gundappa

An Analysis of the Characters of the Mahabharata by D.V. Gundappa

This is the first episode of a series analysing the characters of the Mahabharata penned by the legendary DVG about 50 years ago.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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