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About Mahabharata
“Whatever is found here on dharma, artha, kama and moksha, may be found elsewhere. But whatever is not in it, cannot be found anywhere else.” -The Mahabharata 1. Translated by, Bibek Debroy. Often called the greatest story ever told, the Mahabharata …
Govina Haadu – The song of the Cow.
Govina Haadu,also called, Punyakotiya Kathe, is a story about a cow named Punyakoti, who inadvertently crosses path with a very hungry and fierce tiger named Arbhuta. Based on a story in Mahabharata, this beautiful, soul stirring song has been part of Kannada folklore for thousands of years. The following is not a translation; it …
Story of Dhruva: The Immovable Star
The star we know as Dhruva is called by many names: Pole star, Polaris, North star. The Dhruva star is special because it does not rise or set and remains in the same spot above the northern horizon, marking due north—a steady guiding star to navigators everywhere for thousands of years. The story of Dhruva …
- Ekalavya–Life and Death of the Prince of Nishadas
- Dhritarastra, Pandu, Vidura: Birth; the struggle to revive a dying lineage.
- Satyavati: Origin; Boon of sweet fragrance; Mother of Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata)
- Ashta Vasu :Vasishta’s curse; rebirth as mortals(Mahabharta)
- Bhishma:Birth; vow of Brahmacharya; boon to choose time of death
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