Samudra Manthana:Story of the Quest for Immortality

February 17, 2025 0 Comments

The Suras (Gods/good) and Asuras (Anti-god/evil) must work together to obtain the precious nectar of immortality, Amrita; in a process called Samudra Manthana or Churning of the Ocean. (Samudra-Ocean; Manthana-churning, stirring) The story is a story of human perseverance and the power of the human mind. It shows how devotion and doing the right thing …

Dhruva: The Boy Who Became The Pole Star

January 19, 2022 0 Comments

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 …