What Drona & Arjuna’s Story Teaches Us About Success, Destiny

Drona with his students
May 27, 2025 storiesofindiaretold 0 Comments

In today’s hyper-competitive world, everyone is hustling to be at the top. Education is one of the most important determinant of success. Admission to elite colleges is a ticket for a chance to get to the top. So, little wonder that students and parents are obsessed with getting their hands on that ticket. Thousands of …

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Ekalavya’s Tragic Sacrifice: Why The Archer Sliced His Thumb

Ekalavya Drona
April 13, 2023 storiesofindiaretold 0 Comments

Ekalavya, a Nishada prince, was one of the best archers who lived in the time of the Pandavas. He is still remembered for his complete dedication as a student and for the shocking Guru Dakshina or offering of his thumb to his teacher or Guru, Drona.    Ekalavya wanted to be the best archer and …

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See How Satyavati Became Queen Because Of Bhishma’s Vow

Satyavati with Shantanu
October 25, 2022 storiesofindiaretold 0 Comments

Satyavati became a Kuru queen when she married King Shantanu. This was made possible because of her stepson Bhishma’s great vow and sacrifice.

Nagas: The Hunters, The Hunted and The Divine.

May 2, 2022 storiesofindiaretold 0 Comments

In Indian mythology, Nagas are described as semi-divine serpents who could assume serpent, human, or half-human and half-serpent forms. They were said to be possibly dangerous and incredibly numerous and so were sent by the creator, Brahma, to live underground in a splendid, bejeweled magic land, called Nagaloka (loka-world). The so-called “dangerous” Nagas were said …

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Garuda steals amritha; fools Nagas (Garuda Part2)

February 3, 2022 storiesofindiaretold 2 Comments

Garuda was born as a strong and powerful bird. Even as a little infant, he was independent and didn’t need an adult to take care of him. As soon as he came out of the shell of his egg, he flew out into the world on his own, in search of food, leaving his mother …

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Birth of King of Birds (Garuda Part 1)

February 2, 2022 storiesofindiaretold 0 Comments

  Garuda, the king of birds, is a legendary bird-like creature mentioned in many cultures around the world. He is seen in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain mythologies. In the Mahabharata, Garuda is described as a shapeshifting, giant eagle-like bird; with wide-spanning, powerful wings; with an ability to travel to any place at the speed of …

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About Mahabharata

January 26, 2022 storiesofindiaretold 0 Comments

“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 …

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