Sahil Gupta

At last Shravana carried his parents to all the major pilgrim centres that were on his list. Now the three were returning to Ayodhya. Unfortunately Vidya had already become history. Near Ayodhya on the bank of Saryu Shravana carefully put down his carry pole for a breather. They were also feeling thirsty.“Son Shravana,” Shantavana called

When Shravana set out on pilgrimage with his parents it was a very auspicious hour. King Dashratha, Sage Vashishtha, noblemen, courtiers and people had gathered to see off Shravana on his holy journey.King Dashratha said, “Son Shravana Kumar, with dedication take your parents on pilgrimage. Our good wishes are with you. We will pray for

Shravana was getting overtaken by the idea of somehow gaining eyesight back for his parents. He saw great hope in Sage Vashishtha who had worked miracles for the royal family and others. So he decided to go to the royal guru of Raghu dynasty, the rulers of Ayodhya. One day he set out for the

Shantavana and Gyanwati knew the involvement of Shravana with Vidya and all about their meetings. They were also getting interested in the girl called Vidya. The girl was not a total stranger to them. They knew her father Gyandev very well. In the good old days Shantavana and Gyandev had been friends. From a good

Next day Shravana had gone to the garden for the flowers. He was picking up roses on that day. He was hurrying up with the task. Suddenly a thorn pricked his finger badly. With a cry he withdrew his hand and in the process the thorn tore his flesh creating a long gash. Blood spurted

Shravana Kumar began to grow up in the care of his blind parents. Shantavana and Gyanwati always fussed over their son. By feeling they became familiar with every inch of Shravana. A very cute the boy was. The women would describe the beauty of the baby in detail to Gyanwati who could never tire out

Shantavana and Gyanwati had displaced their sadness of the loss of eyesight with the joy of begetting son. They joined the festivities of the birth and generously distributed sweets and gifts to priests. They could be found fussing over their child, fondling it and making funny sounds for the baby. All the time they would

Sage Trijata was a great spiritualist, penance maker and religious scholar of his time. With several disciples and students he used to live in his ashram away from the crowds. He was a greatly respected figure. The disciples and pupil held him in high esteem. Even families invited him to their abodes for religious education,

Shantavana and Gyanwati had lived like two spiritualists in the forest of Naimisha for 12 years, lived on roots and wild fruits, made penance and gained boon from the propitiated Brahma. They were very pleased with their achievement. The two returned to Ayodhya happily to resume their domestic life as before.They were sure of the

Shantavana and Gyanwati were now very excited and enthusiastic having learnt the way to beget a son. They made preparations at once to leave for Naimish forest for twelve years. They did not want to waste any time.With only essential items Shantavana and Gyanwati set out on their 12 year mission. The atmosphere at Naimish

Shantavana had led a long married life. He was reasonably prosperous. He suffered from no material needs. He had a good wife who was truthful and devoted to him. They had only one woe in their lives that made all other joys tasteless and meaningless. They had not been blessed with any child. The absence