The assembly breathed a sigh of relief as Parashurama left. Seeta came shyly forward to offer the garland of victory to Rama. It was a joyous moment for all who were present. Messengers were sent to Ayodhya to inform Dasharatha and the queens. Dasharatha set off with the queens and his courtiers and the caparisoned […]
Sri Rama stepped forward and with both palms joined in reverence introduced himself as the one responsible. Parashurama looked at him in disbelief. Lakshmana intervened to ask what was so special about this bow that Parashurama should be so angry. Angrily brushing him aside, Parashurama showed Rama the bow that was on his shoulder which
Hearing his words, Lakshmana got up impulsively to seek Vishwamitra’s and Rama’s permission in order to string the bow. Rama calmed his brother down. Vishwamitra spoke, “Arise, Rama. You can end King Janaka’s anxiety by stringing the bow.” Rama arose, and bowing to Vishwamitra and Janaka, he went to the bow. He lifted it as
Scientific name : Sarcophilus harrisii Family : Dasyuridae Native to : Australian Island state of Tasmania Interesting fact : The largest carnivorous marsupial in the world; locates prey by itswhiskers. Conservation status : Endangered The size of a small dog, it has a stocky and muscular build, black fur, pungent odour, disturbing screech, and a
Having told them the story of Ganga, Vishwamitra stayed the night on the banks of the sacred river. Then, after worshipping her, they left for the onward journey to Mithila. Arriving at the palace of Janaka, Vishwamitra was received by the king with great respect and honour. He introduced the princes to Janaka. Janaka took
Vishwamitra told them the story of Mahabali, an asura king. Mahabali became the lord of earth and heaven. Then he decided to perform a great yajna to celebrate his victory. He invited the devas, sages and the princes. He announced that he would give gifts to everyone. The devas, who had lost to him, sought
Neither Amshuman nor his successor, Dileepa, could bring Ganga. But King Bhageerath succeeded by his devotion and prayers. So, she came to be called Bhageerathi. However, Lord Brahma told him that only Lord Shiva could help him to handle the force of Ganga’s might when she came down. So, he prayed to Lord Shiva, who
Vishwamitra took the two princes and his disciples from Siddhashrama to Mithila. When they reached River Ganga, Vishwamitra told them the story of the mighty river, which was connected to the Suryavanshi kings too. Ganga was the elder daughter of Himavan. Her sister, Uma, was the wife of Lord Shiva. Sagara was a Suryavanshi king.
King Janaka was known as Videha, because he could rise above the needs of his body and was known to be a wise person learned in the scriptures; he did not allow himself to be influenced by the material things of the world. He was, therefore, called a Rajarishi, a kingly sage. Once, King Janaka
Vishwamitra completed his sacrifice and then took the princes to Mithila, the capital of King Janaka, where he was holding a swayamvara for the marriage of his daughter, Seeta. On the way, they came to a beautiful but deserted ashrama where once Sage Gautama used to live long ago with his wife Ahalya. One day
Once home to many sages and forest dwellers, now the forest was deserted because of the terror caused by a demoness, Tadaka, and her son, Mareecha, who had a hundred elephants also to do their bidding. Vishwamitra told the princes to be alert as the rakshasas were stronger at night and would attack any time
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Cinnamon and Pepper Throwing is a custom meant for singletons in Denmark. Do you know: This custom somehow evolved out of Danish word for bachelor, which is Pebersvend, or ‘pepper man’–a term used for unmarried spice traders in the 16th century. It is customary in Denmark to remind 25-year-old singletons that they do not have
This was the sage who came to Dasharatha’s palace. Vishwamitra was going to perform a great sacrifice and wished to do so without Mareecha and Subahu spoiling it. But Dasharatha was stunned by the request. How could he send his beloved Rama, who was so very young, to fight against strong demons? Vasishtha saw him
When Trishanku went to heaven, Indra refused to admit him as he had disobeyed his teacher, Vasishtha. He was returning when Vishwamitra held him up. That is why Trishanku was caught between earth and heaven for all time! Vishwamitra had used up all the merit of his austerities, so he began them all over again.
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