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The following is a legend which gives the reason for the birth of some famous asuras (demons) and why they got the good fortune of being killed by Lord Vishnu’s various avatars/incarnations. Once Lord Mahavishnu told his two gatekeepers (dwarapalakas) that he is going to take rest. After a...

Lord Shiva's anger is well-known. But, Lord Shiva is also said to be easily pleased by his devotees. Hence Lord Shiva is called both 'Kshipra-kopi' and 'Kshipra-prasadhi',i.e quickly angered and quickly pleased. The following is a folktale which shows Lord Shiva being easily pleased and the...

Astrology is a divine science that has a mix of mathematical calculations and a divine instinct from the part of the astrologer. Lord Murugan is often considered as the lord of astrology. There is an interesting folktale which tells why astrology isn't hundred percent accurate. Once Lord Shiva...

This stotra of lord narasimha is very very powerful. people who are in severe debts can chant it everyday to eradicate the debts.This stotra comprises of 9 stanzas, 9 th stanza being the phalasruti(benefits) of the stotra. It says that one who recites this stotra everyday becomes free of debts...

The dasavatara (10) incarnations/avataras of Lord Vishnu commonly known to Hindus are – Matsya (Fish), Koorma (Tortoise), Varaha (Boar), Narasimha/Nrisimha, Vamana, Parasurama, Rama, Krishna, Balarama, Kalki. Vishnu Viswaroopa Here we look at some other mythological personalities who are also...

The lamp is given great significance in Hinduism. It is a representation of ‘agni’/fire , the universal witness. ‘Agni’ is said to be the only element which purifies other things without getting impure itself, and is hence regarded as a demi-god. The influence that fire has in our life is very...

Rameswaram is a grand temple that is situated about 150km from the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu.The presiding deity at Rameswaram is Lord Shiva. According to legends, it is believed that Lord Rama returned from Lanka to this spot after his grand victory over Raavana. Lord Rama was advised to...

Saraswati Devi is synonymous with knowledge, arts and auspiciousness. Many times in life there are situations in which we experience blocks in studies and career. Such incidents often hamper our performance in examinations and jobs. Even if we prepare well and are confident , we may not be able...

Moola mantras are very powerful core mantras which contain the essence of the mantras pertained to a particular Hindu God / Goddess . The word moola itself denotes base or root. It is highly beneficial to perform mantra saadhana on such mantras. Regular and systematic chanting of the moola...

This mantra to be chanted in hanuman temple for 21 days without break, while doing pradakshana. Thursdays or Saturdays for karaya siddhi.. later you need to give prashad to devotees and do poor feeding (annad danam) its always the odd number .. 9, 11, 21, 27, 41 (one mandala) or 108 (3) (9)...

1. If you get troubled by anybody and want to be relieved from his troubles then chant the following Hanuman Mantra daily 108 times for 40 days TWAMASMIN KARYA NIRYOGE PRAMANAM HARI SATTAMA HANUMAN YATNAMAASTHAYA DHUKKHA KSHAYA KARO BHAVA 2. If you want any work to be done immediately...

After death the physical body changes into astral body and depending upon the pava and punya of the person the astral body goes through various hardships that cannot be under gone in the materialistic world before taking another birth. The soul itself selects the nature of birth . We have come...

Completing 200 Swami Vivekananda Quotes 186) Do not stand on a high pedestal and take 5 cents in your hand and say, "here, my poor man", but be grateful that the poor man is there, so by making a gift to him you are able to help yourself.It is not the receiver that is blessed, but it is the...

Some More Swami Vivekananda Quotes 151) This is the principle of Universal Brotherhood of man with one another, with all life down to the little ants. 152) The Hindus have cultivated the power of analysis and abstraction. No nation has yet produced a grammar like that of Panini. 153) The best...

One Liner Swami Vivekananda Quotes 36) All change is in the screen. 37) Change is always subjective. 38) The real work is in the practice. 39) A changeable God would be no God. 40) Service to man is service to god. 41) God is pure, and the same to all. 42) March on, the Lord is our...

Dark was the night and weird the atmosphere. It rained from time to time. At intervals of the rumbling of thunder and the moaning of jackals could be heard the eerie laughter of spirits. Flashes of lightning showed fearful faces. But King Vikram swerved not. He climbed the ancient tree once...

Dark was the night and weird the atmosphere. It rained from time to time: gusts of wind shook the trees. Between thunderclaps and the moaning of jackals could be heard the eerie laughter of spirits. Flashes of lightning revealed fearsome faces. But King Vikramaditya did not swerve a bit. He...

Dark was the night and weird the atmosphere. It rained from time to time. Cool gusts of breeze whistled past the tall trees. At intervals of thunderclaps and the moaning of jackals could be heard the eerie laughter of spirits. Flashes of lightning showed fearful faces. But King Vikram swerved...

Dark was the night and weird the atmosphere. It rained from time to time. Gusts of wind shook the trees. At the intervals of thunderclaps and the moaning of jackal could be heard the eerie laughter of spirits. Flashes of lightning showed fearful faces. But King Vikram swerved not. He climbed...

Dark was the night and weird the atmosphere. It rained from time to time. Gusts of wind shook the trees. Between thunderclaps and the howls of jackals could be heard the eerie laughter of spirits. Flashes of lightning showed up fearsome faces here and there. But King Vikramaditya did not swerve...