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Pearls of Wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita
Tān samīkṣhya sa kaunteyaḥ sarvān bandhūn avasthitān kṛipayā parayāviṣhṭo viṣhīdann idam abravīt When we think of objects we like, we develop an attachment to them. Attachment creates desire, and from desire comes anger. The gods, overcome by weakness, were losing the battle against demons. They put their heads together and...
Descent Of Ganga
King Sagara meditated for ages before he ascended to heaven. However, he was unsuccessful in bringing Ganga to Earth. Anshuman was a just king; he ensured the prosperity of the subjects living in his kingdom. Soon a marvelous son was born to Anshuman. He named his son Dileepa. When Dileepa...
Marriage of Shiva and Sati
Daksha was not happy with the marriage proposal. He protested. “How can I choose a life of misery for my daughter?” he said. “Shiva is a nomad with no material possessions. Sati deserves a better husband, who can provide her with the finest luxuries of life.” Lord Brahma replied, “Sati...
The Cunning Crane and the Clever Crab
One day, an old crane stood at the edge of a large lake on a warm summer day. He did not make any attempt to catch fish. Suddenly, he spotted a crab and started crying. A curious crab approached him and asked, “Why are you crying, Mr. Crane? Don’t you...
