Panchatantra Stories

Stotram I: Sanskrit wording: English wording: Yanmayavashvarti Vishwamakhilim Brahamadideva sura, yatsatvaedmrishaave bhaati sakalam rajjoo yathaahebharvama. Yatpadam palavmaive bhati hi Bhavambhodhaesititearshavatam, vandeaham tamshaeshkaranparam ramakhayameesham Harim. Hindi meaning: English meaning: I salute the Lord, the remover of sin, who is called Rama; who is beyond the ultimate cause; by whose Maya is controlled the entire universe as…

There was a shudder in her whispering voice. She was shy to frame her words. What has happened tonight to lovely Radha? Now she consents, now she is afraid. When asked for love, she closes up her eyes, Eager to reach the ocean of desire. He begs her for a kiss. She turns her mouth…

Jasarandha was the emperor of Aryavarta (North India) at the time when the Pandavas were ruling at Indraprastha. Most of the kings of North India acknowledged his superiority out of fear. Many of those who did not, had been imprisoned by him. To establish the supremacy of the Pandavas it was necessary to subdue Jasarandha.Though…

Mukut An exquisite cloth Mukut that can be used decoratively for any Deity and has a standard size that will fit on most of the Idols of your temple. The Mukut can be worn on the head of the Deity and can be tied with the help of long strings at the back of the…

All living creatures die to be born again, so the Hindus believe. The Buddha was no exception. Legend has it that several lifetimes as a Bodhisattva went into the making of the Buddha, the Enlightened one. br>The Bodhisattva came in many forms ? man, monkey, deer, elephant, lion. Whatever his mortal body, he spread the…

Mantra Meditation The ancient mantra lore harnesses subtle sound to confer the rewards of a fruitful like on humanity. The great sages of Hinduism have channelised their spiritual blessings to seekers through powerful mantras. The devotee should invoke the form of the different deities and pray to them by uttering the mantras. When mantra and…