DOCSLIB.ORG

05. Krishna Was Always a Lover of Peace

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
05. Krishna Was Always a Lover of Peace 80 Summer Roses on the Blue Mountains, 1976 he took to prevent war between the Pandavas and Kauravas and to establish security and peace in the country, at that time, will be evident if only we look at Vyasa’s Sanskrit text. Krishna started for Hastinapur in order to negotiate for peace. When Duryodhana, Dussasana, and other 5. Krishna Was Always A Lover Of Kauravas learnt that Krishna was coming to negotiate Peace And Never A Warmonger peace, they made all preparations and arranged a reception and welcome for Krishna in the very outskirts of the city of Hastinapur. When the great chariot came, o you know why you have been it was brought to the front of the city so that a fitting given legs? Are these legs given welcome could be given. As soon as Krishna got out of Dto you to go round all the streets the chariot, Duryodhana and Dussasana met him and and the narrow lanes in a purposeless appraised him of the fact that a special welcome had manner? No, they have been given so that been arranged for him and a spacious mansion had you may visit the temple of God. been prepared for his stay. They invited him for a special dinner on that day in the palace. Prema Swarupas! Krishna, who was the very embodiment of peace, By superficial observers, Krishna is not regarded appraised Duryodhana and Dussasana that he came as a peace-loving person. People generally think of him there as an Ambassador to negotiate for peace and that as one who encouraged battles and fights. They also it was not right for one who had come in the role of an think that the bloodshed that was caused in the battle of Ambassador to accept their hospitality even before one’s Mahabharatha was due to Krishna’s love for war. This mission was completed. He said that he would gladly is not a true picture of Krishna. In fact, he was very accept their hospitality after the mission was completed peace-loving; and the efforts he made and the trouble as it would be proper to do so. With these pleasing Summer Roses on the Blue Mountains, 1976 81 82 Summer Roses on the Blue Mountains, 1976 words, he went to the house of Vidura. It was a great peace-loving and that he was not a warmonger. All surprise to Vidura to see Krishna come to his house for these aspects and acts of Krishna, which were being he never even dreamt that Krishna would come to his done on a human plane, should be understood by us as house. He was overjoyed, and he thought that it was having been done by a human being on a human plane his great fortune, and he made all arrangements and not by divinity. accordingly. Vidura then expressed his doubt and said that Vidura gave a hearty welcome to Krishna and these peace negotiations were not going to reach a they both sat down for a meal. After the meal, both successful completion because he knew that the Vidura and Krishna sat together for conversation. Then Kauravas had everything ready. All those who were Vidura said that to him it did not appear proper that connected with them were also invited to be ready. The Krishna should come, for negotiating peace, to the weapons were made ready. Under these circumstances, house of bad people who may do him harm. He felt he did not expect any peace. that knowing everything, Krishna should not have come Krishna then told Vidura that according to Dharma, there to negotiate for peace. which was only too well known to Vidura, all efforts Then Krishna said that it was not as if he did not should be made to establish peace. He said that know that Kauravas were people with bad qualities and irrespective of the success or failure, we must do our evil intentions. Despite this, he felt that when innocent duty. people were being troubled and bloodshed was The day dawned and Krishna got into his chariot forthcoming, then everyone who had a responsibility and moved into the city of Hastinapur. That day the should try his best to prevent injustice and bloodshed, city looked gay, the streets were decorated with arches, and it was in this context that he was trying to negotiate. and all the streets were a pleasant sight to see. In If we really look at the inner significance of what Hastinapur, the people came forward to welcome him Krishna had said at that time, we will find that Krishna like the waves of an ocean would welcome the moon. was really concerned with the peace and security of the In that environment, he moved on, smiling and looking people; and we will understand that Krishna was truly at the people of Hastinapur. As soon as he came near Summer Roses on the Blue Mountains, 1976 83 84 Summer Roses on the Blue Mountains, 1976 the Palace, Duryodhana and Karna were standing there persons and arranged to seat them in accordance with to welcome him. their importance. Women were bringing flowers so that they may be As soon as all these persons were seated, Krishna showered on Krishna. Fragrant flowers were showered made obeisance to the members and then occupied his on Krishna from the terraces. It appeared to Krishna seat. After that Duryodhana, Karna, Bhishma, and Drona that all this was prearranged by the Kauravas to please occupied their respective seats. After all these elders him. However, all these external symptoms did neither were seated, the other subordinate kings also took their elate him nor bother him; and he entered the mansion. seats, making obeisance to the assembly. In that As Karna and Duryodhana were showing him the way assembly, everyone was anxious to hear what Krishna to go into the assembly, Kritavarma was following was going to say and know what message Krishna had Krishna. As soon as Krishna entered the assembly, all brought. In their anxiety to listen to him and not miss the kings and subordinate kings stood up and made anything, they all maintained pin-drop silence. Every obeisance to him. individual in that assembly had probably looked at Krishna many times earlier, but they were all still As soon as Krishna entered the assembly, looking at Krishna anxiously with wide-open eyes, Dhritharashtra, with the help of others, came to greet expecting something very special from him. While his him. He embraced Krishna and was moving ahead of black curly hair and pearl-white teeth were attracting Krishna with the help of Bhishma, and Drona requested people, he turned towards Dhritharashtra. Krishna to occupy the seat of honour. Krishna did not occupy the seat of honour and told Drona that, as he The first words uttered by Krishna were that there very well knew, there were very learned and eminent should be peace between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. Maharishis and yogis who were gathered in that He then said, “Let the two families of Kauravas and assembly to observe what was going to happen to the Pandavas remain friendly forever and establish peace peace and prosperity of the country; and it was not and prosperity in the world. The entire world wanted proper to offer the seat of honour to him. In accordance peace and this was the only word that they were looking with Krishna’s instruction, Bhishma called various for.” He further said that he had come there as a Summer Roses on the Blue Mountains, 1976 85 86 Summer Roses on the Blue Mountains, 1976 messenger and ambassador in the context of wanting to them than any kingdom which may or may not be peace. He did not stop at this. He went to Dhritharashtra given to them. Dharmaraja said that there were no and said that whatever was going to be decided in that reasons whatsoever for any hatred on the part of assembly was a matter of great concern to him and that Dhritharashtra towards the Pandavas. If there were any, Dhritharashtra should think carefully before arriving at they were prepared to come and ask for pardon from a decision. The Pandavas lost their father when they Dhritharashtra. When we hear such words from the were children. Such innocent children were brought up Pandavas, we see how good and how sacred they were. by Dhritharashtra, and he was responsible for their We will also realise that Krishna, the negotiator of well-being. The Pandavas were happy that, although peace, was in no way interested in promoting war. their natural father was not alive, there was someone who was affectionate to them. People, particularly students like you, should understand how much trouble Krishna took, and to Krishna went on to say, “Like your natural sons, what extent he went in the promotion of peace. All the you have looked after these adopted sons as well as kings and monarchs assembled in the hall heard all brought them up. It is not right for you to show hatred this; and while reflecting on the circumstances of towards such children whom you have yourself brought negotiations, their eyes were filled with tears of sorrow. up. In obedience to you, they were in a forest for All those who were sitting in the assembly were deeply twelve years; and they lived incognito for one year; moved at the noble qualities of Krishna who was and because you told them that you would give them showing great respect to the elders and great love to their kingdom if they came back after those years, they everyone.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Mahabharata Tatparnirnaya
    Mahabharatha Tatparya Nirnaya Chapter XIX The episodes of Lakshagriha, Bhimasena's marriage with Hidimba, Killing Bakasura, Draupadi svayamwara, Pandavas settling down in Indraprastha are described in this chapter. The details of these episodes are well-known. Therefore the special points of religious and moral conduct highlights in Tatparya Nirnaya and its commentaries will be briefly stated here. Kanika's wrong advice to Duryodhana This chapter starts with instructions of Kanika an expert in the evil policies of politics to Duryodhana. This Kanika was also known as Kalinga. Probably he hailed from Kalinga region. He was a person if Bharadvaja gotra and an adviser to Shatrujna the king of Sauvira. He told Duryodhana that when the close relatives like brothers, parents, teachers, and friends are our enemies, we should talk sweet outwardly and plan for destroying them. Heretics, robbers, theives and poor persons should be employed to kill them by poison. Outwardly we should pretend to be religiously.Rituals, sacrifices etc should be performed. Taking people into confidence by these means we should hit our enemy when the time is ripe. In this way Kanika secretly advised Duryodhana to plan against Pandavas. Duryodhana approached his father Dhritarashtra and appealed to him to send out Pandavas to some other place. Initially Dhritarashtra said Pandavas are also my sons, they are well behaved, brave, they will add to the wealth and the reputation of our kingdom, and therefore, it is not proper to send them out. However, Duryodhana insisted that they should be sent out. He said he has mastered one hundred and thirty powerful hymns that will protect him from the enemies.
    [Show full text]
  • Component-I (A) – Personal Details
    Component-I (A) – Personal details: Component-I (B) – Description of module: Subject Name Indian Culture Paper Name Outlines of Indian History Module Name/Title Mahajanapadas- Rise of Magadha – Nandas – Invasion of Alexander Module Id I C/ OIH/ 08 Pre requisites Early History of India Objectives To study the Political institutions of Ancient India from earliest to 3rd Century BCE. Mahajanapadas , Rise of Magadha under the Haryanka, Sisunaga Dynasties, Nanda Dynasty, Persian Invasions, Alexander’s Invasion of India and its Effects Keywords Janapadas, Magadha, Haryanka, Sisunaga, Nanda, Alexander E-text (Quadrant-I) 1. Sources Political and cultural history of the period from C 600 to 300 BCE is known for the first time by a possibility of comparing evidence from different kinds of literary sources. Buddhist and Jaina texts form an authentic source of the political history of ancient India. The first four books of Sutta pitaka -- the Digha, Majjhima, Samyutta and Anguttara nikayas -- and the entire Vinaya pitaka were composed between the 5th and 3rd centuries BCE. The Sutta nipata also belongs to this period. The Jaina texts Bhagavati sutra and Parisisthaparvan represent the tradition that can be used as historical source material for this period. The Puranas also provide useful information on dynastic history. A comparison of Buddhist, Puranic and Jaina texts on the details of dynastic history reveals more disagreement. This may be due to the fact that they were compiled at different times. Apart from indigenous literary sources, there are number of Greek and Latin narratives of Alexander’s military achievements. They describe the political situation prevailing in northwest on the eve of Alexander’s invasion.
    [Show full text]
  • ATM ID City Address Onsite / Offsit E DLHCC017 New Delhi Dharamsila Cancer Foundation & Research Centre Dharamsila Marg Vasu
    Onsite / ATM ID City Address Offsite Dharamsila cancer foundation & research centre DLHCC017 New Delhi Offsite dharamsila marg vasundhra enclave delhi - 110096 Shop No 6 & 7, Ground floor, Botawalla Building, MHHCB092 Mumbai Onsite 2/12, Horniman Circle, Fort, Mumbai 400 001 Yes Bank Ltd., Ground Floor, Hotel Fortune Galaxy, GJHCB022 Vapi Onsite N.H.8, GIDC, Vapi, Gujarat - 396195 Yes Bank Ltd., Shop No. 2, Ground Floor, “Capricon MHHCB093 Mumbai Centre”, Sane Guruji Marg, Jacob Circle, Mumbai, Onsite Maharashtra. PIN -400011 Ground Floor, 36, Shree Tower, Kali Krishna Tagore WBHCB001 Kolkata Onsite Street, Barrabazar, Kolkata PIN -700007 Yes Bank Ltd., Amanora, Pune Premises, Unit No. EB- GF-14, Ground Floor, East Block, Amanora Town MHHCB106 Pune Onsite Centre, Hadapsar-Kharadi Bypass, Hadapsar, Pune – 411 028. Shop no 1, 2, &3, Ground & Mezzanine, Shreya MHHCB107 Kalyan Palace, Opp Adarsh Hindi High School, Santoshi Mata Onsite Road, Kalyan(W) - 421301 1 A,Mittal Chambers, Nariman Point, Mumbai - MHHCB098 Mumbai Onsite 400021 Part Ground floor, Sunil Annex, Plot No. 18, MHHCB113 Nashik Onsite Kamatwade, Taluka - Nashik - 422008 Yes Bank,Part Ground Floor, 582/D, Bazar Samiti MHHCB104 Pune Building, Next to Market Yard Post office, Market Onsite Yard, Pune, Maharashtra. PIN 411037 Yes Bank Ltd: Ground Floor, Shop No. 08-13, “D” Building, “Empire Estate”, Sector No. 2, C.T.S. No. MHHCB105 Pune Onsite 4510/1, Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra. PIN – 411019. Ground Floor, Sailesh Building, Linking Road, MHHAB001 Mumbai Onsite Santacruz (West), Mumbai - 400 054 YES Bank Ltd., Gr. Floor, High Tide Building, Plot No. MHHCB110 Mumbai Onsite 30B, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai - 400049 Unit No.
    [Show full text]
  • Dharma in the Mahabharata As a Response to Ecological Crises: a Speculation
    View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by The Trumpeter - Journal of Ecosophy (Athabasca University) Dharma in the Mahabharata as a response to Ecological Crises: A speculation By Kamesh Aiyer Abstract Without doing violence to Vyaasa, the Mahabharata (Vyaasa, The Mahabharata 1933-1966) can be properly viewed through an ecological prism, as a story of how “Dharma” came to be established as a result of a conflict over social policies in response to on-going environmental/ecological crises. In this version, the first to recognize the crises and to attempt to address them was Santanu, King of Hastinapur (a town established on the banks of the Ganges). His initial proposals evoked much opposition because draconian and oppressive, and were rescinded after his death. Subsequently, one of Santanu’s grandsons, Pandu, and his children, the Pandavas, agreed with Santanu that the crises had to be addressed and proposed more acceptable social policies and practices. Santanu’s other grandson, Dhritarashtra, and his children, the Kauravas, disagreed, believing that nothing needed to be done and opposed the proposed policies. The fight to establish these policies culminated in the extended and widespread “Great War” (the “Mahaa-Bhaarata”) that was won by the Pandavas. Some of the proposed practices/social policies became core elements of "Hinduism" (such as cow protection and caste), while others became accepted elements of the cultural landscape (acceptance of the rights of tribes to forests as “commons”). Still other proposals may have been implied but never became widespread (polyandry) or may have been deemed unacceptable and immoral (infanticide).
    [Show full text]
  • Educating Society in the Eradication of Superstitions Regarding Getting Son by the Boon of Sage During Mahabharata Period
    IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME) e-ISSN: 2320–7388,p-ISSN: 2320–737X Volume 4, Issue 3 Ver. I (May-Jun. 2014), PP 47-53 www.iosrjournals.org Educating society in the eradication of superstitions regarding getting son by the Boon of Sage during Mahabharata period Dr. Jyotindra Choudhary1, Dr. Kumari Vineeta2 1Senior university professor, T.N.B. College, Bhagalpur and Ex-D.S.W., T.M. Bhagalpur University Bhagalpur- 812007, Bihar Govt. nominee Maithili Sahitya Academy, Govt. of Bihar Patna India. 2Faculty of Education, S.M. College, Bhagalpur, T.M. Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur, India. Abstract: The birth story of five Pandavas, by the blessings rishi Durbasha from different Hindu Gods, birth of Kauravas 101 children from zygote of Gandhari by boon’s of Maharishi Vyasa, birth of Guru Dronacharya from Drona (a pot) by rishi Bharadwaja, birth of most charming lady of Dwapar Yuga Draoupdi from the fire pitand many more have created misconception in the society that a child may take birth without Mother’s womb. The answer of this superstition comes with the birth of a test tube baby IVF and Stem Cell Technology. This study is to educate society from this misconception. Thorough survey of Hindu testaments and latest literature of genetic engineering it becomes crystal clear that genetic experimental procedure of ancient Maharishi was more knowledgeable than the present one, however findings of Hindu testaments and present scientific reports are concurrent in central ideas but basic difference could not be precipitated as the shlokas are in coded word that needsadvanced analysis through super computer and we have to wait for that time.
    [Show full text]
  • 2.Hindu Websites Sorted Category Wise
    Hindu Websites sorted Category wise Sl. No. Broad catergory Website Address Description Reference Country 1 Archaelogy http://aryaculture.tripod.com/vedicdharma/id10. India's Cultural Link with Ancient Mexico html America 2 Archaelogy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harappa Harappa Civilisation India 3 Archaelogy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indus_Valley_Civil Indus Valley Civilisation India ization 4 Archaelogy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiradu_temples Kiradu Barmer Temples India 5 Archaelogy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohenjo_Daro Mohenjo_Daro Civilisation India 6 Archaelogy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nalanda Nalanda University India 7 Archaelogy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxila Takshashila University Pakistan 8 Archaelogy http://selians.blogspot.in/2010/01/ganesha- Ganesha, ‘lingga yoni’ found at newly Indonesia lingga-yoni-found-at-newly.html discovered site 9 Archaelogy http://vedicarcheologicaldiscoveries.wordpress.c Ancient Idol of Lord Vishnu found Russia om/2012/05/27/ancient-idol-of-lord-vishnu- during excavation in an old village in found-during-excavation-in-an-old-village-in- Russia’s Volga Region russias-volga-region/ 10 Archaelogy http://vedicarcheologicaldiscoveries.wordpress.c Mahendraparvata, 1,200-Year-Old Cambodia om/2013/06/15/mahendraparvata-1200-year- Lost Medieval City In Cambodia, old-lost-medieval-city-in-cambodia-unearthed- Unearthed By Archaeologists 11 Archaelogy http://wikimapia.org/7359843/Takshashila- Takshashila University Pakistan Taxila 12 Archaelogy http://www.agamahindu.com/vietnam-hindu- Vietnam
    [Show full text]
  • Rajaji-Mahabharata.Pdf
    MAHABHARATA retold by C. Rajagopalachari (Edited by Jay Mazo, International Gita Society) Contents 39. The Wicked Are Never Satisfied 1. Ganapati, the Scribe 40. Duryodhana Disgraced 2. Devavrata 41. Sri Krishna's Hunger 3. Bhishma's Vow 42. The Enchanted Pool 4. Amba And Bhishma 43. Domestic Service 5. Devayani And Kacha 44. Virtue Vindicated 6. The Marriage Of Devayani 45. Matsya Defended 7. Yayati 46. Prince Uttara 8. Vidura 47. Promise Fulfilled 9. Kunti Devi 48. Virata's Delusion 10. Death Of Pandu 49. Taking Counsel 11. Bhima 50. Arjuna's Charioteer 12. Karna 51. Salya Against His Nephews 13. Drona 52. Vritra 14. The Wax Palace 53. Nahusha 15. The Escape Of The Pandavas 54. Sanjaya's Mission 16. The Slaying Of Bakasura 55. Not a Needle-Point Of Territory 17. Draupadi's Swayamvaram 56. Krishna's Mission 18. Indraprastha 57. Attachment and Duty 19. The Saranga Birds 58. The Pandava Generalissimo 20. Jarasandha 59. Balarama 21. The Slaying Of Jarasandha 60. Rukmini 22. The First Honor 61. Non-Cooperation 23. Sakuni Comes In 62. Krishna Teaches 24. The Invitation 63. Yudhishthira Seeks Benediction 25. The Wager 64. The First Day's Battle 26. Draupadi's Grief 65. The Second Day 27. Dhritarashtra's Anxiety 66. The Third Day's Battle 28. Krishna's Vow 67. The Fourth Day 29. Pasupata 68. The Fifth Day 30. Affliction Is Nothing New 69. The Sixth Day 31. Agastya 70. The Seventh Day 32. Rishyasringa 71. The Eighth Day 33. Fruitless Penance 72. The Ninth Day 34. Yavakrida's End 73.
    [Show full text]
  • The Panchala Maha Utsav a Tribute to the Rich Cultural Heritage of Auspicious Panchala Desha and It’S Brave Princess Draupadi
    Commemorting 10years with The Panchala Maha Utsav A Tribute to the rich Cultural Heritage of auspicious Panchala Desha and It’s brave Princess Draupadi. The First of its kind Historic Celebration We Enter The Past, To Create Opportunities For The Future A Report of Proceedings Of programs from 15th -19th Dec 2013 At Dilli Haat and India International Center 2 1 Objective Panchala region is a rich repository of tangible & intangible heritage & culture and has a legacy of rich history and literature, Kampilya being a great centre for Vedic leanings. Tangible heritage is being preserved by Archaeological Survey of India (Kampilya , Ahichchetra, Sankia etc being Nationally Protected Sites). However, negligible or very little attention has been given to the intangible arts & traditions related to the Panchala history. Intangible heritage is a part of the living traditions and form a very important component of our collective cultures and traditions, as well as History. As Draupadi Trust completed 10 years on 15th Dec 2013, we celebrated our progressive woman Draupadi, and the A Master Piece titled Parvati excavated at Panchala Desha (Ahichhetra Region) during the 1940 excavation and now a prestigious display at National Museum, Rich Cultural Heritage of her historic New Delhi. Panchala Desha. We organised the “Panchaala Maha Utsav” with special Unique Features: (a) Half Moon indicating ‘Chandravanshi’ focus on the Vedic city i.e. Draupadi’s lineage from King Drupad, (b) Third Eye of Shiva, (c) Exquisite Kampilya. The main highlights of this Hairstyle (showing Draupadi’s love for her hair). MahaUtsav was the showcasing of the Culture, Crafts and other Tangible and Intangible Heritage of this rich land, which is on the banks of Ganga, this reverend land of Draupadi’s birth, land of Sage Kapil Muni, of Ayurvedic Gospel Charac Saminhita, of Buddha & Jain Tirthankaras, the land visited by Hiuen Tsang & Alexander Cunningham, and much more.
    [Show full text]
  • Part 1: the Beginning of Mahabharat
    Mahabharat Story Credits: Internet sources, Amar Chitra Katha Part 1: The Beginning of Mahabharat The story of Mahabharata starts with King Dushyant, a powerful ruler of ancient India. Dushyanta married Shakuntala, the foster-daughter of sage Kanva. Shakuntala was born to Menaka, a nymph of Indra's court, from sage Vishwamitra, who secretly fell in love with her. Shakuntala gave birth to a worthy son Bharata, who grew up to be fearless and strong. He ruled for many years and was the founder of the Kuru dynasty. Unfortunately, things did not go well after the death of Bharata and his large empire was reduced to a kingdom of medium size with its capital Hastinapur. Mahabharata means the story of the descendents of Bharata. The regular saga of the epic of the Mahabharata, however, starts with king Shantanu. Shantanu lived in Hastinapur and was known for his valor and wisdom. One day he went out hunting to a nearby forest. Reaching the bank of the river Ganges (Ganga), he was startled to see an indescribably charming damsel appearing out of the water and then walking on its surface. Her grace and divine beauty struck Shantanu at the very first sight and he was completely spellbound. When the king inquired who she was, the maiden curtly asked, "Why are you asking me that?" King Shantanu admitted "Having been captivated by your loveliness, I, Shantanu, king of Hastinapur, have decided to marry you." "I can accept your proposal provided that you are ready to abide by my two conditions" argued the maiden. "What are they?" anxiously asked the king.
    [Show full text]
  • 1.Hindu Websites Sorted Alphabetically
    Hindu Websites sorted Alphabetically Sl. No. Website Address Description Broad catergory Reference Country 1 http://18shaktipeetasofdevi.blogspot.com/ 18 Shakti Peethas Goddess India 2 http://18shaktipeetasofdevi.blogspot.in/ 18 Shakti Peethas Goddess India 3 http://199.59.148.11/Gurudev_English Swami Ramakrishnanada Leader- Spiritual India 4 http://330milliongods.blogspot.in/ A Bouquet of Rose Flowers to My Lord India Lord Ganesh Ji 5 http://41.212.34.21/ The Hindu Council of Kenya (HCK) Organisation Kenya 6 http://63nayanar.blogspot.in/ 63 Nayanar Lord India 7 http://75.126.84.8/ayurveda/ Jiva Institute Ayurveda India 8 http://8000drumsoftheprophecy.org/ ISKCON Payers Bhajan Brazil 9 http://aalayam.co.nz/ Ayalam NZ Hindu Temple Society Organisation New Zealand 10 http://aalayamkanden.blogspot.com/2010/11/s Sri Lakshmi Kubera Temple, Temple India ri-lakshmi-kubera-temple.html Rathinamangalam 11 http://aalayamkanden.blogspot.in/ Journey of lesser known temples in Temples Database India India 12 http://aalayamkanden.blogspot.in/2010/10/bra Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Temple India hmapureeswarar-temple-tirupattur.html Tirupattur 13 http://accidentalhindu.blogspot.in/ Hinduism Information Information Trinidad & Tobago 14 http://acharya.iitm.ac.in/sanskrit/tutor.php Acharya Learn Sanskrit through self Sanskrit Education India study 15 http://acharyakishorekunal.blogspot.in/ Acharya Kishore Kunal, Bihar Information India Mahavir Mandir Trust (BMMT) 16 http://acm.org.sg/resource_docs/214_Ramayan An international Conference on Conference Singapore
    [Show full text]
  • The Rise of Hastinapur
    THE RISE OF HASTINAPUR Sharath Komarraju is a Bangalore-based author. He began life as a software engineer but has since jumped the fence to write full time. His first novel, Murder in Amaravati , was longlisted for the Commonwealth Book Prize in 2013. Perhaps his best known work is the Hastinapur series, which attempts to tell the story of the Mahabharata through the thoughts and lives of the epic’s lesser known female characters. When he’s not writing, he’s either watching cricket or talking to his wife, or trying to watch cricket while talking to his wife. Also by Sharath Komarraju Novels Murder in Amaravati Banquet on the Dead The Winds of Hastinapur The Puppeteers of Palem Nari The Crows of Agra Non-fiction Money Wise: The Aam Aadmi’s Guide to Wealth and Financial Freedom Short Fiction Jump, Didi! The Narrow Road to Palem The Rise of Hastinapur SHARATH KOMARRAJU First published in India in 2015 by HarperCollins Publishers India Copyright © Sharath Komarraju 2015 P-ISBN: 978-93-5177-376-4 E-ISBN: 978-93-5177-377-1 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 Sharath Komarraju asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work. This is a work of fiction and all characters and incidents described in this book are the product of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publishers.
    [Show full text]
  • Srimad Bhagavad Gita
    Srimad Bhagavad Gita Introduction & Chapter 1 Arjuna Vishaada Yogah: Yoga of the Despondency of Arjuna Transliterated Sanskrit Text Free Translation & Brief Explanation By T.N.Sethumadhavan Published In Esamskriti.com & Medhajournal.com Nagpur September 2010 [email protected] Srimad Bhagavad Gita Methodology of Presentation T.N.Sethumadhavan The radiance of the Bhagavad Gita is being brought to the readers under this column through the means of easy to handle tools. This arrangement consists of a series of essays covering the entire Gita in a simple, direct and interactive style employing the technique of a Distance Education Programme. The presentation of each Chapter of the Gita will have ¾ All transliterated Sanskrit Verses with a lucid translation and explanatory notes divided into different topics for a clear-cut grasp of the subject ¾ A brief account of the issues and concepts involved ¾ Strategies to put the ideas discussed into practice and ¾ A questionnaire for self-assessment by the reader The periodicity of posting these essays would be about once in a fortnight barring unforeseen circumstances. In preparing these essays I have steered clear off all the scholastic debates and controversies with a view to reach out to the average modern educated young people who require the strength of the Gita to wade through the current day troubled waters. My purpose is just to help them to understand the essential message of the Gita so that they will blossom into integrated persons full of equanimity of mind, speech and action. Their needs in the context of our present habits of study were fully kept in view in this process.
    [Show full text]