We have a reader question from Hemali Will you please write an article on qualties/significance of Swan in hinduism and its relation to Goddess Saraswati. The article you wrote on significance of Owl and its
After Bheesma’s death, Dronacharya became the commander in chief of Kaurava army. Dronacharya is an formidable warrior who must be removed to secure victory for Pandavas. Krishna told Pandavas that it is impossible to get rid of
Mahabharata is a treasure trove of wisdom and leadership lessons for all walks of life. Given below are some important characters and lessons you can learn from their ideals, actions and circumstances they went through.
Draupadi longed for a husband with 14 qualities. Lord Shiva told her that what she is demanding is impossible, all these qualities cannot co-exist in one man. If at all he sends someone with all
Draupadi bore the Pandavas five sons. These sons are together called Upapandavas. The Upapandavas were born when the Pandavas were in vanavas but they were raised in their maternal home – Panchal. Draupadi’s brother Dhristyadhumna
Entry of Ghatotkacha is a very smart tactical move by Krishna. On Kauravas side, Bheesma has been killed. The major threat has been removed. The next threat is Drona and Karna’s Vasava shakti. If Karna
There are instances in the Mahabharata where Kauravas have shown their humanitarian qualities 1. Vikarna protesting against the disrobing incident. 2. Yuyutsu joining Pandava camp on day one. 3. Duryodhana was never a king. He
Similarities between the two epics – Mahabharata and Iliyad. 1. Pandavas were sent to forest for 14 years, The battle of Troy was fought for 14 years. 2. When the war starts out, Arjuna is
Duryodhana was a better warrior than Bheema, when it came to Mace fight. Duryodhana means someone who is very difficult to fight with (“Dur” + “Yodhana”). Difficult warrior. In the 19th day of the war,
The conversation between Karna and Krishna is quite fascinating. Before the Kurukhetra war, Krishna grew restless because of the presence of Karna in Kaurava camp. Krishna was not afraid of the mighty Bheesma because he
