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Jambavan told Hanuman that he was equal in strength to Rama and Lakshmana. He told Hanuman that his legs had the same strength that Garuda’s wings ...

Devi Mahatmya - Markandeya Purana, tr. by Bibek Debroy Chapter 9 (Ch 86 in the book) King Suratha exclaims that the Devi mahatmya, as recounted...

During adversity, an enemy may become a friend, and a friend may become an enemy. An alliance with an enemy can be considered during such a situati...

In the last post, in the story from Brahmanda Purana, Shiva appeared before Parashurama in the form of a hunter. But Parashurama wasn’t yet sure ...

Lakshmana entered Sugriva’s residence, and Sugriva welcomed him by greeting him. An angry Lakshmana accused Sugriva of not following dharma and eng...

Devi Mahatmya - Markandeya Purana, tr. by Bibek Debroy Chapter 8 (Ch 85 in the book)  With both Chanda and Munda killed by Kali, Shumbha was fil...

Bheeshma then told the story of King Ambarisha, who went to heaven after death and saw that his commander Sudeva was in an exalted position. He ask...

Sugriva was terribly distressed and asked why Rama did not help him by killing Vali. Rama told him how the two looked identical. He then asked Sugr...

Devi Mahatmya - Markandeya Purana, tr. by Bibek Debroy Chapter 7 (Ch 84 in the book)  Chanda and Munda, along with their army, made their way ba...

Bheeshma then advised Yudhishthira about the conduct of a king. He told him that a king should have eight advisors who should include four Brahmana...

In the last column, in a story from Brahmanda Purana, I spoke of Parashurama reaching the Himalayas, so as to perform austerities dedicated to Shi...

Seeing the Pampa Lake and the beauty of nature, Rama lamented sorrowfully. He remembered Sita and compared her beauty to that of nature. The brothe...