Ulupi was the daughter of the Naga king Kauravya, who ruled the underwater kingdom in the Ganga River. Initially, she was married to a Naga prince, but he died in a fight with Garuda shortly after their marriage. During exile, one day after finishing prayer in the Ganga river, Arjuna turned toward the shore, but the water force pulled him and when he woke up he was in the Naglok. Ulupi brought him there and confessed her affection to him. Arjuna said that he was in exile and bound by a vow of celibacy.
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The Four Queens Of Arjuna : Tales Of Love And Sacrifices
We all know about Draupadi, whom Arjuna won in the Swayamvara. But later She married all the Pandava brothers. Along with Draupadi, Arjuna had three more wives, and through them, he had sons as well. Vyasa’s Mahabharata does mention all of them, but not in much detail. Here, we will discuss the stories behind all of Arjuna’s marriages and his sons.
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Rama’s exile : Was it powerful crafted plan of Gods?
Rama was about to be crowned as the next King, and the night before a sequence of events happened that turned Rama’s life and future of the Bharavarsha upside down.
Kaikeyi the stepmother of the Lord Rama, whom Rama loved dearly and she also loved him equally like her own son. How did she suddenly turn into an evil mother?
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Maharshi Valmiki – The Creator Of The Great Epic Ramayana
Ramayana is considered the greatest poet of the time, and his composer was Maharshi Valmiki. Undoubtedly, the creator of such a great work must be a very great rishi of the time. Many stories are found in the Puranas about the life of this great Rishi. Here are some important events of his life.
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Many Paths To Reach One Ultimate Destination
The world is filled with so many religions, within one religion there are many beliefs. What we follow is something we get from the plains of our own civilization and culture. All these religions take us to the one path, a path to reach a God.
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Understanding Hinduism: It teaches how to live a life
Hindu gives complete guidelines to the individual and the society, starting with an overall mission in life, with objectives, strategies to fulfill them, and an action plan to follow. Life becomes purposeful and worth living. all the struggles, ups, and downs can be handled with ease and strength.
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Let’s unlock the Secret of the ancient wisdom: Upanishad
Upanishads are the basic foundation of the Indian spiritual thought and the source of the Indian Spiritual Philosophy. They are the poetic spiritual work of the sages to discover and understand the ultimate reality. Upanishad mainly contains the dialogs between Guru and Shishya.
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Sacred Lotus Flower: Revealing The Stunning Beauty And Its Meaning
The lotus is crowned as the national flower of India. It holds a special place in the country’s art, culture, and spirituality, symbolizing its rich heritage since ancient times. The lotus flower holds symbolic significance in both Hinduism and Buddhism, representing various concepts and beliefs.
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Magadha – the heart of Indian history
Magadha is a historically significant region in India and has been the seat of power for many renowned dynasties. It played a very important role in shaping Indian history, serving as the birthplace of Jainism and Buddhism. Famous rulers like Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka hailed from here.
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3 core Beliefs: The Heart of Hinduism
There are three core beliefs or the 3 pillar thoughts that make Hinduism more scientific and close to god. Hindus see the universe and everything in it as belonging to and being a part of God. Hindu believes that each person is divine and that human life’s purpose is to experience this divinity.
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