The Mahabharata showcases the power of destiny in shaping the course of events and influencing the actions of characters. Various characters, from Duryodhana to Yudhishthira, emphasize the significance of destiny in their lives and actions. The concept of destiny is often presented as a force beyond human control, shaping destinies through various means, including fate, karma, and divine intervention. The …
In a bold assertion made in the Uttar Pradesh State Assembly, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath likened Shri Krishna’s ‘peace’ offer to the Kauravas in Mahabharata to the demands of Hindus to reclaim three holy sites, namely Ayodhya, Mathura, and Kashi. Citing the Mahabharata episode, CM Yogi argued that just like Pandavas demanded only 5 villages, Hindu society only demanded three …
At one point during his speech at Kedarnath on Friday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paused, his eyes moist. Modi also quoted from Ramcharitmamas by Tulsidas: “Abigatakath apar, neti-neti nit nigam kaha” — the experience of the Divine is so sublime, unutterable, and infinite that the scriptures call it “not this, not this”. Modi said, “This is how I feel …
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