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Why Did Karna Stay Loyal Even When He Knew the Truth?
Why Did Karna Stay Loyal Even When He Knew the Truth?

By Amisha Sharma

One of the most potent ethical issues in the Mahabharata is Karna's loyalty to Duryodhana despite discovering the truth about his birth. The emotional, psychological, and dharmic factors that influenced his choice are examined in this piece. From self-respect to gratitude, from social rejection to warrior vows, Karna's decision reveals a man who prioritized friendship over fate and honor above advantage.

One of the most potent ethical issues in the Mahabharata is Karna's loyalty to Duryodhana despite discovering the truth about his birth. The emotional, psychological, and dharmic factors that influenced his choice are examined in this piece. From self-respect to gratitude, from social rejection to warrior vows, Karna's decision reveals a man who prioritized friendship over fate and honor above advantage.

What Draupadi’s Life Teaches About Strength No One Talks About
What Draupadi’s Life Teaches About Strength No One Talks About

By Amisha Sharma

Draupadi's story is about more than simply suffering; it's about having the courage to speak up, demand justice, suffer suffering without losing one's identity, and persevere in the face of hardship. The deeper kind of strength that Draupadi stands for strength that overcomes fear, obedience, and patience are examined in this article.

Draupadi's story is about more than simply suffering; it's about having the courage to speak up, demand justice, suffer suffering without losing one's identity, and persevere in the face of hardship. The deeper kind of strength that Draupadi stands for strength that overcomes fear, obedience, and patience are examined in this article.

4 Most Powerful Lord Shiva Mantras for Peace, Health & Moksha
4 Most Powerful Lord Shiva Mantras for Peace, Health & Moksha

By Deepak Rajeev

Lord Shiva, a supreme deity, offers divine grace through potent mantras. Chanting these daily with faith brings inner peace, destroys negativity, and leads to spiritual liberation. Mantras like Shiva Gayatri and Mahamrityunjaya bestow courage, strength, and well-being. They also ward off negative energies, creating a protective shield for every sincere devotee.

Lord Shiva, a supreme deity, offers divine grace through potent mantras. Chanting these daily with faith brings inner peace, destroys negativity, and leads to spiritual liberation. Mantras like Shiva Gayatri and Mahamrityunjaya bestow courage, strength, and well-being. They also ward off negative energies, creating a protective shield for every sincere devotee.

7 Ancient Shiva Temples Where Devotees Are Not Allowed to Touch the Shivling
7 Ancient Shiva Temples Where Devotees Are Not Allowed to Touch the Shivling

By Nidhi

Across India, there are ancient Shiva temples where devotees are not allowed to touch the Shivling. This article explores seven such sacred temples and explains the spiritual, ritual, and historical reasons behind this practice. From energy preservation and Agamic traditions to the philosophy of inner devotion over physical contact, these temples reveal a deeper understanding of how Shiva is worshipped beyond touch, ritual, and form.

Across India, there are ancient Shiva temples where devotees are not allowed to touch the Shivling. This article explores seven such sacred temples and explains the spiritual, ritual, and historical reasons behind this practice. From energy preservation and Agamic traditions to the philosophy of inner devotion over physical contact, these temples reveal a deeper understanding of how Shiva is worshipped beyond touch, ritual, and form.

5 Temples That Keep the Ramayana Alive Even Today
5 Temples That Keep the Ramayana Alive Even Today

By Nidhi

The Ramayana continues to live not only in scriptures, but in places where its stories are remembered, worshipped, and felt even today. Across India, certain temples remain deeply connected to key moments of the epic, keeping its values alive through daily rituals and enduring faith. This article explores five such temples that help preserve the Ramayana as a living tradition, passed down through generations rather than confined to history.

The Ramayana continues to live not only in scriptures, but in places where its stories are remembered, worshipped, and felt even today. Across India, certain temples remain deeply connected to key moments of the epic, keeping its values alive through daily rituals and enduring faith. This article explores five such temples that help preserve the Ramayana as a living tradition, passed down through generations rather than confined to history.

What Science Knows About the 2013 Floods, And What It Doesn’t About Kedarnath
What Science Knows About the 2013 Floods, And What It Doesn’t About Kedarnath

By Nidhi

An in-depth look at what science explains about the devastating 2013 Uttarakhand floods and where its explanations fall short when it comes to the survival of the Kedarnath Temple. Examining geology, weather, construction, and probability, this article explores the fine line between scientific reasoning and unanswered questions.

An in-depth look at what science explains about the devastating 2013 Uttarakhand floods and where its explanations fall short when it comes to the survival of the Kedarnath Temple. Examining geology, weather, construction, and probability, this article explores the fine line between scientific reasoning and unanswered questions.

The Forgotten Birth of Ganesha: A Curse Even Gods Don’t Talk About
The Forgotten Birth of Ganesha: A Curse Even Gods Don’t Talk About

By Nidhi

Most people know the popular story of Lord Ganesha’s birth, but few are aware of the belief that he later forgot how he was born. This article looks deeper into that lesser-known idea and explores why Ganesha was said to be cursed to forget his own birth. Through Puranic traditions and spiritual symbolism, it explains how this forgetting shaped Ganesha’s wisdom, his detachment from ego, and his role as the deity of new beginnings.

Most people know the popular story of Lord Ganesha’s birth, but few are aware of the belief that he later forgot how he was born. This article looks deeper into that lesser-known idea and explores why Ganesha was said to be cursed to forget his own birth. Through Puranic traditions and spiritual symbolism, it explains how this forgetting shaped Ganesha’s wisdom, his detachment from ego, and his role as the deity of new beginnings.

Gita on Inner Choice After Pain: Weak Hurt Others, Strong Stay Kind Regardless
Gita on Inner Choice After Pain: Weak Hurt Others, Strong Stay Kind Regardless

By Riya Kumari

Some weaponize pain; some internalize it; few transcend it. One day you’re open, generous, believing. The next, you’re standing in the quiet aftermath of betrayal, disappointment, or emotional exhaustion - wondering whether staying kind now makes you foolish or strong. It is about what kind of person you decide to be after you’ve seen how cruel people can be and choosing not to let that knowledge rot you from the inside.

Some weaponize pain; some internalize it; few transcend it. One day you’re open, generous, believing. The next, you’re standing in the quiet aftermath of betrayal, disappointment, or emotional exhaustion - wondering whether staying kind now makes you foolish or strong. It is about what kind of person you decide to be after you’ve seen how cruel people can be and choosing not to let that knowledge rot you from the inside.

Why the Deity at Badrinath Temple Is Covered in Ghee for 6 Months
Why the Deity at Badrinath Temple Is Covered in Ghee for 6 Months

By Nidhi

Why is the deity at Badrinath Temple covered in ghee for six months every year? This article explores the ancient ritual behind this unique practice, explaining how extreme Himalayan winters, stone preservation, spiritual symbolism, and traditional temple knowledge come together. It looks at the scientific reasoning, religious meaning, and centuries-old wisdom that shaped the custom, revealing how faith, nature, and practical understanding coexist at one of Hinduism’s most sacred shrines.

Why is the deity at Badrinath Temple covered in ghee for six months every year? This article explores the ancient ritual behind this unique practice, explaining how extreme Himalayan winters, stone preservation, spiritual symbolism, and traditional temple knowledge come together. It looks at the scientific reasoning, religious meaning, and centuries-old wisdom that shaped the custom, revealing how faith, nature, and practical understanding coexist at one of Hinduism’s most sacred shrines.

Why Lord Vishnu Appears Only When Everything Falls Apart
Why Lord Vishnu Appears Only When Everything Falls Apart

By Amisha Sharma

The avatars of Lord Vishnu are supernatural acts in accordance with universal rules rather than emergency reactions. He appears at the height of disorder because only then can the most major shift take place. Humanity learns about accountability, free will, karma, and spiritual awakening from his time. The answer is not about delay it is about cosmic timing, karma, and the evolution of knowledge.

The avatars of Lord Vishnu are supernatural acts in accordance with universal rules rather than emergency reactions. He appears at the height of disorder because only then can the most major shift take place. Humanity learns about accountability, free will, karma, and spiritual awakening from his time. The answer is not about delay it is about cosmic timing, karma, and the evolution of knowledge.

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