Articles related to "Atri"



Mahasati Anasuya
Mhasati Anasuya was renowned for her fidelity and devotion to her husband. The consorts of the Supreme Gods were jealous of her reputation and sent their husbands to defame Anasuya. But Anasuya came through with flying colours.
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Prithu and the Horse Sacrifices
Prithu decided to complete a hundred Ashwamedha Yagnas or Horse Sacrifices. But Indra would not let this happen. Ultimately Brahma had to resolve the impasse.
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Prithu
Vena was an evil king who was killed by the sages because of his atrocities. Then from hid body they produced a noble ruler Prithu. Prithu established righteousness in the world and ruled for a thousand years before abdicating in favour of his children.
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Devahuti and Kardam
The marriage of Devahuti and Kardam was an ideal one. Devahuti first gave birth to nine daughters and then to Kapila, who was a manifestation of Vishnu.
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Driving The Gustav Line From Sea To Sea In Italy
Italy's terrain from the Tyrrhenian Sea through the LIri Valley and to the Adriatic Sea gives ample proof of the difficulties soldiers faced and the sacrifices made.
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The Lunar Dynasty
Brahma had produced seven sons using his mental powers. These were great sages. Atri was one of them. He married Anasuya, who conceived a son named Som. Som means moon in Hindi and the lunar dynasty is named after this son of sage Atri. Pururava was the founder of this dynasty. The heroes of the Mahabharata war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas were also from this lineage.
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Creation in the Bhagavata Purana
Having created the universe Brahma populates it with living beings that include plants, animals, humans and the immortals.
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Glossary A to B
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with A to B.
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The Daughters of Kardam
The nine daughters of Kardam and Devahuti marry nine sages and according to Brahma's instructions set about to populate the earth. Their genealogy is a who's who of Hindu
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The Incarnations of Vishnu
There are ten commonly known avatars of Vishnu. The Bhagavata Purana lists twenty-two and states that there are many more.
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Glossary C to H
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with C to H.
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Epic Heroines
A peep into the past of how women were in the days of yore..
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Phoenix Cooks! Heats The Valley With Top Chefs
The 5th annual Phoenix Cooks! is an event that not only provides the ultimate culinary and wine experience, but also benefits the Phoenix Children's Hospital.
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Summary of Pseudoaneurysms
A pseudoaneurysm is a serious condition in which blood leaks from a damaged artery into the surrounding tissue. A pseudoaneurysm can expand and possibly rupture.
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The Romance of Urvashi and Pururava - Part 1
The passionate romance between the celestial maiden Urvashi and the great king Pururava has fired the imagination of writers and artists through the centuries. This article narrates how they fell in love and how they came together.
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