Articles related to "Pandavas"
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 3 & 4
Fear of defeat grips Duryodhana, the King of Kauravas and he expresses it to the Commander of his army, Drona.
drona • duryodhana • gita
Fear of defeat grips Duryodhana, the King of Kauravas and he expresses it to the Commander of his army, Drona.
drona • duryodhana • gita
Prelude to the Yaksha's Questions
In Hinduism wisdom is often imparted through question answer sessions. The Gita is one example. Another example is Yudhishthir's answers of the Yaksha's questions.
hinduism • gita • yudhishthir • yaksha • nakul
In Hinduism wisdom is often imparted through question answer sessions. The Gita is one example. Another example is Yudhishthir's answers of the Yaksha's questions.
hinduism • gita • yudhishthir • yaksha • nakul
The End of the Yaksha Prashna
Yudhishthir answers all the questions the Yaksha asked to the complete satisfaction of the latter. However the last question was the trickiest one.
yaksha • yudhishthir • nakul • bhim • arjun
Yudhishthir answers all the questions the Yaksha asked to the complete satisfaction of the latter. However the last question was the trickiest one.
yaksha • yudhishthir • nakul • bhim • arjun
Barbareek's Father
This is the first article in the series on Barbareek, a great warrior who is now worshipped in many temples across India. It begins with the marriage of his paternal grandparents in strange circumstances. It goes on to describe the birth of his father and ends with the search for a bride for his father.
barbareek • pandu • lakshagrah • bhim • hidimba
This is the first article in the series on Barbareek, a great warrior who is now worshipped in many temples across India. It begins with the marriage of his paternal grandparents in strange circumstances. It goes on to describe the birth of his father and ends with the search for a bride for his father.
barbareek • pandu • lakshagrah • bhim • hidimba
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 14,15 & 16
These verses introduce us to the kings and warriors on the side of the Pandavas.
pandavas • krishna • nakula • sahadeva
These verses introduce us to the kings and warriors on the side of the Pandavas.
pandavas • krishna • nakula • sahadeva
Draupadi VII - Duryodhana
Draupadi takes Duryodhanato the Palace of Illusions, where he gets confused and falls into a pool of water. Draupadi taunts him and he swears to take revenge.
indraprastha • khandava • krishna • yudhishthir • agni
Draupadi takes Duryodhanato the Palace of Illusions, where he gets confused and falls into a pool of water. Draupadi taunts him and he swears to take revenge.
indraprastha • khandava • krishna • yudhishthir • agni
Draupadi X - Rematch
Draupadirefrains from pronouncing her curse and Dhritarashtra restores to the Pandavas whatever they had lost. But Duryodhan was adamant. He insisted on a rematch with an unusaul set of conditions.
draupadi • gandhari • hastinapur • dhritarashtra • yudhishthir
Draupadirefrains from pronouncing her curse and Dhritarashtra restores to the Pandavas whatever they had lost. But Duryodhan was adamant. He insisted on a rematch with an unusaul set of conditions.
draupadi • gandhari • hastinapur • dhritarashtra • yudhishthir
Draupadi XI - Exile
The exile was hard on Draupadi. She was a princess who had not seen the outdoors. The daily physical exertions took their toll on her. But the mental agony of an injured pride was unbearable. Her only consolation was her guide and friend, Krishna, who visited them from time to time and encouraged their flagging spirits. On the other hand Duryodhana and his cronies lost no opportunity to rub salt on her wounds.
pandavas • kamyaka • draupadi • ekchakra • krishna
The exile was hard on Draupadi. She was a princess who had not seen the outdoors. The daily physical exertions took their toll on her. But the mental agony of an injured pride was unbearable. Her only consolation was her guide and friend, Krishna, who visited them from time to time and encouraged their flagging spirits. On the other hand Duryodhana and his cronies lost no opportunity to rub salt on her wounds.
pandavas • kamyaka • draupadi • ekchakra • krishna
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
Set in the scenic Himalayas, Kedarnath is the northernmost of the Dwadasa Jyotirlingas. It was established by the Pandavas after the Mahabharata War.
kedarnath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • garhwal • himalayas • mandakini
Set in the scenic Himalayas, Kedarnath is the northernmost of the Dwadasa Jyotirlingas. It was established by the Pandavas after the Mahabharata War.
kedarnath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • garhwal • himalayas • mandakini
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 17,18 & 19
An introduction to the skills of the kings on the side of Pandavas.
ambimanyu • sanjaya • subhadra • drupada
An introduction to the skills of the kings on the side of Pandavas.
ambimanyu • sanjaya • subhadra • drupada
Draupadi IV - Polyandry
The article describes how Draupadi became the common wife of the five Pandava brothers and discusses issues related to polyandry and polygamy.
pandavas • draupadi • ekachakra • kunti • panchal
The article describes how Draupadi became the common wife of the five Pandava brothers and discusses issues related to polyandry and polygamy.
pandavas • draupadi • ekachakra • kunti • panchal
Barbareek's Education
Barbareek wanted to become unconquerable. He became a student of Vijay Sindusen and achieved his ambitions. But his teacher put an unusual condition. Barbareek could fight only with a weaker side against a stronger side in battle.
hidimba • barbareek • dwarka • krishna • vijay sindhsen
Barbareek wanted to become unconquerable. He became a student of Vijay Sindusen and achieved his ambitions. But his teacher put an unusual condition. Barbareek could fight only with a weaker side against a stronger side in battle.
hidimba • barbareek • dwarka • krishna • vijay sindhsen
Draupadi XIV - War
Thw war began. Many of Draupadi's loved ones were killed. But so were her enemies. Ultimately Duryodhan was killed and Draupadi's mission was accomplished.
duryodhana • indraprastha • pandavas • bhishma • draupadi
Thw war began. Many of Draupadi's loved ones were killed. But so were her enemies. Ultimately Duryodhan was killed and Draupadi's mission was accomplished.
duryodhana • indraprastha • pandavas • bhishma • draupadi
Introduction to Bhagavata Purana
The Bhagavata Purana as we have received it is narrated neither by Vyasa nor by Sukhdev, but by Suta Goswami.
naimisharanya • shaunaka • bhagavata purana • suta goswami • lomaharshana
The Bhagavata Purana as we have received it is narrated neither by Vyasa nor by Sukhdev, but by Suta Goswami.
naimisharanya • shaunaka • bhagavata purana • suta goswami • lomaharshana
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
A devotee of Shiva named Supriya was tormented by an asura Daruka. When the demon was about to kill Supriya, Shiva emerged from the Jyotirlinga and killed Daruka.
nageshwar • dwadasa jyotirlingas • dwarka • gujarat • krishna
A devotee of Shiva named Supriya was tormented by an asura Daruka. When the demon was about to kill Supriya, Shiva emerged from the Jyotirlinga and killed Daruka.
nageshwar • dwadasa jyotirlingas • dwarka • gujarat • krishna
Solar Eclipse And Hindu Mythology
A landmark solar eclipse will take place on July 22, 2009. It is the appropriate time to look at the most celebrated solar eclipse in Hindu mythology.
total solar eclipse • surya graham • hinduism • mahabharata • jayadrata
A landmark solar eclipse will take place on July 22, 2009. It is the appropriate time to look at the most celebrated solar eclipse in Hindu mythology.
total solar eclipse • surya graham • hinduism • mahabharata • jayadrata
Yudhishthir and Karna
Yudhishthir and Karna were both major characters in the epic Mahabharata. Both in their own ways were virtuous and generous. This article narrates an incident from the epic in which Krishna tests them both and Karna comes out the winner.
yudhishthir • karna • pandu • pandavas • kunti
Yudhishthir and Karna were both major characters in the epic Mahabharata. Both in their own ways were virtuous and generous. This article narrates an incident from the epic in which Krishna tests them both and Karna comes out the winner.
yudhishthir • karna • pandu • pandavas • kunti
Draupadi II - Swayamwara
Draupadi was an extraordinary woman and her father wanted to find an extraordinary husband for her. A contest was devised and the winner would get to marry Draupadi.
draupadi • krishna • dwarka • swayamwara • drupad
Draupadi was an extraordinary woman and her father wanted to find an extraordinary husband for her. A contest was devised and the winner would get to marry Draupadi.
draupadi • krishna • dwarka • swayamwara • drupad
Draupadi VI - Coronation
Yudhishthir decides to form the Rajsuya sacrifice to assume the title of emperor. Shishupal tries to disrupt the proceedings and is killed by Krishna. In the process he cuts his finger, which is bandaged by Draupadi. Krishna promises to repay the debt.
rajsuya • yudhishthir • arjun • pandavas • jarasandh
Yudhishthir decides to form the Rajsuya sacrifice to assume the title of emperor. Shishupal tries to disrupt the proceedings and is killed by Krishna. In the process he cuts his finger, which is bandaged by Draupadi. Krishna promises to repay the debt.
rajsuya • yudhishthir • arjun • pandavas • jarasandh
Draupadi XII - Sairhandri
The Pandavas obtain employment in the kingdom of Matsya, disguised as servants of Yudhishthir. They settle down in their new roles, excepting Draupadi. She becomes the object of desire of the queen's brother.
pandavas • virat • matsya • yudhishthir • kank
The Pandavas obtain employment in the kingdom of Matsya, disguised as servants of Yudhishthir. They settle down in their new roles, excepting Draupadi. She becomes the object of desire of the queen's brother.
pandavas • virat • matsya • yudhishthir • kank
Draupadi XIII - Keechak
Keechak bullies his sister, Queen Sudeshana, in sending Sairhandri to his bedroom. A scuffle takes place and Draupadi escapes. The next night Bhim kills Keechak and everyone assumes that Sairhandri's husbands have taken revenge.
keechak • matsya • pandavas • draupadi • virat
Keechak bullies his sister, Queen Sudeshana, in sending Sairhandri to his bedroom. A scuffle takes place and Draupadi escapes. The next night Bhim kills Keechak and everyone assumes that Sairhandri's husbands have taken revenge.
keechak • matsya • pandavas • draupadi • virat
Radha - Epilogue
This article describes the final meeting between Krishna and Radha which took place many years later.
krishna • vrindavan • radha • kansa • yadava
This article describes the final meeting between Krishna and Radha which took place many years later.
krishna • vrindavan • radha • kansa • yadava
Shikhandi
Amba was reborn as Drupad's daughter Shikhandini, who later became a male, Shikhandi, as per the prophecy of Lord Shiva. In the battle of Mahabharata Shikhandi became the cause of Bhishma's death, thus fulfilling Amba's mission.
amba • drupad • shikhandini • bhishma • shikhandi
Amba was reborn as Drupad's daughter Shikhandini, who later became a male, Shikhandi, as per the prophecy of Lord Shiva. In the battle of Mahabharata Shikhandi became the cause of Bhishma's death, thus fulfilling Amba's mission.
amba • drupad • shikhandini • bhishma • shikhandi
Yayati
Yayati was a king in the lunar dynasty. He fell in love with Shukracharya's daughter, Devyani and married her. But he alo got involved with Devyani's friend turned maid servant, Sharmishtha and this led to a host of problems.
vrishaparva • sharmishtha • devyani • shukracharya • indra
Yayati was a king in the lunar dynasty. He fell in love with Shukracharya's daughter, Devyani and married her. But he alo got involved with Devyani's friend turned maid servant, Sharmishtha and this led to a host of problems.
vrishaparva • sharmishtha • devyani • shukracharya • indra
Glossary I to L
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with I to L.
ila • vaivasvata manu • sudyumna • buddh • soma
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with I to L.
ila • vaivasvata manu • sudyumna • buddh • soma
Glossary M to P
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with M to P.
madhu • meru • pushkar • mahabharata • pandavas
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with M to P.
madhu • meru • pushkar • mahabharata • pandavas
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 23,24 & 25
As instructed by Arjuna Lord Krishna moves the chariot to the center of the battle field.
arjuna • chariot • center of the battle field.
As instructed by Arjuna Lord Krishna moves the chariot to the center of the battle field.
arjuna • chariot • center of the battle field.
Akshay Tritiya or Akkha Teej
Akshay Tritiya is traditionally an auspicious day for starting important events. However, over the years, it has degenerated into mere accumulation of wealth.
akshay tritiya • akkha teej • shukla paksha • hindu • vaishakha
Akshay Tritiya is traditionally an auspicious day for starting important events. However, over the years, it has degenerated into mere accumulation of wealth.
akshay tritiya • akkha teej • shukla paksha • hindu • vaishakha
Shri Sailam Jyotirlinga
Chandravati discovers a Jyotirlinga at Shri Sailam and erects a temple to Shiva. Over the centuries rulers expand the temple town to make it a living monument.
shri sailam • dwadasa jyotirlingas • india • mallikarjuna • mallika
Chandravati discovers a Jyotirlinga at Shri Sailam and erects a temple to Shiva. Over the centuries rulers expand the temple town to make it a living monument.
shri sailam • dwadasa jyotirlingas • india • mallikarjuna • mallika
The Itihasas and the Puranas
The Itihasas and the Puranas are full of stirring mythological narratives of avatars of the Supreme Being.
scriptures • epic period • itihasas • puranas • vedas
The Itihasas and the Puranas are full of stirring mythological narratives of avatars of the Supreme Being.
scriptures • epic period • itihasas • puranas • vedas
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.
brahma • atri • anasuya • som • brihaspati
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.
brahma • atri • anasuya • som • brihaspati
The Puranas
The main scriptures in Hinduism are the Vedas and Puranas. The Vedas contain the phlosophy, whereas the Puranas contain the mythology. In paricular the Puranas have a wealth of information on creation, cosmology, time cycles, incarnations of Gods and the genealogy of legendary kings. The Puranas complement the Vedas by describing the concepts in a simple manner with the help of tales and parables. The two epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, are also popular sources of mythological information.
bhagavad gita • mahabharata • vedas • upanishads • vid
The main scriptures in Hinduism are the Vedas and Puranas. The Vedas contain the phlosophy, whereas the Puranas contain the mythology. In paricular the Puranas have a wealth of information on creation, cosmology, time cycles, incarnations of Gods and the genealogy of legendary kings. The Puranas complement the Vedas by describing the concepts in a simple manner with the help of tales and parables. The two epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, are also popular sources of mythological information.
bhagavad gita • mahabharata • vedas • upanishads • vid
The Ten Incarntions
The ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu refer to his appearances on earth as some living creature in order to destroy evil and establish righteousness. As a side issue they reflect the theory of evolution.
vishnu • incarnations • bagwad gita • arjuna • krishna
The ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu refer to his appearances on earth as some living creature in order to destroy evil and establish righteousness. As a side issue they reflect the theory of evolution.
vishnu • incarnations • bagwad gita • arjuna • krishna
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 1 & 2
The first two verses of the gita, where Dhrtrastra anxiously enquires about the events in the battlefield.
verse 1 and 2 • gita • sanjaya • kurukshetra • arjuna's sorrow
The first two verses of the gita, where Dhrtrastra anxiously enquires about the events in the battlefield.
verse 1 and 2 • gita • sanjaya • kurukshetra • arjuna's sorrow
Pune's Pataleshwar Cave Temple, India
Hidden in the heart of the city at Shivajinagar on the Jungli Maharaj Road, Pune, is this wonderful rock-cut temple called Pataleshwar Temple.
pataleshwar cave temple • jungli maharaj road • nandi mandapam • rock-cut temple • pandavas
Hidden in the heart of the city at Shivajinagar on the Jungli Maharaj Road, Pune, is this wonderful rock-cut temple called Pataleshwar Temple.
pataleshwar cave temple • jungli maharaj road • nandi mandapam • rock-cut temple • pandavas
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 11,12 & 13
Duryodhana concludes his dialogue with Drona.
conch • kettle drums • bhisma
Duryodhana concludes his dialogue with Drona.
conch • kettle drums • bhisma
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 44,45 & 46
It is better to be killed, rather than kill and augment sins, says Arjuna.
clan • class • lawlessness • arjuna • sins
It is better to be killed, rather than kill and augment sins, says Arjuna.
clan • class • lawlessness • arjuna • sins
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 8,9 & 10
Duryodhana talks about the warriors who were prepared to die for him.
bhisma • duryodhana
Duryodhana talks about the warriors who were prepared to die for him.
bhisma • duryodhana
Chapter 2: Yoga of Knowledge - Verse 4, 5 & 6
Arjuna expresses his reluctance to kill his own teachers who should be revered.
teacher • slay • kill • arjuna
Arjuna expresses his reluctance to kill his own teachers who should be revered.
teacher • slay • kill • arjuna
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 29,30 & 31
trembling, duty, fear, material loss
arjuna material view of life deters him from his d
trembling, duty, fear, material loss
arjuna material view of life deters him from his d
Raksha Bandhan 2009
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi takes place on August 5, 2009. The Hindu festival is a chance for people worldwide to celebrate the bond of protection and friendship.
raksha bandhan • raksha bandhan 2009 • rakhi 2009 • raksha bandhan origin • raksha bandhan history
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi takes place on August 5, 2009. The Hindu festival is a chance for people worldwide to celebrate the bond of protection and friendship.
raksha bandhan • raksha bandhan 2009 • rakhi 2009 • raksha bandhan origin • raksha bandhan history
The Story of Savitri and Satyavan
The legend of Savitri is one of the supplementary stories found in the Mahabharata which help to clarify philosophical points or emphasize pivotal moments in the poem.
mahabharata • savitri • hinduism • hindu epic poetry • hindu deities
The legend of Savitri is one of the supplementary stories found in the Mahabharata which help to clarify philosophical points or emphasize pivotal moments in the poem.
mahabharata • savitri • hinduism • hindu epic poetry • hindu deities
Draupadi V - Subhadra
Arjun is exiled fro entering Draupadi's chamber while she is in bed with Yudhishthir. During his exile he marries many princesses including Krishna's sister Subhadra. Subjadra cleverly diffuses an expected confrontation with Draupadi.
draupadi • pandava • arjun • yudhishthir • krishna
Arjun is exiled fro entering Draupadi's chamber while she is in bed with Yudhishthir. During his exile he marries many princesses including Krishna's sister Subhadra. Subjadra cleverly diffuses an expected confrontation with Draupadi.
draupadi • pandava • arjun • yudhishthir • krishna
Draupdi XV - Death
This article describes the death of Draupadi and her ascent to heaven.
yudhishthir • krishna • pandavasparikshit • abhimanyu • arjun
This article describes the death of Draupadi and her ascent to heaven.
yudhishthir • krishna • pandavasparikshit • abhimanyu • arjun
Jarasandh
Jarasandh was born from two mothers. Each queen gave birth to half a child and the two pieces were put together by a demoness. Jarasandh became a powerful and cruel king and ultimately it was Krishna who exploited the weakness of his birth and had him killed.
jarasandh • magadha • brihadratha • kasi • chandakaushika
Jarasandh was born from two mothers. Each queen gave birth to half a child and the two pieces were put together by a demoness. Jarasandh became a powerful and cruel king and ultimately it was Krishna who exploited the weakness of his birth and had him killed.
jarasandh • magadha • brihadratha • kasi • chandakaushika
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.
demi-gods • demons • dravidians • devas • ganga
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.
demi-gods • demons • dravidians • devas • ganga
Srimad Bhagawad Gita - An Introduction
This is an introduction to the Great Srimad Bhagawad Gita - The song of the Gods.
gita krishna arjuna kurukshetra
This is an introduction to the Great Srimad Bhagawad Gita - The song of the Gods.
gita krishna arjuna kurukshetra
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