Articles related to "Yaksha"
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 Yaksha Prashna Continues
The next sets of questions are simple and focus on the relationships forged in life and on what constitutes good conduct.
yaksha prashna • yudhishthir • yaksha • soul • charity
The next sets of questions are simple and focus on the relationships forged in life and on what constitutes good conduct.
yaksha prashna • yudhishthir • yaksha • soul • charity
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
The Yaksha and Yudhishthir
The next two sets of questions illustrate what can be learnt from nature and also what directly constitutes good conduct. Yudhishthir answers both sets adeptly.
yaksha • good conduct • mahabharata • yudhishthir • veda vyasa
The next two sets of questions illustrate what can be learnt from nature and also what directly constitutes good conduct. Yudhishthir answers both sets adeptly.
yaksha • good conduct • mahabharata • yudhishthir • veda vyasa
The Yaksha Starts His Questions
After getting Yudhishthir's consent the Yaksha began asking questions in sets of four. And Yudhishthir fired back his replies to the complete satisfaction of the Yaksha.
sun • yaksha • yudhishthir • brahma • soul
After getting Yudhishthir's consent the Yaksha began asking questions in sets of four. And Yudhishthir fired back his replies to the complete satisfaction of the Yaksha.
sun • yaksha • yudhishthir • brahma • soul
Yaksha Asks Yudhishthir Answers
His brothers are dead. Yudhishthir is dying of thirst. The Yaksha's questions are unending. Yet Yudhishthir is patiently answering the questions fired at him.
yaksha • yudhishthir • renunciation • giving • brahmins
His brothers are dead. Yudhishthir is dying of thirst. The Yaksha's questions are unending. Yet Yudhishthir is patiently answering the questions fired at him.
yaksha • yudhishthir • renunciation • giving • brahmins
Yaksha Prashna
The episode of the Yaksha asking the questions to Yudhishthir is popularly known in Hindi as 'Yaksha Prashna', prashna being the Hindi word for questions.
sacrifice • yaksha • questions • yudhishthir • yaksha prashna
The episode of the Yaksha asking the questions to Yudhishthir is popularly known in Hindi as 'Yaksha Prashna', prashna being the Hindi word for questions.
sacrifice • yaksha • questions • yudhishthir • yaksha prashna
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
The Ascension of Dhruv
After a long life in which the only blot was a war with the Yakshas, Dhruv ascends to heaven and becomes the Pole Star.
dhruv • bhrami • prajapati sisumara • kalpa • vatsara
After a long life in which the only blot was a war with the Yakshas, Dhruv ascends to heaven and becomes the Pole Star.
dhruv • bhrami • prajapati sisumara • kalpa • vatsara
The Wisdom of Yudhishthir
Yudhishthir, the eldest Pandava, was known for his wisdom. He answers a medley of questions from the Yaksha on a wide range of topics.
cosmology • yaksha • physics • yudhishthir • darkness
Yudhishthir, the eldest Pandava, was known for his wisdom. He answers a medley of questions from the Yaksha on a wide range of topics.
cosmology • yaksha • physics • yudhishthir • darkness
Tulsidas Describes the Birth of Rama
One of the most poignant verses in the Ramcharita Manas describes the birth of Rama to Kaushalya, who is confused by the realization that she has given birth to God.
rama avatar • valmiki • ramcharita manas • tulsidas • birth
One of the most poignant verses in the Ramcharita Manas describes the birth of Rama to Kaushalya, who is confused by the realization that she has given birth to God.
rama avatar • valmiki • ramcharita manas • tulsidas • birth
Nature Spirits and Early Buddhism
Nature spirits were incorporated into the art of early Buddhist monuments in India. This raises the question of why non-Buddhist divinities appear in Buddhist contexts.
india • buddhism • stupa • sanchi • bharhut
Nature spirits were incorporated into the art of early Buddhist monuments in India. This raises the question of why non-Buddhist divinities appear in Buddhist contexts.
india • buddhism • stupa • sanchi • bharhut
Glossary Q to S
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with Q to S.
radha • riga veda • vedas • sama veda • samhitas
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with Q to S.
radha • riga veda • vedas • sama veda • samhitas
Glossary T to Z
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with T to Z.
upanishads • vedas • vedanta • usha • urvashi
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with T to Z.
upanishads • vedas • vedanta • usha • urvashi
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