Articles related to "Yamuna"
Geet Govind - I
Geet Govind is an epic poem on the romance of Krishna and Radha written by Jayadev in the 11th century. Jayadev narrates this love afair with a candour and explicitness never done before or since. In the first part, Radha sees Krishna flirting with the other gopis and leaves the scene. Krishna and Radha then spend the evening pining for each other.
• geet govind • jayadev • lakshmansen • krishna • radha
Geet Govind is an epic poem on the romance of Krishna and Radha written by Jayadev in the 11th century. Jayadev narrates this love afair with a candour and explicitness never done before or since. In the first part, Radha sees Krishna flirting with the other gopis and leaves the scene. Krishna and Radha then spend the evening pining for each other.
• geet govind • jayadev • lakshmansen • krishna • radha
Putana
There was a prophecy that Kansa would meet his death at the hands of Devaki's eighth son. Though Kansa planned to kill all of Devaki's children, the eighth son miraculously escaped. Kansa then sent the demoness Putana to kill him.
• kansa • mathura • ugrasen • devaki • vasudev
There was a prophecy that Kansa would meet his death at the hands of Devaki's eighth son. Though Kansa planned to kill all of Devaki's children, the eighth son miraculously escaped. Kansa then sent the demoness Putana to kill him.
• kansa • mathura • ugrasen • devaki • vasudev
The Birth of Krishna Dwaipayana
The sage Parashara is smitten by Satyavati the fisherman's daughter. Under very unusual circumstances they unite and Krishna Dwaipayana is born.
• satyavati • dashraja • matsyagandha • yamuna • parashara
The sage Parashara is smitten by Satyavati the fisherman's daughter. Under very unusual circumstances they unite and Krishna Dwaipayana is born.
• satyavati • dashraja • matsyagandha • yamuna • parashara
The Maiden's Reward
The romance of the young Lord Krishna with the Radha and the other 'gopis' (maidens) in Vrindavan is a focal component of the Indian ethos. It has fired the imagination of artists and writers, who have portrayed every nuance of this romance without the encumbrances of philosophy and theology. This article narrates an anecdote in which a gopi finds Krishna's ring and receives the reward from him with mixed emotions.
• krishna • radha • gopis • vrindavan • chhand
The romance of the young Lord Krishna with the Radha and the other 'gopis' (maidens) in Vrindavan is a focal component of the Indian ethos. It has fired the imagination of artists and writers, who have portrayed every nuance of this romance without the encumbrances of philosophy and theology. This article narrates an anecdote in which a gopi finds Krishna's ring and receives the reward from him with mixed emotions.
• krishna • radha • gopis • vrindavan • chhand
The Maidens' Clothes
Krishna troubles the maidens of Vrindavan and they in turn complain to his mother. Krishna is irked by this and takes revenge by stealing the clothes of the maidens while they are bathing in the river.
• krishna • munshi • vrindavan • yashoda • yamuna
Krishna troubles the maidens of Vrindavan and they in turn complain to his mother. Krishna is irked by this and takes revenge by stealing the clothes of the maidens while they are bathing in the river.
• krishna • munshi • vrindavan • yashoda • yamuna
The Maruts
Diti wanted a son who would kill Indra. Kashyap granted her this wish but attached certain conditions. Diti was unable to fulfill these conditions and Indra entered her womb and cut the fetus into forty-nine pieces. These were born as the Maruts.
• diti • syamantapanchaka • saraswati river • ganga • yamuna
Diti wanted a son who would kill Indra. Kashyap granted her this wish but attached certain conditions. Diti was unable to fulfill these conditions and Indra entered her womb and cut the fetus into forty-nine pieces. These were born as the Maruts.
• diti • syamantapanchaka • saraswati river • ganga • yamuna
Dhruv
Dhruv was a descendent of Manu, who was hurt by the words of his step-mother. As a result he undertook a severe penance and experienced the Almighty at the tender age of five. After his death he was given the exalted position of the pole star.
• vishnu purana • uttanapada • manu • suniti • suruchi
Dhruv was a descendent of Manu, who was hurt by the words of his step-mother. As a result he undertook a severe penance and experienced the Almighty at the tender age of five. After his death he was given the exalted position of the pole star.
• vishnu purana • uttanapada • manu • suniti • suruchi
Hinduism and the Environment
The pagan element in Hinduism advocated Sustainable Development by deification of nature as seen in the hymns of the Riga Veda dedicated to Surya, Indra, Agni and others.
• sustainable development • hinduism • conservation • natural resources • environment degradation
The pagan element in Hinduism advocated Sustainable Development by deification of nature as seen in the hymns of the Riga Veda dedicated to Surya, Indra, Agni and others.
• sustainable development • hinduism • conservation • natural resources • environment degradation
Radha - II A Pledge Redeemed
Krishna redeems his promise and comes to Vrindavan and the friendship between Radha and Krishna begins to flourish.
• vrishbhanu • radha • aiyyan • vrindavan • mathura
Krishna redeems his promise and comes to Vrindavan and the friendship between Radha and Krishna begins to flourish.
• vrishbhanu • radha • aiyyan • vrindavan • mathura
Radha - III Testing Times
Adversity brings people closer. This article narrates the events which changed the lives of Radha and Krishna.
• radha • aiyyan • krishna • hastin • vrindavan
Adversity brings people closer. This article narrates the events which changed the lives of Radha and Krishna.
• radha • aiyyan • krishna • hastin • vrindavan
Radha - VI - The Parting
The time came for Krishna to leave for Mathura. The last moments with Radha were filled with agonising sweetness. Decisions were taken and promises were made. The final chapter of their lives was written.
• kansa • akrura • krishna • balaram • mathura
The time came for Krishna to leave for Mathura. The last moments with Radha were filled with agonising sweetness. Decisions were taken and promises were made. The final chapter of their lives was written.
• kansa • akrura • krishna • balaram • mathura
Satyavati - I
Satyavati, the second wife of Shantanu, was born in an unusual way. She was accidentally conceived by a fish and given birth in human form. She was brought up by the leader of a fishing community. An encounter with the sage Parashara which resulted in the birth of Vyasa, set the stage for her tryst with Shantanu.
• uparichara • chedi • apsara • adrika • brahma
Satyavati, the second wife of Shantanu, was born in an unusual way. She was accidentally conceived by a fish and given birth in human form. She was brought up by the leader of a fishing community. An encounter with the sage Parashara which resulted in the birth of Vyasa, set the stage for her tryst with Shantanu.
• uparichara • chedi • apsara • adrika • brahma
Shri Krishna Janma Khanda
Shri Krishna Janma Khanda describes the Lila of Krishna, especially the events associated with his eternal consort Radha. This is the only Purana, perhaps the only text.
• lila • krishna • radha • shri krishna janma khanda • brahmavaivarta purana
Shri Krishna Janma Khanda describes the Lila of Krishna, especially the events associated with his eternal consort Radha. This is the only Purana, perhaps the only text.
• lila • krishna • radha • shri krishna janma khanda • brahmavaivarta purana
The Penance of Dhruv
Slighted by his stepmother, Dhruv undertakes severe penance and is blessed by Vishnu to occupy the position of the Pole Star.
• swayambhav manu • uttanapada • priyavrata • suniti • suruchi
Slighted by his stepmother, Dhruv undertakes severe penance and is blessed by Vishnu to occupy the position of the Pole Star.
• swayambhav manu • uttanapada • priyavrata • suniti • suruchi
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 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
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
The Origin of the Solar Dynasty
Surya the Sun God was married to Samjna. After giving him three children she left him because she could not bear his radiance. She left her shadow Chhaya behind so that no one would no the difference. But, when Chhaya began to mete out step-motherly treatment to Samjna's children, the truth became known.
• kashyap • aditi • surya • samjna • rajni
Surya the Sun God was married to Samjna. After giving him three children she left him because she could not bear his radiance. She left her shadow Chhaya behind so that no one would no the difference. But, when Chhaya began to mete out step-motherly treatment to Samjna's children, the truth became known.
• kashyap • aditi • surya • samjna • rajni