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This mantra serves as the Shanti mantra, the peace invocation found in both the Ishavasya Upanishad and the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. These Upanishads and the mantra belong to the Shukla Yajurveda....
This Shanti Mantra from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad is a set of three profound Mantras. The Rishi and Chandas of the Mantra are not known. But the divinity this Mantra addresses is the...
Pashupatinath is the most important place of confluence for all the Hindus. It is dedicated to Shiva, revered as the Lord of all living beings. The site attracts numerous Hindu pilgrims, religious...
Arjuna has to enter a room where Yudhisthira was with Draupadi because he has to take his weapon to fight the dacoits. As a rule, he went for 12 years vanavasa (sojourn in the forest). While in the...
After escaping from the House of Lac, the Pandavas spent some time in the jungle, where Bhima killed the demon Hidimb, married his sister Hidimba, and fathered a son named Ghatotkacha. While living...
King Drupada, desiring a worthy heir (son), wandered among Brahmanas in search of those proficient in all rites. Ultimately, he succeeded in having Dhrishtadyumna and Draupadi as offspring. They were...