“He who is temperate in his habits of eating, sleeping, working and recreation can eliminate all material pains by practicing the yoga system.” (Bhagavad-gita 6.17) Read more on : http://www.gyanmarg.com/chapter/shrimad-bhagwad-gita

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Sita was the central female character in the Ramayana, while Draupadi was her counterpart in the Mahabharata. Though these two women have been portrayed to be very different from each other, the fact remains that the two great epics actually revolved around these two very powerful characters. Read More on http://www.gyanmarg.com/book/shrimad-bhagwad-gita

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Drupada arranged a swayamvara for Draupadi's marriage in the Panchala court. At the centre of the court a pole was erected over which there was a revolving wheel. On the wheel was a wooden fish. At the bottom of the pole there was a pan of water. The one, who could shoot an arrow at the eye of revolving fish while looking at its reflection in the water below, would marry Draupadi. This was the condition for the swayamvara.

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When Arjun was about to kill Jaidrath, Krishna informed Arjun that Jaidrath had a boon from his father, that whoever was responsible for Jaidrath's head falling on the ground, would have a explosion in his own head, and hence die. He asked Arjun to fire an arrow in such a way, that Jaidrath's head would fall in his father's lap. When his father got up in shock, the head fell on earth, and Jaidrath's father had explosion in his head and was killed.

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Meeting of Kunti and Karna before the great battle at Kurukshetra followed the day after Krishna returned from Hastinapur with his message of peace being rejected by the Kauravas. Living in the household of Dhritarashtra, and hearing constantly of preparations for war against her own sons Kunti thought that if she could induce the ally of Duryodhana to fight on the side of her sons, instead of against them, she would greatly increase for them the chances of victory.

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It was the ninth night of the war at Kurukshetra. The exact midpoint of the legendary 18-day bloodbath. A see-saw that was going nowhere. “Bhisma loves us too much to defeat us,” said the Pandavas. “Yet not enough to let us win,” reminded Krishna. “He must die, if dharma has to be established.” But Bhisma had been given a boon by his father that he could choose the time of his death. No one could therefore kill him. “If we cannot kill him, we must at least immobilize him.”

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Whole philosophy of Bhagwat Gita is about "Body & Soul" & what is the differentiation between the two. On the one hand Body is said to be perishable while the Soul is immortal which never dies. Lord Sri Krishna in Bhagwat Gita is only teaching that we should consider ourself as that immortal Soul & that we all are immortal if we do not think ourselves as this Body but Soul. Know more @ http://www.gyanmarg.com/book/shrimad-bhagwad-gita

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This is the pastime of Dhruva Maharaja who, upon being insulted by his step mother left for the forest to find the Lord at the tender age of five. After practicing meditation and severe austerities for five months, Dhruva achieved full concentration on Lord Vishnu. Then the Lord Himself came to see him from His spiritual abode in Vaikuntha.

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Linga basically means a sign or symbol. So the lingam is essentially a symbol of the shapeless universal consciousness of Lord Shiva. “Shiva” also means that in which the creation lies dormant after the annihilation. So, one explanation is that the lingam is a representative of the dormant universal consciousness in which all created things rest after the cosmic annihilation. It also represents the pradhana, the potential but unmanifest ingredients of the material world.

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The Akshar Dham temple is constructing with pink stones having good-looking carvings. The Akshar dham complex houses the initial ever interactive display under one roof. It is bordered by lush green gardens and very good fountains. This temple is situated in Gandhinagar.

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Kumbakonam's Lord Brahma temple : This lord Brahma temple is situated in famous temple city 'Kumbakonam' (also Coombaconum ) in Tamil Nadu.The temple city is almost 40 km from famous Thanjavur .

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Temples dedicated to the Goddess Saraswati are seldom found in India. There are very few temples in India dedicated to Saraswathi, the Goddess of learning. Though we see Her in collaboration with other deities in most other temples, a shrine dedicated to the Goddess Herself is very rare. Located in the Mayiladuthurai-Tiruvarur rail route and one and a half kilometres away from the village Poonthottam is the temple dedicated to Saraswathi – Koothanur. Read more on http://www.gyanmarg.com

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Vijayadashami or Dussehra or Dasara, is one of the most important festivals celebrated in various forms, across India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Dussehra is derived from Sanskrit Dasha-hara meaning “remover of bad fate” meaning remover of ten heads of Ravana’s. Read more spiritual stories @ http://www.gyanmarg.com/

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While he regretted cursing Karna in a moment of anger, Parashuram's curse was irrevocable. He, gifted Karna with a celestial weapon called Bhargavastra along with Parashuram's personal bow called Vijaya and blessed him that in the end, Karna would achieve what every mortal aspires the most - everlasting glory and immortal fame.

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When Vibhishana reaches Rama he was first sighted by Sugriva. He immediately concludes that Vibhishana is intending to kill them.But Vibhishana preempts him claims he has come seeking refuge with Rama. Immediately Sugriva warns Rama that Vibhishana is from enemy force and he may trick them after gaining confidence .Rama appreciates this advice and asks everyone to say their opinion. This exactly what Manusmriti advices. Take every bodies opinion and then make your own decision.

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Lord Krishna was Lila-Purushothama, the sportive form of God. He was a Yogeshvara. He was a Prema-Murti. Lord Rama was a Maryada Purushothama. He was an ideal son, an ideal brother, an ideal husband, an ideal friend and an ideal king. He can be taken to embody all the highest ideals of man.

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A divine message came to Vasudev soon after the birth of Lord Krishna, "Take this child across the Yamuna River to Gokul and exchange him with Yashoda’s daughter. You will return to the prison before anyone comes to know about the birth of this child." Vasudev immediately followed the advice.

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Nala Damayanti is a story which is associated with cyclical misfortunes - called saade-saati in Indian languages.

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As Ekadanta, the Lord has limitless powers. As Heramba, He removes obstacles. As Lambodara, He Protects all worlds. As SurpaKarna, He shows compassion by giving the highest knowledge.

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Kannappa Nayanar or Kannappan was one of the 63 Nayanmars or holy Saivite saints, the staunch devotees of Lord Shiva. The Periyapuranam compiled by Sekkizhar and also the Tiruthhthondar Thogai by the poet-saint Sundarar enlists the 63 Nayanars.

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