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Story of the Ashoka Tree
The Ashoka tree plays an important role in the Ramayana. It is the tree under which Sita spends her days after being abducted by Ravana. It is also the tree under which she meets Hanuman, bringing her news of Rama’s rescue. Here is an interesting legend behind the Ashoka tree. Sashoka was a feared cannibal. […]
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Sanjeevani: The Magical Herb
The Vishalya Karani or Sanjeevani herb had magical healing powers, which once saved Lakshmana's life. Read more about it now!
The Sacred Rudraksha
From an evergreen tree found in the Himalayas and a few other mountains, these wrinkled brown seeds are said to have grown from the tears of Shiva himself.
Rama’s Departure
What happened to Rama after Sita's departure? The Uttara Kand narrates Rama's departure.
The Rakshasa Brothers: Vatapi and Ilvala
Vatapi and Ilvala killed holy men by tricking them to a treat but a wise man brought their end.
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Gandhari
A hundred sons, the sages say, are a hundred blessings. Gandhari's hundred Kaurava sons, however, were more of a curse. Did they become evil by some divine plan or was it because she was proudly blind to their faults? Helpless as they heaped dishonour on the family, she was furious with Lord Krishna for abetting in her son's eventual slaughter. Unfortunately, her grief was overpowering, and threatened to wreak further havoc.
