Sudarshana

What were the different connotations of the Sanskrit word 'Sudarshana'?

The Legend Behind Eclipses

There is a story of betrayal and revenge behind the formation of eclipses.

The Gods and Their Vahanas

Companions to the gods, the vahanas represented various traits the deity had mastered.

Bhoomi’s Rebirth

Read the legend behind how the earth goddess came to be called Prithvi.

Shakuni’s Dice

Read the story behind these magical counters that set in motion the events that led to the great war.

Vali and Sugriva

A tale of two brothers marked by misunderstanding, paranoia, and eventual repentance.

The Soul Is Immortal

Krishna tells us why the body should be a medium for the soul.

Mythology’s Foster Mothers

There are many instances of women raising other children alongside their own in mythology.