Introduction A great king of Kalinga who ruled twenty-one centuries ago. Coming to the throne when the state was in distress, he brought confidence and self-respect to the people. And he refused to join hands with a foreign army against an Indian prince. Watch the video below: This incident took place, long, long ago about…
Introduction One of the makers of modern India. ‘MV’ was a genius. Perfectly honest and devoted to his work, he set new standards of efficiency. This is the story of a poor boy that became the Grand Old Man of India. Google came up with this doodle on his birthday which is also referred to…
Introduction The matchless youth who won immortality by his shining heroism in the mighty enemies, ranks, this warrior, barely sixteen, became the sheet anchor of Pandavas. “It is as though a herd of elephants humbled a lion’s cub; as if several snakes together killed the young one of a Garuda’ (Golden eagle) – so wailed…
Introduction Dadhichi, after acquiring spiritual knowledge, led a pious life. When prayed for by Indra and other gods, Dadhichi readily sacrificed his life as well as the body, in order that the gods might win in their war against demons. “We are in difficulty. We need your backbone if we are to survive. You must…
Introduction Gandhiji’s life was dedicated to the ideals of Truth, Non-violence, and Love. ‘The Bhagavad-Gita is my mother,’ he once said; and the name of Sri Rama (one of the 24 avatars) was his shield. He was the architect of India’s freedom (read about unique freedom fighters from India here) and one of the greatest…
Introduction Born in a class considered low and outcast. Dr. Ambedkar fought untiringly for the downtrodden. The boy who suffered bitter humiliation became the first Minister for Law in free India and shaped the country’s Constitution. A determined fighter, a deep scholar, human to the tips of his fingers. Two brothers who were studying at school…
1 Birth of a legend – Ramana Maharshi 2 Venkataramana and his sleep 3 Arunachala, the place Venkataramana liked on an impulse 4 Venkataramana to Ramana Maharshi – The death experience 5 Ramana Maharshi leaves home 6 Ramana Maharshi’s lonely journey 7 Ramana Maharshi to Arunachalam 8 Ramana Maharshi’s enlightenment experience 9 Ramana Maharshi’s meeting…
Swami Vivekananda, when in conversation with Dr. Nanjundarao MC (a famous Dr. and a great disciple of Swami), takes the conversation to a song that he sings in Hindi. The song is about the great king Chhatrapati Shivaji. Angered by the doctor’s question as to why Shivaji should be so respected, Swami continues to say…