Parasurama the Warrior Brahmin

Rishi Jamdagni and Devi Renuka lived in a beautiful Ashram with their 5 sons. Their life was simple and focused on the Lord. Rishi Jamdagni was one of the greatest Rishis of his time with great Yogic powers. One morning, Renuka went to get water from a nearby river as she did every morning. AsContinue reading “Parasurama the Warrior Brahmin”

Krishna: The Complete Avatar

In Treta Yuga, Lord Vishnu lived amongst us three times. He came as Vamana, Parasurama and King Rama. In Dwapar Yuga once again Mother Earth felt burdened by evil kings and rakshasas. Once again, she approached Lord Vishnu and asked him to protect Dharma. Lord Vishnu promised to take birth in Mathura, destroy evil andContinue reading “Krishna: The Complete Avatar”

Varaha: Vishnu’s third Avatar

The joint project of Ocean churning by Devatas and Asuras had been a great success for Devatas. They had received Amrit and obtained immortality. Asuras did not go empty handed either and received many treasures. But Lord Vishnu outwitted them in his avatar as Mohini. He ensured only devatas drank Amrit and became immortal. TheContinue reading “Varaha: Vishnu’s third Avatar”

Matsya Avatar

Ancient Hindu texts explain the relationship between Creation and Creator using stories. These stories always have layers of meaning. The story of Matsya avatar is one such story. In the beginning The Brahman shows itself in the form of Lord Brahma and creates the universe based on Dharma. The same Brahman then shows itself inContinue reading “Matsya Avatar”