Month: April 2021

A bit of this and that…

A season of debates. Actually, a day of debates. From politics, to relationships, to services. It is tough to debate. It is easy to fight yes. Look no further than the Lok Sabha. But intelligent debate? Now, that is a different cup of tea. A debate requires both sides to bring to the table, facts, …

A bit of this and that… Read More »

Ordinary, and extraordinary…

Read the previous part here… “So tell me, o King, who was more noble, Jīmūtavāhana or Śaṅkhacūḍa? Who deserved more praise? “Remember, if you know the answer, and don’t tell me the truth, your head will burst into a hundred pieces!“ इत्य् अस्माद् वेतालाच् छ्रुत्वा मौनं विहाय शापभयात् ।तम् उवाच स त्रिविक्रमसेनो नृपतिर् निरुद्वेगः ॥ …

Ordinary, and extraordinary… Read More »

And resurrection…

Read the previous part here… “This is the same Jīmūtavāhana who sacrifices his life for others, and is renowned in the three worlds for his compassion. If he dies, it is time for my wicked self to enter the fire and immolate myself.” “Does the fruit of adharma ever taste sweet?” As Garuḍa was lost …

And resurrection… Read More »

A tragedy…

Read the previous part here… “I am a Nāga! And why do you ask such questions? You are to act in accordance with your natural instincts, for who except a fool will act contrary to his basic nature?” As they were engaged in conversation, Śaṅkhacūḍa arrived at the scene and called out from the distance… …

A tragedy… Read More »

This Rām Navami…

द्विः शरं नाभिसन्धत्ते द्विः स्थापयति नाश्रितान् । द्विर्ददाति न चार्थिभ्यो, रामो द्विर्नाभिभाषते ॥ Rāma doesn’t aim twice, he doesn’t give refuge twice, Rāma does not give twice to a seeker, he doesn’t speak the same thing twice. He does it perfectly the very first time. It is said that if our culture was only based …

This Rām Navami… Read More »