#datta-maata

We can say that spirituality has its base on the theory of previous births. If we say that past births, present birth and future births do not exist, then sins-merits, scriptures of dharma and spiritual

To keep up the promise given, Harischandra had sold his wife to an old brahmin. He gave the money he had obtained to sage Vishwamitra. But, the sage said that the money was not sufficient. So, the king

Since Harischandra did not give money for his yagna, Vishwamitra sent him away along with his wife and children out of the kingdom. Then, Harischandra left for Kashi city. He thought, "Naishā Manushya

We have discussed about the story of Vishwamitra and Harischandra. The sage asked the king for charity in order to do yagna. That yagna needs money which is equivalent to the height travelled by a nut

We must not poke our noses into the private matters of husband-wife, friends, someone's wealth issues, spirituality (like penance). When a husband and wife fight, one must not try to intrude in their

The caption "Drinking is prohibited" is good. The conscience is a wonderful boon given by God. The scriptures say that the one who loses conscience is equal to a dead body. Sleep is a natural

Why did Draupadi become Pancāli? We remember several stories and incidents when we listen to the word 'Pancāli'. Let us discuss about it later. There is a story especially for the name itself. Ramayana

The Vedas and scriptures proclaim that Paramatma has no attributes. This is what we have discussed so far. The scriptures say that Matsya, Kurma, Rama, Krishna and other deities are the incarnations of

Follow the words of elders! We have discussed that the birds that were found in Kurukshetra are being brought up in the hermitage of sage Shamīka. After growing up for several years, Sage Shamīka wanted

We have earlier discussed how the celestial woman, Opuvu had to suffer the curse. We have learnt that showing egoistic attitude and trying to examine the noble souls and mahātmas is wrong. Let us continue

It is wrong to show off pride in front of elders. If we observe carefully, we will understand that for any loss, the feeling of pride is the main reason. Few show their egoistic nature in front of parents,

Let's discuss a bit about the practice of Yoga. It means attainment. Who attains whom? The scriptures of Yoga say that the Jīvatma attains the Paramatma. That which makes this possible is the practice

According to the agreement made with Duryodhana, the Pandavas had to spend 12 years of exile in forest and for the last year, they must spend 13th year of exile incognito. Everyone knows this story. In

Dharmaraja performed Rājasūya yāga in Indraprastha (story from Mahabharata) Everyone knows about Mahabharata. All the Kauravās attended this ritual upon the invitation received from Dharmaraja. Dhuryōdana

This story of Garuthmanta is very nice. Those who engage in dharmic (righteous) activities, those who serve God and those who serve the people must believe that it is God who has given them the opportunity

How to identify the best person? In the society, there will be different types of people - superior, mediocre and inferior. We become like the ones with whom we make friendship. Hence, we must try to befriend

Lure towards the worldly matters (Vishayāh) is dangerous. The worldly matters are those that attract the human senses. They are shabda (sound),sparsha (touch), rūpa (form), rasa (taste), gandha (smell).

Vairāgyamēva abhayam! Every man wishes for happiness and does not wish for sorrows. Hence, he tries very hard to attain the objects that give him happiness and keeps the objects that give him sorrows at

Simhadēkam bakādēkam sikshēt chatvāri kukkutāt! Pāyasāth pancasikshēth ca shat shunah trīni gardhabāt!! Man learns so many things because of education. But, there are many lessons that he has to learn

What is a real flower? Many people worship God every day. Few people worship with loads and loads of flowers and behave as though there is no one superior to them in this world. They are only doing favour