The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

November 20, 2009 No comments

“Yudhishthira said, ‘O Brahmana, this my desire of wealth is not for enjoying it when obtained. It is only for the support of the Brahmana... Read more

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

November 19, 2009 No comments

SECTION LXI Vaisampayana said,–“During the course of this gambling, certain to bring about utter ruin (on Yudhishthira), Vidura, that disp... Read more

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

November 19, 2009 No comments

SECTION IX ‘Narada said–O Yudhishthira, the celestial Sabha of Varuna is unparalleled in splendour. In dimensions it is similar to that of... Read more

THE MAHABHARATA ADI PARVA

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“Vaisampayana continued, ‘Mandapala, having heard these words of the dwellers in heaven, reflected how best he could obtain the largest nu... Read more

THE MAHABHARATA ADI PARVA

November 18, 2009 No comments

SECTION CCX (Rajya-labha Parva) “Janamejaya said, ‘O thou possessed of ascetic wealth, what did those high-souled ones, my grandsires, the... Read more

THE MAHABHARATA ADI PARVA

November 18, 2009 No comments

“Vaisampayana continued, ‘Hearing these words of Jishnu, so full of respect and affection, the Pandavas all cast their eyes upon the princ... Read more

THE MAHABHARATA ADI PARVA

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“The Gandharva continued, ‘Then the cow of Vasishtha, hearing the word stay, raised her head and neck upward, and became terrible to behol... Read more

THE MAHABHARATA ADI PARVA

November 16, 2009 No comments

SECTION XC (Sambhava Parva continued) “Ashtaka said, ‘Capable of assuming any form at will, thou hast lived for a million years in the gar... Read more

Manu Sutras

November 03, 2009 No comments

55. Women must be honoured and adorned by their fathers, brothers, husbands, and brothers-in-law, who desire (their own) welfare.  56. Where women are... Read more

Manu Sutras

November 03, 2009 No comments

31. Let (the first part of) a Brahmana’s name (denote something) auspicious, a Kshatriya’s be connected with power, and a Vaisya’s w... Read more