Elemental Beauty

One day, Dattatreya Ji walked across the street, lost in Divine contemplation. King Yadu, the valorous king of the province, saw him and offered his greetings. King Yadu asked the secret behind the everlasting joy which Dattatreya Ji enjoyed. Dattatreya Ji perceived the sincere curiosity of the king and asked him to receive the words as they were. King stood still and listened keenly. Dattatreya …

त्यागी

एको अपि कृष्णस्य कृतः प्रणामो दशाश्वमेधाभृतेन तुल्यः दशाश्वमेधि पुनरेति जन्म कृष्णा प्रणामी न पुनर्भवाय !!अर्थात् -एक बार भगवान् कृष्ण को सही धारणा से प्रणाम [स्मरण] कर लिया तो उसकी तुलना दस अश्वमेध यज्ञ करने वाले से भी नहीं हो सकता है ! किन्तु इन दस अश्वमेध यज्ञ करने वाला का मुक्ति नहीं होता अर्थात् पुनर्जन्म …

Blazing Digestive Fire

Once there lived two demon brothers named Ataapi and Bataapi. They preferred killing saints and sages through special magics.  One day, they invited a saint to their house to receive offerings and purify their dwelling with positive vibes. The saint accepted the invitation and came to the house at the destined time. Ataapi welcomed the saint and washed the saint’s feet. Meanwhile, Bataapi transformed …