Courage & Strength

Shiva appeared as a hunter and fought Arjuna to a draw. Impressed by his bravery, Shiva blessed him with the Pashupatastra.

Unable to identify the herb to save dying Lakshmana, Hanuman lifted the entire mountain and flew it to Lanka, showing no obstacle is too great for devotion.

Angada challenged all of Ravanas warriors to move his foot. None could. Faith in the divine makes one unshakeable.

Five-year-old prince Dhruva, humiliated by his stepmother, performed intense austerities guided by sage Narada. His meditation with the mantra 'Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya' was so powerful that Vishnu appeared and granted him an eternal position as the Pole Star.

Prahlada, son of demon king Hiranyakashipu, remained an unwavering devotee of Lord Vishnu despite his father's repeated attempts to kill him. Enlightened by sage Narada while still in his mother's womb, Prahlada survived all trials through steadfast devotion. Lord Narasimha appeared to slay Hiranyakashipu and protect his devotee.

Destined to die at 16, young Markandeya clings to Shiva lingam as Yama approaches. Shiva emerges and defeats death itself, granting eternal youth. Devotion conquers destiny.

The buffalo demon Mahishasura, who can only be defeated by a woman, conquers heaven. The combined energies of all gods manifest as Goddess Durga, armed with divine weapons. After an epic battle, she slays Mahishasura and restores cosmic order.

Young disciple Upamanyu undergoes extreme penance for Shiva. When tested with offers of worldly boons, he refuses everything except direct vision of Shiva. Pure devotion without material desires.

Satyaki was Arjunas devoted disciple from the Yadava clan. Through dedication, he became so skilled that warriors called him the second Arjuna. He fought valiantly for the Pandavas.

Princess Rukmini writes a secret letter to Krishna asking him to rescue her from a forced marriage to Shishupala. Krishna arrives and abducts her in dramatic fashion, fulfilling her devotion.

A peacock in Gokul sang daily at Krishnas door out of devotion. Krishna blessed him saying his feather would forever adorn Krishnas crown - the origin of the mor pankh.

Emperor Sikandar Lodi ordered Kabir killed by drowning, burning, torture. Kabir emerged from fire unburnt, emitting divine radiance. True devotees are protected by grace.

A tree spirit revealed that Hanuman attends every Rama Katha in disguise. Tulsidas identified and met Hanuman, who led him to divine vision of Lord Rama. Divine assistance comes to sincere seekers.

When Akbar imprisoned Tulsidas demanding miracles, Tulsidas recited Hanuman Chalisa. A horde of monkeys sieged the palace until he was released. True bhakti manifests divine protection.

Guru Amar Das tested his two sons-in-law by asking them to build platforms repeatedly. While Bhai Rama gave up in frustration after rejections, Bhai Jetha (future Guru Ram Das) humbly rebuilt the platform seven times without complaint. This demonstrated his humility and patience, leading to his selection as the fourth Guru.

During the siege of Anandpur, Bibi Dalair Kaur fought alongside male warriors. When ammunition ran low, she melted household items to make bullets. She carried water and food to soldiers under fire. During the evacuation crossing Sirsa River, she fought to protect the retreating Sikhs. She exemplified that warrior spirit knows no gender.

During the siege of Lohgarh Fort, Mughals sent a drunken war elephant with iron plates to break down the gates. Bhai Bachittar Singh charged alone, his nagni spear piercing the elephants forehead. The elephant retreated in pain, trampling Mughal soldiers. This single act of courage saved the fort and became legendary for one mans valor against impossible odds.

Hari Singh Nalwa was so feared that Afghan mothers would quiet children by invoking his name. He killed a lion with his bare hands, earning the title Nalwa (clawed). He conquered territories to the Khyber Pass, places no Indian ruler had controlled for centuries. Even after his death at Jamrud, his body was displayed on walls to maintain morale, showing his legend outlived him.

Crows suffer owl attacks at night. A wise crow pretends to be banished and gains owls trust, learning their caves location. The crows pile logs and set fire during daytime when owls are blind. Cleverness defeats strength.

Murdered by her stepmother and crushed in a rice pounder, Tejimola transforms successively into creeper, banana, citrus, then lotus. When her fathers boat passes, the lotus sings, revealing its identity. Justice follows.