Courage & Strength

During the battle with Bhandasura, the demon Vishukra placed a jaya-vighna-yantra that paralyzed Lalitas forces. United with her consort Kameshwara, Lalita created Maha Ganapati specifically to dismantle this magical weapon. After Ganapati removed the obstacle, Lalita proceeded to defeat the remaining demons.

As a crawling infant, Nimai caught a snake that entered the courtyard and lay peacefully on its coiled body. When family members screamed in fear, He simply smiled. Some recognized the snake as Ananta Sesha, the divine serpent.

The Marathi saint-poet faced worldly troubles including the loss of his family and crops. His abhangas (devotional poems) to Lord Vitthal made him one of Maharashtras most beloved spiritual figures.

A hungry jackal discovers a wardrum making loud sounds in the forest and fears a monster. Upon investigation, he finds the drum filled with food, teaching that things are not always as fearsome as they seem.

A powerful king who transforms into a Brahmarishi through intense penance despite conflicts with Sage Vasishtha. His journey from warrior to sage demonstrates the power of spiritual discipline and determination.

When Ravana challenged Bali, the monkey king caught him and held him under his arm for six months. Even the mighty Ravana had to acknowledge greater powers.

When snake goddess Manasa kills merchant Chands seventh son Lakhindar, his bride Behula floats his corpse on a raft for six months to heaven. Her dancing wins back all seven sons lives - in exchange for Chand worshipping Manasa.

The Battle of Bhangani was Guru Gobind Singhs first military engagement at age 20. Despite Pathan mercenaries defecting to the enemy, the Guru emerged victorious with help from Muslim saint Pir Buddhu Shah who rushed with 700 followers. This battle established the Gurus military reputation.

For twelve years, Guru Amar Das woke before dawn to fetch water from the Beas River for Guru Angads bath, carrying the heavy pot 14 miles on his head. During a storm in his twelfth year, he fell into a weavers pit but still delivered the water. This devotion earned him the succession.

A lion terrorizes the forest until animals agree to send one victim daily. When a clever hares turn comes, he tells the lion of a rival lion in a well. The lion sees his reflection, attacks it, and drowns. Intelligence defeats brute strength.

The demon brothers Shumbha and Nishumbha conquer the three worlds. When they demand Goddess Ambika marry Shumbha, she vows to wed only one who defeats her in battle. The Goddess manifests various forms including Kali and the Matrikas, destroys demons Chanda, Munda, and Raktabija, and ultimately slays both brothers to restore divine order.

A hungry jackal finds a drum making frightening sounds when wind hits it. Instead of fleeing, he investigates and discovers harmless noise plus food nearby. Only the brave who investigate the unknown find rewards.

Prince Uttara was sent to defend Viratas kingdom when Kauravas raided cattle, with disguised Arjuna as his charioteer. Upon seeing the vast Kaurava army, Uttara fled in terror, but Arjuna caught him and reversed their roles. Arjuna single-handedly defeated the Kauravas, while Uttara was later killed by Shalya on the first day of war.

The whirlwind demon Trinavarta abducts baby Krishna into the sky, intending to dash him to death. But Krishna becomes impossibly heavy, grabs the demon's throat, and falls with him to earth. The demon dies; Krishna sits laughing on his corpse, completely unharmed.

After his wife dies because the nearest hospital was 70km around a mountain, Dashrath Manjhi spends 22 years carving a road through solid rock with just a hammer and chisel—karma yoga in action.

The demon Pralambasura disguised as a cowherd boy tries to kidnap Balarama, not knowing that his captive is Shesha incarnate, and is killed by a single blow of Balarama's fist.

Captured and brought before Ravana, Hanuman delivers Rama's warning fearlessly. When they set his tail on fire as punishment, he grows huge and runs across Lanka, burning the city with the same tail. What was meant to humiliate him became the torch that showed Lanka's vulnerability.

When Surya couldn't stop his chariot to teach, Hanuman flew backward across the sky, always facing his guru. He learned all knowledge in one day. As guru-dakshina, Surya asked him to protect Sugriva—a request that would lead Hanuman to Rama. The teacher positions the student for destiny.

After his tail was set ablaze as punishment, Hanuman used it to systematically destroy Lanka, turning punishment into victory through divine protection.

The origin of Parashurama - how the son of sage Jamadagni received the divine axe from Lord Shiva and became the avatar of righteous anger against corrupt warriors.