Bhakti Yoga

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.

Mortal king Pururava falls deeply in love with celestial nymph Urvashi. When she must return to heaven, he goes mad with grief. The story explores attachment and impermanence.

Lord Kapila, an avatar of Vishnu, teaches his mother Devahuti the Sankhya philosophy and path to liberation. A rare story of a son becoming the guru to his mother.

A Mewari devotee whose devotion was so pure that Krishna personally accepted food from her hands daily. She is called the Mira of Marwar for her intense bhakti.

A forest hunter believed he could catch Krishna in his net. A learned saint mocked his simple faith. Krishna was pleased by the hunters innocent belief more than the saints practiced worship.

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.

Before leaving the world, Krishna imparts his final teachings to his devoted friend Uddhava. These teachings on yoga, devotion, and liberation are considered as profound as the Bhagavad Gita itself.

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.

Young Namdev offered food to a stone deity with such innocent faith that Krishna manifested and ate the offering. Childlike devotion moves God to respond directly.

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.

Kauda the cannibal captured Guru Nanak and threw him into boiling oil. The Guru dipped his finger in and it turned cold. This miracle transformed Kaudas heart completely. Divine grace can transform even the most wicked.

A physician in Vrindavan would write daily lists of his needs. Each day, Krishna would arrange exactly that much income. Complete surrender and trust in the divine providing daily sustenance.

Her in-laws sent Mirabai poison, claiming it was nectar. With complete faith in Krishna, she drank it and was unharmed - the poison transformed to nectar. Surrender to God provides divine protection.

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

Guru Nanaks elder sister was the first to recognize his divine nature. When she bowed to him and he stopped her, she replied: You are more than a brother - I see God in you. She inspired him to teach through music.

Despite being a Rajput princess, Mirabai faced persecution for her devotion. She abandoned wealth and comfort, wandering to Vrindavan as a beggar, singing Krishnas glories. Material comfort cannot substitute spiritual fulfillment.

Kabir lay on temple steps at dawn. When Ramananda stepped on him and gasped Ram, Kabir took this as his initiation mantra. Sincere devotion finds a way; the guru-disciple bond transcends caste.

At Dwarka temple, Mirabai entered the sanctum and the doors closed mysteriously. When opened, she had vanished - only her sari wrapped the Krishna murti. Ultimate union with the Divine through bhakti.

When Emperor Humayun visited seeking blessings to restore his kingdom, Guru Angad was busy teaching students. Angered by this perceived disrespect, Humayun reached for his sword. The Guru told him he was quick to attack men of God but could not defend his own kingdom. Humayun bowed, asked forgiveness, and received blessings.

Young Namdev placed food before Vitthal and waited for God to eat. He cried so purely that Vitthal assumed human form and ate the offerings. Pure childlike devotion moves even God.