Jnana Yoga

Forest-raised Shakuntala marries King Dushyanta. A curse makes him forget her. She raises their son Bharata alone until the truth is revealed. Story of love, memory, and perseverance.

Kacha becomes disciple of demon guru Shukracharya to learn the Sanjivani mantra. Devayani falls for him but he refuses her love to protect the sacred knowledge, choosing duty over desire.

When Brahma and Vishnu argue over who is supreme, a blazing pillar of light appears. Brahma flies up as a swan, Vishnu digs down as a boar - neither finds the end. Shiva reveals himself as the infinite reality beyond all forms.

A young Brahmin needed divine witness for his marriage promise. Krishna himself came as Gopal to testify on his devotees behalf, leading to the famous Sakshi Gopal temple in Odisha.

Born to Dhritarashtra and a maidservant, Yuyutsu was the only son of Dhritarashtra who fought for the Pandavas. He recognized dharma over blood loyalty and survived the war.

Vibhishanas daughter Trijata protected Sita in Lanka despite family opposition. She had prophetic visions of Ramas victory and comforted Sita through her captivity.

At Sumer Parbat, Guru Nanak met Gorakh Nath and 84 Sidhas. When asked to become a yogi and adopt a guru, Nanak replied his Guru was God Himself. Supernatural powers are meaningless distractions from spiritual truth.

Guru Nanak disappeared for three days while bathing in River Bein, communing with the Divine. Upon return he declared: There is no Hindu and no Muslim - God sees no religious divisions.

When celibate Rupa Goswami refused to meet a woman, Mirabai replied: The only true man is Lord Krishna - all souls are His consorts. Spiritual understanding transcends gender.

When young Guru Nanak was to receive the Hindu sacred thread (janeu), he questioned its purpose. He asked for a thread that would not break or burn - meaning eternal spiritual virtues, not external symbols.

Emperor Akbar requested a song praising his glory. Surdas sang only of his love for Krishna. The court was stunned. Devotion to God surpasses devotion to earthly power.

When Ram Rai represented the Guru at Aurangzebs court, he altered a verse to please the Emperor - changing Musalman to Beiman. When Guru Har Rai learned of this distortion of scripture, he permanently disowned Ram Rai, establishing that the Gurus words must never be altered.

When the Kashmiri Pandits sought help, Guru Tegh Bahadur said such persecution could only be stopped by the sacrifice of a great person. His eight-year-old son Gobind Rai arrived and said: Who else is greater than you, O father? This prompted the Guru to sacrifice his life for the cause.

After Guru Gobind Singhs passing, Mata Sundri guided the Sikh community for decades. She issued hukamnamas, settled disputes, and maintained unity. When Banda Singh Bahadur showed signs of claiming Guruship, she reminded the community that Guru Granth Sahib was the eternal Guru. Her leadership preserved the Panths direction during its most vulnerable period.

Shukracharya's desperate attempt to prevent Bali from giving to Vamana, and Bali's profound response that receiving from God is the greatest honor a giver can have.

Lakshmi (wealth) and Saraswati (knowledge) were in constant conflict. The philosophical teaching: homes focusing only on wealth while neglecting education invite misfortune. Only through balance can both goddesses coexist.

When Sati wanted to attend Dakshas yajna against Shivas wishes, she revealed her cosmic nature. As Shiva tried to flee in different directions, she multiplied into ten terrifying forms blocking all ten cardinal directions, compelling him to yield.

Sage Matang, an outcaste chandala, worshipped Shakti devotedly. She blessed him with a divine daughter, but society rejected her due to his low status. Despite marginalization, she attained divine powers and became the ninth Mahavidya - proving spiritual equality.

Blind men touch different parts of an elephant and conclude its a snake, fan, pillar, wall, rope, or spear. Each argues only he knows truth. We each perceive only part of reality; humility leads to understanding.

Shiva offers a divine fruit to whichever son circles the world first. Kartikeya races around the globe. Ganesha simply circles his parents, declaring them his whole world. Wisdom wins over speed.