Forgiveness & Redemption

After Rishabhadeva divided his kingdom, Bharata sought submission from brother Bahubali. Though Bahubali won all three contests, he gently placed his brother down instead of harming him. Struck by the futility of conflict, he used his raised hand not to strike but to pull out his hair in renunciation, standing in meditation so long that creepers grew around his legs.

Poor untouchable hunter Kalketu captures a golden iguana - goddess Chandi in disguise. She grants immense wealth and they found a city. A rare portrayal of caste mobility where divine grace enables social ascent.

During battle, Bhai Kanhaiya gave water to wounded enemy soldiers. Sikhs complained to Guru Gobind Singh that he was helping the enemy. When questioned, Bhai Kanhaiya said he saw the Gurus face in every wounded soldier. The Guru embraced him and gave him medical supplies, saying he alone understood the true message. This became the foundation for Sikh humanitarian service.

During a severe epidemic of cholera and smallpox in Delhi in 1663, the seven-year-old Guru selflessly served all suffering people regardless of caste or creed. When others isolated the sick, he went to each person to cure and bless them. Muslims gave him the title Bala Pir (child prophet).

After Shiva burned Kamadeva to ashes, the disfigured god sought restoration at Kamakhya Peeth where Satis yoni had fallen. Through devoted worship of the Tantric goddess, Kamadeva regained his form and beauty.

When lots determine which deer dies daily, a pregnant does turn comes. The Banyan Deer King offers himself instead, laying his head on the executioners block. The human king, witnessing this compassion, grants protection to all deer.

Datu, son of Guru Angad, refused to accept Guru Amar Das as successor. He kicked the Guru off his platform and proclaimed himself Guru. Guru Amar Das responded: Pardon me, my hard bones might have hurt your tender feet. He left quietly and only returned when the Sangat pleaded.

Untouchable Chokhamela bought bananas for Vitthal but couldnt enter the temple. That night, Vitthal came to his hut as a youth and ate them on his lap, saying these tasted better. God values loving devotion over ritual purity.

At age 12, Guru Nanaks father gave him 20 rupees to start a business. Instead, Guru Nanak bought food and distributed it to hungry sadhus who had not eaten for days. When his father asked about the investment, Guru Nanak replied it was a Sacha Sauda (true business).

When Haridas Thakur was about to leave his body, all the devotees performed kirtan around him. He fixed his eyes on Chaitanyas face, clasped His feet to his heart, and departed while chanting Sri Krishna Chaitanya. The Lord personally carried his body and buried him in the sand.

At Hinglaj, Satis head fell, making it the most significant Shakti Peetha. When Parashurama pursued Sahasrarjunas descendants seeking vengeance, Hinglaj sheltered them. They transformed, abandoning warrior ways, and Parashurama spared them.

After Kurukshetra war, the Pandavas sought Shivas forgiveness for killing kinsmen. Shiva disguised himself as a bull and hid. When Bhima grabbed the bull, Shiva dove into earth, his body emerging in five parts at five locations (Panch Kedar): hump at Kedarnath, arms at Tunganath, navel at Madhyamaheshwar, face at Rudranath, and hair at Kalpeshwar.

Young Guru Nanak was given money by his father to start a business. Instead, he spent it feeding hungry saints, declaring this was the true bargain. This act became the foundation for Langar (free community kitchen).

Prince Dara Shikoh was poisoned by his brother Aurangzeb. Despite Mughal enmity toward Sikhs, Guru Har Rai provided rare medicines needed. When Sikhs questioned why he helped an enemy, the Guru replied: With one hand man breaks flowers and with one hand offers them, but the flowers perfume both hands alike.

Lord Vishnu manifests as Narasimha to save Prahlad by slaying Hiranyakashipu in a form that honored every condition of the demon's boon while still destroying him.

Aghasura, brother of previously killed demons, transforms into an eight-mile python to swallow Krishna and all his friends. When they enter the demon's mouth, Krishna expands inside, suffocating the demon. As Aghasura dies, his soul is liberated and ascends to heaven—saved by contact with the Divine he tried to destroy.

The serpent king Kaliya poisons a stretch of the Yamuna river. When Krishna dives in, Kaliya attacks but cannot harm him. Krishna dances on the serpent's hundred heads, subduing him. At the plea of Kaliya's wives, Krishna spares the serpent and sends him to the ocean, purifying the river.

Kubja, a hunchbacked perfume-maker for Kansa, offers her sandalwood paste to Krishna when he enters Mathura. He accepts her gift and straightens her bent spine with a touch, transforming her into a beautiful woman. Krishna later visits her home, honoring the devotion she showed when she had nothing but her offering.

Child devotee Prahlad refuses to stop worshipping Vishnu despite his demon-king father's persecution. His faith survives every torture, and Vishnu finally manifests as Narasimha to destroy Hiranyakashipu. Prahlad's devotion is so pure he asks forgiveness for his murderous father.

When six-year-old Har Rai ran to greet his grandfather Guru Hargobind, his robe caught on a rose bush, causing petals to fall. The child wept at having hurt the flowers. The Guru taught him that Gods servants should be gentle with all beings. Har Rai never plucked a flower again.