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Bhima encountered an old monkey blocking his path and could not lift its tail. The monkey revealed himself as Hanuman, teaching Bhima humility.

When mocked for his devotion, Hanuman tore open his chest to reveal Rama and Sita glowing within, showing true devotion means the Lord resides in the heart.

King Nala, possessed by demon Kali, loses everything through gambling and abandons his devoted wife Damayanti. Through suffering and self-improvement, he overcomes his weaknesses, learns new skills, and eventually reunites with his family.

When Muslim saint Pir Bhikan Shah visited infant Gobind Rai in Patna, he placed two earthen vessels before him - one with milk (Hindu faith) and one with water (Muslim faith). The child reached out with both hands and touched both pots simultaneously, signifying he would favor all people and religions equally.

Mata Sahib Kaur, though never bearing biological children, became the Mother of the Khalsa. During the creation of Khalsa in 1699, she prepared the amrit by adding sugar puffs to the baptismal water. After Guru Gobind Singhs passing, she cared for the Panth. Her spiritual motherhood of all Khalsa Sikhs transcended biological bonds.

When ash-smeared Shiva arrived for his wedding with ghosts and serpents, Parvatis mother fainted. To calm her parents and harmonize the union, Parvati transformed into Chandraghanta, adorning a crescent moon bell on her forehead whose soothing resonance reassured everyone present.

After leaving Vaikuntha, Lakshmi took refuge in Kolhapur. Meanwhile, King Akasha Raja found baby Padmavati in a golden lotus - Lakshmi reborn. Vishnu descended as Srinivasa and married her. The massive wedding debt is why devotees make offerings at Tirupati.

After emerging from the ocean, Lakshmi held a swayamvara. All gods and demons vied for her attention, but she garlanded Vishnu alone - choosing him because he was free of flaws and embodied righteousness rather than seeking power for its own sake.

A monkey befriends a crocodile who visits daily. The crocodiles jealous wife demands the monkeys heart. When the crocodile reveals his plan mid-river, the clever monkey claims he left his heart in the tree, convincing the crocodile to turn back and escaping to safety.

Young Krishna sneaks into homes to steal butter, forming human pyramids with friends to reach pots hung from ceilings. When caught, he looks up with innocent eyes and blames the monkeys. Divine mischief as spiritual play.

Elephants accidentally crush mice on their path to water. The mice request a detour, promising future help. Later, when hunters trap elephants in nets, mice gnaw through the ropes. Even the smallest friends can provide great help.

Four unlikely friends - deer, crow, mouse, tortoise - live in harmony. When a hunter traps the deer, the mouse gnaws the net while the crow scouts. They nearly lose the slow tortoise but teamwork saves everyone. True friendship means standing together.

A beautiful woman dies; three suitors react differently - one collects bones, one sleeps on ashes, one learns resurrection. Betal asks who deserves to marry her. Vikram answers the one who slept on ashes showed true lovers devotion.

Lord Shivas grand procession to marry Parvati features a vast army of divine attendants, with Gana leaders commanding forces numbering in crores. The procession includes Candi riding a ghost, Vishnu on Garuda, Indra on Airavata, Brahma, Gandharvas, and celestial maidens. All realms participate in this cosmic celebration of the sacred union.

Alayudha was a Rakshasa prince seeking revenge for his kinsmen slain by Bhima. He approached Duryodhana offering to kill the Pandavas, leading a cannibal force with a blazing chariot. He was killed by Ghatotkacha on the 14th night, whose triumphant roars made Kaurava elephants tremble.

When Sage Bhrigu kicked Vishnu on the chest, Lakshmi left in anger. Vishnu incarnated as Venkateswara to find her as Princess Padmavati. To marry her, he borrowed 1.14 crore gold coins from Kubera with a promise to repay by Kali Yugas end. Devotees believe their offerings help repay this divine debt.

After the Battle of Chamkaur, elderly Mata Gujri was captured with her younger grandsons. In the cold tower of Sirhind, she kept the boys spirits high with stories of their heritage. When told her grandsons were bricked alive, she died of shock. Her courage in comforting the young Sahibzade in their final days exemplifies strength in tragedy.

A beloved twelve-year-old student named Kashi makes Yogananda promise to find him if he dies and is reborn. When Kashi tragically dies of cholera, Yogananda uses a secret yoga technique to broadcast his love through the spiritual eye, eventually locating Kashis reborn soul.

When Nityananda Prabhu arrived in Nadia, He hid at Nandanacharyas house. Chaitanya sent devotees to find Him but they failed. Finally, the Lord Himself went directly to Nityananda, and their ecstatic reunion overwhelmed all who witnessed it.

On the banks of the Godavari River, Chaitanya met Ramananda Raya and engaged in profound spiritual discussions for ten days. The Lord posed questions while Ramananda explained progressive stages of devotion, culminating in the supreme love of Radha for Krishna.