23. Birth of Garuda

“Soota said, ‘Having crossed the Ocean, Kadru of swift speed, accompanied by Vinata, soon came down near the (divine) horse…

22. Kadru and Vinata cross the Ocean

“Soota said, ‘The Naagaas (snakes) after consultation arrived at the conclusion that they should do their mother’s (Kadru’s) command, for…

21. Ocean: King of Rivers

“Soota said, ‘O you whose wealth is Tapas (Rishi Shaunaka), then when the night had passed away and the Sun…

Periyalwar – Life of Alwars

Periyalwar whose name was not even Periyalwar to start with was born in a brahim’s house. His name was actually…

20. Kadru cursed her sons

“Soota said, ‘Thus have I recited to you the whole story of how Amrita was churned out of the Ocean,…

19. Devaasura battle for Amrita

“Soota said, ‘Then the Daityaas and the Daanavaas equipped with first-class armours and various weapons attacked Devas. In the meantime,…

18. Samudra Manthan

“Soota said, ‘There is a mountain called Mandara adorned with cloud-like peaks. It (Mandara) is the best of mountains, and…

17. Tapas of Devas in Meru mountain

“Soota said, ‘O Rishi (Shaunaka), about this time the two sisters (Kadru and Vinata) saw approaching near, that horse of…

Stone God (8) Kalizhi Yuga – Cow Slaughter

It is very pleasant nowadays in Coimbatore. We were standing atop Maruthamalai Hills after the darshan of Lord Muruga. A…

16 – Vinata cursed by her son

“(Rishi) Shaunaka said, ‘O Soota, narrate once more in detail this history of the learned and Dharmic Aastika. Our curiosity…