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…
Nachiketa Yamraj dialogue
Nachiketa- Yama Dialogue Part II In the last article I discussed the second boon granted to Nachiketa by Yama. Before…
15. Jaratkaaru weds Jaratkaaru
“Soota said, ‘O foremost of persons acquainted with (Lord) Brahma (Rishi Shaunaka), long before the mother of the snakes (Kadru)…
14. Jaratkaaru: Vaasuki’s Sister
“Soota said, ‘That Brahmana of rigid vows (Jaratkaaru) then wandered over the earth for a wife but he did not…
