Hindu Mythology

Kabandha Short Story | Indian Mythological Story

Kabandha Short Story | Indian Mythological Story A headless monster lived in a forest named Kraunch. Kabandha had neither a neck nor a head; it had only one eye. His stomach itself acts like a mouth. Two huge and powerful arms were attached to his stomach, which he used to hunt wild animals. Kabandha was not always a demon; once Lord Indra struck him with his Vajra, causing his head to be severed and leaving him disfigured. His only hope of salvation was to meet Lord Rama and be killed by him. Also Read Mythological Stories Rama was Lord Vishnu’s incarnation and was Ayodhya’s eldest prince in human form. But to keep his father’s promise, he had to go into exile for fourteen years. He was accompanied by his wife, Sita, and brother, Lakshmana. Ravana, the king of Lanka, abducted him. Also Read Moral Stories Ravana kidnapped Sita and took

Harini Short Story | Indian Mythological Story

Harini Short Story | Indian Mythological Story Harini was a heavenly nymph whom Indra sent to stop a sage named Trinabindu from meditating. Trinabindu was doing a tough penance, but Harini really upset him and made it difficult for him to do his penance. Annoyed by the antics of Harini, Trinabindu got angry and cursed her that she would be born as a woman on earth. “For a nymph, living life on earth is just like hell,” Harini said while hearing Trinabindu’s curse. Also Read Mythological Stories Harini repented a lot for her actions and started crying and asking Trinabindu for forgiveness. Seeing her cry, Trinabindu’s heart was touched. He said that I could not take back the curse I had given, but I could reduce its effect and find a way to get rid of it. “Listen, if someone touches your body with a flower brought from heaven, you

Kunti Short Story | Indian Mythological Story

Kunti Short Story | Indian Mythological Story It is an old story that there was a king named Bhoj, whose daughter was Kunti. Once, a very angry and irritable sage named Durvasa visited the palace of King Bhoj as a guest. Kunti took exemplary care of Sage Durvasa, day and night. Sage Durvasa, known for always getting angry and swearing, was also pleased with Kunti’s behaviour and hospitality, so he gave her a boon. Also Read Complete Panchatantra Stories Sage Durvasa said, “Kunti, whenever else you call upon any deity, he will be compelled to appear before you because of my boon and will bestow you with a son.” After giving the boon, the sage Durvasa left from there. Kunti decides to test the boon to see if she has received it. Kunti immediately returns to her room and locks the door to keep this a secret. Kunti was sitting

Tadka Short Story | Indian Mythological Story

Tadka Short Story | Indian Mythological Story Tadka Short Story | Podcast In ancient times, there were two big cities where the Saryu River and the Ganga River met. There was a very dense forest near the same city where a beautiful Apsara named Tadka lived with her monster husband, Sund, and son, Marich. Also Read Complete Panchatantra Stories Sund was a cruel monster who devoured all the sages who worshipped in that forest. This act of his had made Sage Agastya very angry, due to which Agastya cursed the sage and ended Sunda. Hearing the news of her husband’s death, an angry Tadka attacked Agastya Rishi. Agastya also cursed Tadka, saying that he and Maricha would turn into cruel, flesh-eating monsters by losing their beautiful forms. Also Read Moral Stories Together, Taraka and his demon son Maricha ate everyone in the nearby cities and attacked the sages who lived

Ravana curse | Indian Mythological Story

Ravana curse | Indian Mythological Story Apsara Rambha was once flying through the sky to meet Kubera’s son Nalkuber, who was the son of Kubera, the god’s treasurer. Rambha and Nalkuber loved each other and used to meet secretly. Ravana was travelling somewhere in his Pushpak Viman when he noticed Rambha flying in the sky. This was the same Pushpak Vimana that Ravana snatched from his brother Kuber. Also Read Hitopadesha Tales Ravana caught the flying Rambha. Rambha pleads with Ravana, “Let me go!” I am going to meet Nalkuber, who is your nephew. “You should not behave with me like this, but see me as your daughter-in-law and not as an object of desire.” Ravana laughed mockingly at her and said, “You are nobody’s daughter-in-law!” You are a dancing girl in the court of the gods. “You cannot have just one person as a husband.” And saying this, he

Ravana Short Story | Indian Mythological Story

Ravana Short Story | Indian Mythological Story It is a matter of Dwapar Yuga that Rishi Vishrava and Kaikasi had three sons and a daughter, whose names were Ravana, Kumbhakarna, Vibhishan, and Soupankha. The eldest son, Ravana, was very ambitious and wanted to become all-powerful and rule all three worlds. Ravana was famous all over the world for his devotion and knowledge. Ravana started doing severe penances to please Brahma Ji. When Brahma Ji did not appear, he cut off his head with his own hands and dedicated it to the Yagya Kund. Every time he cut off his head, his head would be attached back to his torso. He did the same process ten times, but each time his head was attached to his torso. Also Read Complete Panchatantra Stories In the end, Brahma Ji was pleased with his harsh penance and had to give him darshan. When Brahma

Kaikasi Boon | Mythological Story

Kaikasi Boon | Mythological Story Kaikasi, the beautiful daughter of Demon Sumali (also called Nikasha), She desired to be a mother of sons. Her father instructed her to go to the famous Sage Vishrav and request the boon of sons. It wasn’t yet dark when she arrived, but darkness was approaching. “This is a dreadful time of day—known as rakshasi vela, or the hour of devils,” the saga explained. “I will bless you with as many sons as you desire.” But keep it in mind! They’ll turn out to be demons.” “But I don’t want evil devils as children!” cried Kaikasi. Vishrav said, “The time of day is such that demons will be what they will be.” “However, the youngest will not disappoint.” “Watch out for the other two!” Kaikasi eventually had a baby with ten heads, thanks to the sage’s blessing. He was named Dashagreev (Ravan). She then had

Maui a Trickster Demi God Life Story

Maui a Trickster Demi God Life Story Maui is a trickster demigod raised by the divine and here on earth to live his best life, and what a life he’s lived through. Sometimes known for being mischievous, Maui also has a deep desire to do good and to honor his family. So today, we’ll tell you how he made the days longer, brought fire to humanity, and even created the islands themselves. Maui was the youngest of five sons; his parents were Akalana, the immortal, and the goddess Hina. Still, out of all the brothers, only Maui had inherited divine powers; each day, their mother, Hina, labored for hours making tapa cloth out of bark and lauhala mats used for rugs and sails. However, her work never had time to dry because, back then, there were only a few hours of sunlight a day. This was due to the unruly

Bal Hanuman Short Moral Kids Story

Bal Hanuman Short Moral Kids Story Hanuman was the son of anjana and the kesari. He was born by the blessing of Vayu dev (the god of wind); he is also known as Vayu Putra. When Hanuman was a child, Kesari was called away on duty by vanara king sugreeeva. Anjana used to take care of but in the absence of both the parents, Vayu dev is used to take care of him. When Anjana went out in the forest in search of fruits, vayu used to play with Hanuman. With his magical power, he pushes colourful flowers towards the child. When Hanuman tried to catch, vayu used to blow away from him. The little Hanuman used to run after the blooming flowers across the river and the mountains. Meanwhile, Anjana came home and started to finding missing little Hanuman; she used to shout, “hanuhanu” and no matter how far