Shri Tirupati Balaji and Maharishi Agastya
The joint prayers of Maharishi Agastya, King Shankha , Sri Brahma, and other Devatas, Sri Hari was established at the top of the Venkatesa Parvata.
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Interesting Stories of Sage Agastya
Now, to help the Devatas and Rishis Sage Agastya marched towards the Mighty Ocean. He placed the tip of His palm on the ocean and gulped all its waters at once.
Story of Devotee Suvrata
There was a Brahmana named Soma Sharma. His wife was named Sumana. They bore a son, Suvrata and by God’s he was spiritually inclined.
How does Markandeya Defeat Death?
At the shore of the great ocean, Markandeya established a Shiv Lingam and started worshipping it with one-pointed dedication and intense attention.
Markandeya seeks a boon from Nara-Narayana
Markandeya rishi performs penance for Nara-Narayana. He gets a vision of Maya’s fearsome form. Also Bhagawan displays his vasteness to Markandeya.
Why did Shukracharya curse Brahmins?
Shukracharya had a taste for alcohol, because of which he failed to keep up the code of Brahminism. So, he cursed the entire brahmin community.
Teachings of Kapila Mahamuni |Glories of Kashyapa Rsi and Devi Aditi | Bhaktamal-09
The excerpts of the lecture delivered by Kapila Muni to his mother is seen in Canto 3 of the Srimad Bhagvatham. It says: ‘To assimilate the knowledge of the soul it is necessary that one abandons body-consciousness and attachment to worldly activities, by realizing that the body is a conglomeration of blood, bones, flesh and other waste materials.
Story of Maharishi Ribhu and Nidagh | Philosophy of Oneness and Duality | Bhaktamal-08
Ribhu Maharishi was one of the heart-born sons of Brahma. He was a self-realized master who was glorified for his ever-forgiving nature. He had a disciple named Nidagh who was blessed to have Ribhu Maharishi as his Guru
Sage Bhrigu kicks Vishnu on His Chest | Sage Atri and Anasuya Devi | Bhaktamal-07
The stories of great devotees of the Lord invokes Bhakti and pure love for the Supreme Lord. That is the aim of anecdotes related to the great devotees of the Lord. The more we listen or read about devotees both of the Vedic age as well as current age, the more we shall receive the attention of the Supreme Lord.
