There was once a powerful king whose name was Bana. He was an Asura, or demon. So he was known as Banasura. Banasura was so strong and fierce that everyone was afraid of him. Even the kings on earth and many gods in heaven feared him. Banasura was a devotee of Lord Shiva. He once worshiped Shiva with such devotion …
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The Devas and Asuras were always fighting each other. The Devas were from amongst the Gods. The Asuras were demons. The Asuras were powerful, capable of all kinds of wickedness. Some of them were great rulers and mighty kings. In their fight with the Devas the Asuras had an advantage. They had on their side a great saint and teacher, …
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Krishna was the loveliest child in the world. He was dark and handsome. He wore pretty clothes and beautiful ornaments. His hair was tied in a knot on the top of his head. Always there was a peacock feather in it. Little Krishna was the darling of all the people. Krishna’s childhood was full of fun and frolic. He had …
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Satya was the most beautiful and most gifted girl in the world. She was a princess – the daughter of the rich and powerful King of Khosla. Her fame spread far and wide. Many royal princes asked the King of Khosla for her hand in marriage. Satya reached the age of marriage and the King had to find a suitable …
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Krishna was born in a tense historical period proceeding a devastating war. The warring factions built up so many weapons that the burden on the earth became unbearable. Finally the goddess of Earth took the form of a cow and prayed to Lord Brahma for relief. Lord Brahma called all the demigods to the shore of the Milk Ocean to …
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मेवाड़ के महाराजा भीमसिंह की पुत्री कृष्णा अत्यन्त सुन्दरी थी। उससे विवाह करने के लिये अनेक वीर राजपूत उत्सुक थे। जयपुर और जोधपुर के नरेशों ने उससे विवाह करने की इच्छा प्रकट की थी। मेवाड़ के महाराणा ने सब बातों को विचार करके जोधपुर नरेश के यहाँ अपनी पुत्री की सगाई भेजी। जब जयपुर के नरेश को इस बात का …
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