The main theme underlying the Mahabharatham emphasises that unscrupulous and unethical conduct, duplicity and evil deeds will never pay. One can achieve perfection and reach God solely guided by the twin factors Righteousness and Truth (Dharmam and Satyam). The epic, a mammoth edifice with Devotion as its foundation projects Vidhura’s intellectual acumen, Kunti’s sagacity, Gandhari’s […]
Quotes on Mahabharata
In Mahabharata, many warriors were killed by Pandavas through wrong means. All the bad that happens, is that also Divine will?
In Mahabharata, many of the warriors were killed by the Pandavas through wrong means. All the bad that happens, is that also Divine will? Yes, Mahabharat is a very beautiful story, and very symbolic also. Don’t think that it happened once in the past, it is happening every day, especially in this country. There are […]
Significance of Lord Hanuman’s presence on the chariot of Arjuna in Mahabharata, Kapi Dhwaja
In the Mahabharata, what was the significance of Lord Hanuman being present on the chariot of Arjuna (on the flag of Arjuna)? To the doubt raised by a disciple at Satsang of Art of Living, Guruji Sri Sri Ravishankar replied as… Well, in those days they used some flag, like how every political party uses […]
In the Mahabharata, why did an intelligent person like Bhishma choose to remain silent & was ready to fight for Duryodhana?
In the Mahabharata, why did an intelligent person like Bhishma choose to remain silent on sensitive issues and was ready to fight side-by-side with Duryodhana? To the above question raised by a devotee in Satsang, the Art of Living Founder Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji responding in his own words… Why do you want me to talk […]
In Mahabharata who was closer to guru, Eklavya or Arjuna? How did Eklavya get such profound knowledge just with his Guru’s idol?
In Mahabharata who was closer to guru, Eklavya or Arjuna? How did Eklavya get such profound knowledge just with his Guru’s idol? ‘Shraddhavan labhate jnanam matparassamyat indriyaha’, (one with faith gains knowledge). When one has faith, knowledge flows to them. Faith brings the knowledge. Nobody needed to tell Eklavya to surrender, or to have faith, […]
Shankhnaad by every warrior at start of Kurukshetra War in Mahabharata, what it indicates
I feel there is some great secret behind narrating this. There must be some meaning behind the name of every conch shell mentioned in the verses. People who are good at research should put their minds to this and find out what the secret is. The names of all the conches mentioned are so beautiful. […]