Chomini Prakash

Shri Vadiraja is my all

माता राजा मत्पिता वादिराजो भ्राता राजा मत्सखा वादिराज:। सर्वस्वं मे वादिराजो दयाळु: नान्यद्दैवं नैव जाने न जाने । || mātā rājā matpitā vādirājo bhrātā rājā… Read More »Shri Vadiraja is my all

May the name be auspicious

While the first name is negative, the second name is auspicious in all dimensions.
Thus, Śrīvādirāja has subtly exemplified to us as to how a child should be named.

Story of Nala and Damayanti

TALES OF NALA AND DAMAYANTI – 7

The repercussions of deception of a great sage haunted Karkotaka without exemption. He was caught immobile amidst the flames of a raging fire and was rescued by Nala. If we deceive the wise, no matter how prepotent we are, that sin will haunt us!

Tales of Nala and Damayanti – 6

As she walked along the main street with unkempt hair, a garment that barely covered her and in a disheveled state, children and young men surrounded her thinking her to be a mad woman. King Subahu’s mother, who had been curiously witnessing all of this from the terrace of her chamber, instructed her attendant thus, “Go bring that woman. Drive the people away. There is a divine radiance in her face.”

The tale of Nala and Damayanti – 5

Though Nala abandoned her midway, she didn’t nurture vengeance or anger towards him. On the contrary, her love and longing for Nala swelled and she wandered enquiring about him with the forest trees and beings. Isn’t the love that Damayanti bore for her consort exemplary? Despite the agony of separation from her beloved, solitary confinement and travails that befell her at the forest, she didn’t lash out at Nala!

The tale of Nala & Damayanti – IV

Having lost in the game of dice, Nala, along with Damayanti, reached the forest. He said to Damayanti who was suffering due to him, “My confidant! This path leads to the kingdom of Vidarbha.” Damayanti replied, “Lord! Why are you directing my attention towards the pathway that leads to my paternal home? I cannot leave you in this agonizing state and go there at a time when you have lost your kingdom, wealth and opulent robes too and are exhausted due to the affliction of hunger and thirst. I shall stay by your side and reduce the trepidation of the ordeal you are facing, being weary from wandering, reminiscing the happy times of the past and bereft of food and sleep. In all times of tribulations, there is no better companion than one’s consort. For all distresses, the wife is the most profound panacea!”

The tale of Nala and Damayanti – III

Pushkara invited Nala to gamble. Nala acceded to the request. All his well-wishers implored him to refrain from gambling. Nala did not pay heed. He drowned in the game. The ministers, along with the citizens, arrived at the palace to obviate Nala from gambling.

Nala Damayanti – II

King Bhima pronounced the swayamvara of Damayanti. Several gallant kings hastened to attend it. Along with Nala, Indra-Agni-Yama-Varuna assumed the physical appearance of Nala and remained seated in the swayamvara pavilion.

Tale of Nala and Damayanti – I

Nala was an embodiment of all virtues and sacrifice. There was a King by the name Bhima at Vidarbha. He was childless. Once, the sage ‘Damana’ accepted the respectful hospitality of the King and stated that the royal couple would be blessed with a precious daughter and three sons. Eventually, they begot a daughter and three sons named Damayanti, Dama, Daanta and Damana respectively.