Myths featuring Nu

Following his fall on the tenth day of the Kurukshetra War, the patriarch Bhishma lay upon a bed of arrows, utilizing his divine boon of 'Iccha Mrityu' to postpone his death. He waited for the winter solstice, or Uttarayana, to leave his physical form, during which time he imparted profound wisdom on statecraft and ethics to the Pandavas. This event remains a central pillar of the...

Krishna, the eighth son of Devaki, fulfills a divine prophecy by traveling to the city of Mathura to confront his wicked uncle, King Kamsa. After overcoming numerous obstacles and defeating Kamsa's champion wrestlers in a public arena, Krishna slays the tyrant, restoring peace and reinstating the rightful king, Ugrasena. This event marks the culmination of a long struggle between divine...

Following the epic defeat of the demon-king Ravana in Lanka, Lord Rama returns to his kingdom of Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile. His arrival, celebrated with the lighting of countless lamps, marks the beginning of 'Ram Rajya,' an era of perfect justice, peace, and prosperity. The coronation of Rama and Sita symbolizes the restoration of Dharma and the golden age of humanity.

After the defeat of the demon-king Ravana, Sita undergoes a ritual trial by fire to prove her chastity and devotion to Rama. Despite her long captivity in Lanka, she emerges from the flames completely unscathed, as the fire-god Agni himself attests to her purity. This event serves as a pivotal moment in the Ramayana, demonstrating the intersection of personal virtue and the public duties of a...

Following a monumental battle between the vanara army and the forces of Lanka, Rama faces the ten-headed king Ravana in a final duel. Despite Rama's skill, Ravana's heads continue to regrow until Rama uses the sacred Arrow of Brahma, guided by the secret of Ravana's vulnerability. The arrow pierces Ravana's navel, ending his reign and leading to the rescue of Sita from the Ashoka Vatika.

Following the abduction of his wife Sita by the demon king Ravana, Prince Rama and his army of Vanaras reached the southern tip of India and were halted by the vast ocean. After Rama's intense prayer and a display of his divine power to the Ocean God, a miraculous bridge was constructed using stones that floated on water. This structure, known as Ram Setu or Adam's Bridge, allowed the army to...

Following the discovery of the kidnapped Sita in the island kingdom of Lanka, the monkey-god Hanuman allowed himself to be captured by Ravana's forces to deliver a final warning. When the demon king Ravana ordered Hanuman's tail to be set on fire as a humiliating punishment, the divine messenger grew to a massive size and used the flame to incinerate the golden city. This pivotal episode from...

Hanuman, the divine Vanara and devotee of Lord Rama, realizes his latent cosmic powers to leap across the vast ocean separating India from Lanka. During his flight, he overcomes various celestial and demonic obstacles, testing his strength, wit, and devotion. This miraculous journey, detailed in the Sundara Kanda, marks the turning point in the quest to rescue Sita from the demon-king Ravana.

Following a tragic misunderstanding and years of exile, Sugriva is restored to the throne of Kishkindha after Lord Rama defeats the powerful king Vali. This pivotal moment cements the alliance between Rama and the Vanara army, setting the stage for the search for Sita. The story concludes with the coronation of Sugriva and the appointment of Vali's son, Angada, as the crown prince.

While searching for the abducted Sita, Rama and Lakshmana arrive at the rocky terrain of Kishkindha. King Sugriva, an exiled vanara leader, fears they are spies sent by his brother Vali and sends his wise minister Hanuman to investigate. Hanuman, disguised as an ascetic, is so moved by Rama's presence and Rama is so impressed by Hanuman's eloquence that they form an eternal bond, leading to a...