Features of the puranas

Features of the puranas

Scholars believe that the number of Mahapuranas of Vedic and Vaidic characters as eighteen

Its antiquity is not mentioned as its formation and flowering is independent tradition of

Puranic literature. Itihasa, Sruti and Smrti are part of the text. The teacher and student

together bring  the subject , object and instrument. The period of the puranas can be gauged

with reference to the text which it belonged and then the period. It was the seers who gave

us this priceless gift to us. We should also salute the torch bearers who have made these

 texts more appealing to the common man.

Features of the puranas

Following are the main features of the puranas

1.Creation

2.The intermediate creation

3.Dynasties of the gods and the patriarchs

4.The fourteen manus and their periods

5.Genealogy of the kings of the Solar and Lunar dynasty

6.Protection of the world by incarnations

7.Dissolution of the world

8.The cause of creation viz the Jiva and its Karmas

9.Modes of subsistence

10.The refuge- The Brahman

source: know the puranas – pustak mahal

Lord Vinayaka gets married

Lord Vinayaka gets married

The two daughters of Lord Brahma – Siddhi and Buddhi – had grown into beautiful maidens

and Lord Vinayaka was the chosen bridegroom for them. Having learnt about this desire

of Lord Brahma , sage Narada went to Kailas. He met Lord Vinayaka there and placed

the marriage proposal before him. Lord Vinayaka was kind enough to give his consent for

the marriage and as the next step, Naradha apprised Brahma of Ganesha’s approval.

Lord Brahma immediately went to Mount Kailas and met the divine parents of the groom –

Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. When they also agreed to the proposal and gave their

blessings, Brahma met Vinayaka and formally placed his desire of a grand weddings of his

daughters with him.

Lord Vinayaka agreed readily and Brahma went to Vaikuntha and informed Lord Vishnu and his consort Goddess Lakshmi also.

Devas, Siddhas, Vidyadharas, the guardians of the four directions and all the celestial beings

went to look after the arrangements for the weddings of the Supreme Lord. The chief architect

 Viswakarma took charge of the festivities. Tasteful decorations followed all over the globe.

Kamadhenu , Karpagavruksha , all the dancing girls and every creature on Earth partook

in the grandeur and gaiety all round.

Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati started with their son Vinayaka from Kailas .Nandideva, the

twelve Suns, eleven Rudras and many others accompanied the bridegroom. Maha Vishnu

and Brahma received all the guests and ushered them into marriage hall ceremoniously.

Indrani, Anusuya and others helped Siddhi and Buddhi to get ready for the happy

occasion. Vidhyadhara provided music and there was chanting of mantras and showering

of flowers all over the place.

Lord Brahma and Goddess Saraswati gave their lovely daughters in marriage to Lord Ganesha,

with all the sacred rituals performed as per Vedas.

All the guests at the function raised hectic cheers all round and took the holy blessings of

Lord Vinayaka and his consorts-Siddhi and Buddhi . The splendid darshan of the Lord Supreme

with his consorts stayed in the mind of all devotees who graced the function.

source: Dr.Akila Sivaraman

The hen and the falcon

The hen and the falcon

A falcon and a hen were talking to each other. The falcon said to the hen, you are the most

ungrateful bird.

Why do you say that? The hen asked angrily

The falcon replied, your masters feed you but you fly from one corner to another, if they come

to catch you. You are ungrateful. I am a wild bird yet, I always please those who are kind to me.

The hen asked quietly, how would you feel if you saw a falcon roasted over a fire? I have

seen hundreds of hens being cooked on fire. If you were in my place, you would never

come near your masters again and while I only fly from one corner to corner, you would

fly from hill to hill.

-365 panchantra stories

divya desam perumal at one place

ஒரே இடத்தில் 11 திவ்ய தேச பெருமாள்
நாகை மாவட்டம், சீர்காழி அடுத்த நாங்கூரில் மணிமாடக்கோவில் நாராயணப்

 பெருமாள் ஆலயம் இருக்கிறது. இந்த ஆலயத்தில் ஆண்டு தோறும் 

தை அமாவாசைக்கு மறுநாள் 11 கருட சேவை நடைபெறும்.

108 வைணவத் தலங்களில் நாங்கூர் மற்றும் அதனைச் சுற்றியுள்ள பகுதியில்

11 ஆலயங்கள் இருக்கின்றன. மணிமாடக்கோவில் நாராயணப் பெருமாள் ஆலயத்தில்,

11 ஆலயங்களின் சுவாமிகளும் தங்க கருட வாகனத்தில் எழுந்தருள்வார்கள்.

108 வைணவத் தலங்களில் திருநாங்கூரில் மட்டும் 6 திவ்ய தேசங்கள் உள்ளன.

தவிர இந்த ஊரைச் சுற்றி சுமார் 4 கிலோமீட்டர் சுற்றளவுக்குள் மேலும்

 5 திவ்ய தேசங்கள் இருக்கின்றன. 

நாங்கூர் மணிமாடக் கோவில் நாராயணப் பெருமாள், அரிமேய வின்னகரம் 

குடமாடு கூத்தர், செம்பொன்னரங்கர், பள்ளிகொண்ட பெருமாள், 

வண்புருடோத்தம பெருமாள், வைகுந்தநாதன், திருவெள்ளக்குளம்

 அண்ணன் பெருமாள், திருமேனிக்கூடம் வரதராஜப் பெருமாள், 

கீழச்சாலை மாதவப்பெருமாள், பார்த்தன் பள்ளி பார்த்தசாரதிப் பெருமாள், 

திருகாவாளம்பாடி கோபாலன் ஆகிய தலங்களே, அந்த 11 திவ்ய தேசங்கள் ஆகும்.

ஸ்ரீமன் நாராயணன், தன் திருப்பெயரையே அஷ்டாட்சர மந்திரமாக்கி, 

அதை உபதேசம் செய்தார். அதாவது தானே ஆசானாகி, தன் நாமத்தையே 

மந்திரமாக்கி, தன்னையே சீடனாக்கி, தனக்கே உபதேசம் செய்து கொண்ட 

அற்புதம் அந்த நிகழ்வு. அதன் மூலம் உலகின் அனைத்து ஜீவராசிகளிலும் 

நானே நிறைந்திருக்கிறேன் என்பதை நாராயணர் உரைக்கிறார்.

பிரம்மனின் ஐந்தாவது தலையை கொய்ததால், சிவபெருமானுக்கு பிரம்மஹத்தி

 தோஷம் பிடித்தது. அது நீங்க சிவபெருமானை கோகர்ணம் என்ற தலத்தில் 

திருமாலை நோக்கி தவம் இருந்தார். அவர் முன்பாக தோன்றிய திருமால், 

சிவபெருமானை பலாச வனத்தில் உள்ள நாங்கூர் திருத்தலம் சென்று, 

11 ருத்ர தோற்றங்கள் கொண்டு அஸ்வமேத யாகம் செய்யும் படி கூறினார்.

சிவபெருமானும் 11 ருத்ர தோற்றம் கொண்டு, யாகம் செய்தார். அதன் நிறைவு 

சமயத்தில் நாராயணர், பிரணவ விமானத்தில் தோன்றி சிவபெருமானின் 

தோஷத்தைப் போக்கினார். அதுவும் 11 ருத்ர தோற்றத்திற்கும், 

11 பெருமாள்களாக தோன்றி திருமால் காட்சி தந்தார். அப்படி பெருமாள் கொண்ட

 11 கோலங்களே, திருநாங்கூரில் அமைந்துள்ள 11 திவ்ய தேசங்களாக இருக்கின்றன 

என்பது தல வரலாறு.

திருநாங்கூர் மணிமாடக் கோவிலில், தை அமாவாசைக்கு மறுநாள், 

11 திவ்ய தேச பெருமாள்களும், மதியம் 1 மணி முதல் மாலை 6 மணிக்குள், 

ஒவ்வொருவராக தங்க கருட வாகனத்தில் வந்து சேருவார்கள். 

அவர்கள் ஒவ்வொருவருக்கும் திருமஞ்சனம் செய்யப்பட்டு அலங்காரம் 

நடைபெறும். பின்னர் அவர்கள் ஒருவர் பின் ஒருவராக வீதி உலா புறப்படுவர். 

பின்னர் ஒவ்வொரு பெருமாளுக்கும், மங்களாசாசனம் செய்யப்பட்டு, 

கற்பூர ஆரத்தி காட்டப்படும்.

மறுநாள் அதிகாலை 5 மணிக்கெல்லாம், அந்தந்த பெருமாள்கள் மீண்டும், 

தங்களது கருட வாகனத்தில் தங்களின் திவ்ய தேசத்திற்குப் புறப்பட்டுச் செல்வார்கள்.

இந்த வைபவத்தில் கலந்துகொள்ளும் பக்தர்களுக்கு, மறுபிறவி கிடையாது 

என்று சொல்லப்படுகிறது. அதே நேரம் இந்த வைபவத்தில் கலந்து கொள்ளும்

 பக்தர்களுக்கு 11 திவ்ய தேச பெருமாள்களை வழிபட்ட பேறும் கிடைத்து விடுகிறது.

source: thina thanthi

The true friend 
Once there were two friends in the animal world. One was a squirrel and another was a puppy. The enjoyed each other company as they played together and stayed close.
As the squirrel enjoyed games he was always sporty and had the habit of winning games. The puppy felt that he was of no use as he failed to win any games.the rainy season came and it started to rain heavily. As usual the squirrel in his high spirits started to dance in the rain but unfortunately he lost balance and fell in the rain water .Hearing the squirrel calling for help , the puppy went to save the squirrel. The puppy asked the squirrel to climb on its back and both of them moved to a safer place. The squirrel was thankful to the puppy for saving his life and both of them started to live happy ever after .

The hidden treasure

The hidden treasure

Once there lived a poor beggar. He would sit under a tree same place daily and used to ask for alms.

One day he was not seen and the villagers checked and came to know that he was sick and after
some days died. The villagers gathered together, collected some money and performed the last
rites of the beggar. The villagers decided to clean the place under the tree where the beggar used to
sit.To their surprise they found a small mound where the beggar used to sit. They decided to dig
up the place and to their surprise found a jar full of gold coins. They thought was a foolish man was
the beggar as he was sitting on the wealth .

It is said that one does not know where treasure is hidden

The talking cave

The talking cave

A lion lived in a jungle. One day, as he looked for a place to rest, he found a deep cave. He looked

inside but did not find anyone in it. He was sure that someone lived in the cave, but he liked it so much, that he wanted it for himself. now the jackal that lived in this cave came back to his home

in the evening. He noticed the pugmarks of a lion leading to his cave. He was a clever jackal and

decided to be careful. after all, he did not want to become a lion’s dinner.

The jackal therefore made a plan to confirm if the lion was inside the cave. He called out loudly

, Oh cave! If you do not speak as usual, I will go away.

The lion decided to answer on behalf of the cave to lure the jackal in. He roared out a greeting

Hearing this, the clever jackal ran away and saved his life.

source- om kidz

The disobedient kid

The disobedient kid

A goat and her naughty kid lived together. One morning, the kid went skipping and hopping towards the jungle. The mother goat tried to stop her kid from going alone into the deep, dark jungle.

“Do not worry mother .I will not go too far in” the kid said.

The little frisky kid was so lost in his games that he did not see how deep into the jungle he had come. Soon it turned dark and wanted to go home to his mother. But the poor frightened kid

could   not find his way back. He was lost and he did not know what to do. He cried for his mother

and his cozy,warm home. Thinking he should have listened to what his mother said. Then a wolf,

arrived there and said , I shall feast on a delicious kid tonight .

The wolf seized the kid and gobbled him up. The poor kid paid the price for not listening

to his mother .

Source – om kidz

krishna and boiling milk

Krishna and boiling milk

One day, Yashoda sent all the servants for the preparation of Indra Yagya.She herself was busy in churning curd. While she was busy with her work, little Krishna woke up from his sleep and

started crying loudly. Yashoda put the curd aside and held her son in her arms. She started feeding

him with milk. But just then , she remembered that she had put the container of milk on the fire

and the milk must have boiled. She hurriedly put Krishna down on his bed and rushed towards the

kitchen. But Krishna’s hunger was not satisfied till then. Mother Yashoda had given priority to the

boiling milk and put him down from her  lap. So Krishna got angry. He held a stone and threw it

to the vessel of the curd. The vessel broke and the curd started flowing from it. He then broke the

vessel of butter too and distributed it among the monkeys of Gokul. When Yashoda returned and saw that it was Krishna’s naughtiness, she scolded him , but when she saw him sad , she lovingly took him in her lap and started feeding him again .

source: manoj publications: 151 Indian mythological stories

Demon Trinavart

Demon Trinavart

 Kans was angry as he came to know that his killer was born in Gokul. Hence he ordered people to

kill all new-born babies in Gokul. He sent the demon Trinavart to act accordingly. Trinavart went

to Nanda’s place and saw that Yashoda was carrying a small baby Krishna. Suddenly Yashoda felt the baby’s weight was increasing and she could not keep him in his lap. She placed Krishna on the

ground and went inside to do her household chores. Trinavart saw this as an opportunity and transformed himself into cloud and created a big cyclone. The entire area turned black and immediately Trinavart with his power and speed carried Krishna with him. He also could not bear the heavy weight of the baby. Krishna started to press the neck of the cloud and ensured that Trinavart could not breathe. So Trinavart finally fell on the ground and died, he became a rock in Gokul. Now people were worried and started to search for Krishna. They were shocked to see that Krishna was playing on the body of the dead demon. They took him immediately and were happy to know that Trinavart was dead. Hence Kans first attempt to kill Krishna failed.

Krishna and Balarama

Krishna and Balarama

Kans was a cruel king some thousands of years ago. While he was travelling along with his sister Devaki, he suddenly hears a voice from heaven. It said that the eighth son born to her will be the incarnation of Lord Vishnu who will be born to kill him one day. Hence Kans imprisoned his sister and her husband Vasudev. Vasudev’s first wife Rohini was staying with his friend Nanda in Gokul. When Devaki was pregnant the seventh time GOD transferred the unborn child from her body to that of Rohini. This boy born was named as Balarama. When the eighth child was born every one in Mathura went on to a deep long sleep. The river Yamuna was in spate .Vasudev took this child and went to Gokul to replace this child with the child born to Yashoda. As soon he reached the banks of the river, the river became silent by the touch of the baby’s leg. Hence Vasudev went and completed the job and bought back the baby girl child to Mathura. Now Mathura came to life as soon the baby girl reached the prison and began to cry. Soon Kans came to kill the child, as soon as he lifted the baby in his hand; the baby flew from his hands and said that his killer was born in Gokul. Kans was angry and disappointed. The baby born to Yashoda and Nanda was named as Krishna. He along with his brother Balarama Killed many demons

6. Brahma's creation - ganesha purana

6. Lord Brahma’s creation

From Sri Ganesha Purana by Dr.Akila Sivaraman

Brahma started his work of creating various creatures. Unfortunately, no creation was up to his satisfaction. They were not only different from whatever he conceived, but also disobedient to him.

Thoroughly put out by what was happening around him, Brahma proceeded to pray to Lord Vinayaka, the remover of obstacles. A splendid vision appeared before him on a vast stretch of ocean. A pretty little object floated on a ripe leaf on the surface of water. Brahma went near the object and to his great surprise; it was a beautiful child in deep clumber. When he touched the baby softly, he saw Lord Vinayaka to whom he narrated about the utter failure he met with in his task of creations.

Lord Vinayaka pointed out Brahma’s conceit to start work without thinking of him and advised him to recite his Ekakshara Mantra [Gam] and restart the work.

Brahma realised his folly, stood on one leg on a lotus and prayed for 12 years continuously, reciting Lord Vinayaka’s Ekakshara Mantra. The two great powers of Wisdom and Action were invoked by his prayers, which came to him in the form of Achievement [Siddhi] and Intelligence [Buddhi]. The two were born as his daughters, as requested by him. the creation of the world was now made easy by praying to Siddhi – Buddhi-Vinayaka.

At the beginning, he created seven sons from his mental strength, but they did not carry on with his work, instead they went to seek salvation by meditation. Brahma again created another seven sons, but they also followed in the footsteps of their brothers.

Now, four sages and sage Narada were created. Four different sects of people who inhabited the earth were born from the face, shoulders, thighs and legs of Brahma.

The sun emanated from Brahma’s bright eyes, the Moon originated from his thoughts, Indra, Prana and the rest were created next.

Heaven emerged from his head, the Sky came out of his belly, the Earth originated from his feet and thus Brahma completed his work in stages.

2.Veda vyasa - brahma purana

2. Veda Vyasa

Brahma Purana by Dipavali Debroy-Bibek Debroy

The meaning of vedavyasa is that person who has learnt the Vedas. It is only a title for a person who has divided and codified the Vedas. As of now there are 28 vedavyasa who have held the title vedavyasa.

The vedavyasa who is credited to have composed the Mahabharata was the 28 Th vedavyasa or vyasadeva.  His name was Krishna Dvaipayana. He was called so because of his dark in complexion. The word Krishna means dark. He was called Dvaipayana because he was born on an island, the word dvipa means island.

He composed the Mahabharata. It has one lakh shlokas or couplets. It is believed that after composing the Mahabharata Vedavyasa was not happy with the stories that he had recounted. Therefore he composed the puranas, which are 18 in number. Put together the Mahapuranas consists of five lakh shlokas in all.

The Brahma purana consists of nineteen thousand shlokas; hence it is medium in size as far as the puranas. These shlokas or couplets are divided into 245 adhyayas or chapters.

Most scholars agree that the mahapuranas were composed between 300 A.D. and 1000 A.D.

It is important to note here that the puranas were not composed by a single author at one particular time frame. Several authors have contributed with their own stories and interpretation; hence the texts grew into volume through the ages. It may be possible that some of the early puranas might have been composed around 500 B.C.It is believed that Vedavyasa might have composed major part of the puranas.

5. the gigantic form of Vinayaka

5. The Gigantic form of Vinayaka

From Sri Ganesha Purana by Dr.Akila Sivaraman

Long long ago, there was a big deluge at the end of a Yuga.There was excessive heat all round and the whole universe was wiped out without a trace. Rain continued foe hundreds of years and total silence prevailed everywhere.

Lord Vinayaka, the supreme GOD appeared at this juncture as Vakratunda. The universe was recreated and the great powers- Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva- were also resurrected. Vakratunda’s gorgeous figure made the trimurtis bow at His feet. They had to resume their duties and reconstruct the whole world once again. Brahma will create all creatures with his Vedic knowledge. Vishnu, with his Yogic power will protect them all. Shiva will do the task of annihilation at the end.

Vakratunda sent all the trimurtis into his huge stomach, where they could have a full picture of all the mountains, oceans and earth. Celestial as well as other creatures were found there. The nine planets and eight guardians of all the directions were also present. The five great elements could also be identified.

Once the extent of the universe was visible for the trimurtis, Lord Vinayaka removed the scenes from their sight and brought them out.

Now, Vakratunda ordered Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva to carry on their assignments and disappeared from their presence

Brahma purana - an introduction

Introduction to Brahma purana

by Dipavali Debroy-Bibek Debroy

The Puranas are the sacred texts of Hinduism. The Ramayana and Mahabharata are the two great epics known to all. The Mahabharata states that there are 18 puranas and names three of them – the Markandeya purana, the Vayu purana and the Matsya purana. In Ramayana there is no mention of the puranas as such but the word purana has been used several times. This clearly tells us that the composers of Ramayana and Mahabharata were well versed with the ancient texts.

It is agreed that there are 18 major Puranas and are known as Mahapuranas. The several minor puranas are referred to as upapuranas. There is no disagreement with regard to the names of the mahapuranas. The only disagreement is with the name of the fourth. Some say the fourth is the Vayu purana while some say it is the Shiva purana . All agree the first purana is the Brahma purana.

Characteristic features of the puranas:

Any Mahapurana is supposed to have basic five lakshana [characteristics]. The text must describe five subjects. These five subjects are the original creation of the universe[sarga], the periodical process of destruction  and re-creation[pratisarga], the different eras[manvantara], the histories of the solar dynasty [ surya vamsha] and the lunar dynasty[ Chandra vamsha] and royal genealogies [vamshanucharita]. The Brahma purana does describe all these five subjects/elements.

The puranas are associated with the Hindu Trinity- Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Brahma is regarded as the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer. These three important gods are glorified in the puranas.Their relative emphasis might vary from text to text. The puranas which gives importance to Vishnu will talk about his incarnation [avatara] and they are termed as Sattvika purana.. The puranas that gives importance and describe the creation in depth are called as Rajasika purana and are associated with Brahma. Finally the Tamasika purana tells about how a devotee should practise a lot of norms and rituals ,these are to be associated with Shiva.

4. The birth of Veda Vyasa

4. The birth of Veda Vyasa

From Sri Ganesha Purana by Dr.Akila Sivaraman

There was a time when worship of the Supreme Lord was on the decline on earth. None followed the noble ways of life prescribed in Vedic scriptures. Lord Brahma and Lord Vinayaka were quite distressed at the chaos prevailing everywhere. When they approached Lord Shiva for help , He directed Lord Vishnu to take necessary steps to collect Vedas and Puranas and propagate them on earth for people’s guidance.

On the bank of the river Ganges, there lived a noble sage by name Parasara. When he was going in a boat to the opposite bank of the river, he fell in love with the girl in the boat. Lord Maha Vishnu was born as their son, but very soon he went to Badrikashrama to lead a life of meditation.

In the ashrama, he acquired mastery over the four Vedas- Rig, Yejur, Sama and Atharvana. So, he was called Veda Vyasa. He proceeded next to learn all the eighteen puranas from Sanatkumara.

Veda Vyasa desired to render all the Puranas in verse form – i.e. Shlokas – so that people can easily learn them, get them to heart and recite them to their benefit. In fact, most of our religious texts have been handed down to generations as poetic verses only, as they lend themselves easily to be committed to one’s own memory and for repetition at our will and pleasure.

Unfortunately, Veda Vyasa found himself not competent for this task. Perplexed as he was, he sought the help and guidance of Lord Brahma.

“In order to help the people on the earth, to get to know Vedic Scriptures, I tried to render them as simple shlokas which could be easily memorized and chanted. Unfortunately, I do not find myself equal to the task. Kindly enlighten me as to where, why and how I have failed to do it”

Lord Brahma immediately mentioned the omission which was responsible for the failure. “At the beginning of all tasks, Lord Vinayaka is to be worshipped. He removes all obstacles and crowns every task with success. Right from Lord Shiva, the Lord Supreme, all of us have to pray to Lord Vinayaka for fulfilment of any endeavour in the proper direction and details.”

 Veda Vyasa now repented for his serious mistake. He beseeched Lord Brahma himself to give him a detailed picture of Lord Ganesha’s greatness and glory.

 Lord Brahma readily agreed to enlighten Veda Vyasa in detail about all the illustrious devotees who prayed to Lord Vinayaka and achieved great success in their lives.

The discourse on Lord Vinayaka thus began which serves as a real eye opener for all of us before we undertake any task.

3. Brahmahatti dosha leaves the king

3. Brahmahatti dosha leaves the king

from Sri Ganesha Purana by Dr.Akila Sivaraman

The king accompanied by his wife and two ministers, walked a long way into the forest and reached a garden where they decided to rest for some time, under the shadow of the trees.

The queen saw a pond nearby where a young boy was fetching water. She was quite surprised at the bravery of the lad, who was moving about all alone in a forest full of wild animals. She entered into a conversation with him and came to know that the boy Shivana was the son of a sage Bhrigu living nearby. The boy also learnt that the lady was a queen and her husband, the king, was resting under the shade of a tree. He also came to know the circumstances under which they had to leave the kingdom and come to the forest.

On reaching home, the young boy explained the delay in bringing water to his father, Sage Bhrigu, who chose to invite the royal guests to his hermitage.

When the king and the queen met the Sage, the king narrated the story of his deadly disease and the sufferings due to the sins of his previous birth. The Sage consoled him saying that his good period will soon commence, as he had built a temple for Lord Vinayaka in his previous birth.

But the king did not believe his words and suddenly he could feel thousands of small birds, troubling him all over the body.He at once fell at the feet of the sage and prayed.

The sage at once sprinkled holy water on his body and the feelings of the birds left the king’s body. Alongside, they saw an ugly figure coming out of the king’s body.

On enquiry by the sage, it was learnt that the ghost figure was none other than “Brahmahatti Dosha” who lived in the king’s body all along. The sage asked the figure to leave the king and move to a tree-hole nearby. Next moment, there was a big fire in the tree and the ghost was reduced to ashes.

Out came the soul of the Brahmin from the ghost figure and fell at the feet of the sage. The king had killed him in his previous birth. The sage had not only relieved the king of his sufferings, but also made the Brahmin to get his original form.

Soon after, a celestial air-craft alighted there to carry the Brahmin’s soul to heaven.

Sage Bhrigu now addressed Somakanta and advised him to listen the story of Lord Vinayaka from him.

“Sri Vinayaka Purana was given to Lord Brahma by Lord Shiva.Ved Vyasa was fortunate to receive it from Brahma. I had the blessing of learning it from Ved Vyasa. You shall be lucky person to get it from me. It will cure you of your disease and give you the immense blessings of Lord Vinayaka.”

The king felt extremely happy and got ready to receive the intellectual gift from the blessed sage Bhrigu.

The divine discourse thus began for the worthy listener.

Cheating

Cheating
One day after school two friends Arun and Shyam were fighting among themselves. The fight became too bad. Hence their friend Raj went in between them and tries his best to stop their fighting.

Arun requests Raj not to interfere as he feels he will be blamed because of Shyam's actions.

Raj asks once again what action Shyam did. To this Arun replies that like him Shyam have also submitted answer sheet without writing anything. So Arun feels that when the examiner starts to check the answer sheet and finds that both their answer sheets to be blank, then the examiner might think that both of them cheated on the exams.

Cat and nine lives

Cat and nine lives

The store house of a merchant was full of rats. They were everywhere. One day a Brown cat entered the warehouse and felt the storehouse to be a nice place for it to stay. It decided to catch as many rats as possible and decided upon an idea.

The cat decided that it would lie down like a dead cat. Hence it laid itself for some time and ensured that the rats would believe him to be dead.

The younger rats went to their grand father mouse and requested for a permission, if they could go near the cat and play, as cat was dead.. The old mouse was not convinced and wanted to verify himself.

He went to a nearby shelf and started to tell that, the cat has nine lives and would like to check if this cat had many lives. As he was talking, he began to chew a sack which was full of flour. As soon he was able to open a little, automatically the flour began to fall on the cat that was below the shelf.

The cat did not like the onslaught and was finding it difficult to lay still. Hence he finally gave up with a loud sneeze. The cat jumped out from the flour shower and looked like a white cat. The wise mouse said; see the cat has changed into another life. It has changed its color in its next life.

All the younger rats thanked the old mouse for its intelligence and guidance. The rats were happy as their lives were saved by the old mouse.

The Dog and the Donkey

The Dog and the Donkey

Suddenly a noise was heard. the dog was awakened by the noise, but he did not bother to know and went to sleep.Where as the donkey was amazed by the attitude of the dog. He spoke to the dog and inquired why he did not bark, knowing it might be thieves. To this the dog replied, it would be wisdom that one should mind their own business.

The donkey was outraged by the actions of the dog. he began to bray as loudly as possible. With this the donkey frightened off the thieves and made the master to come running. The master was so furious at being woken and he came out and started to beat the donkey.

The experienced dog now replied that he had warned the donkey. When you know how the master would react, it is better to think of oneself, first and foremost.