Goddess Shachi lived happily with her consort, Lord Indra. Once, Indra killed the demon Vritrasura, a brahmin, but left heaven out of remorse. Nahusha then became the king of heaven. What is Shachi’s other name? Why did she leave the palace? Did she find Indra? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of goddess Shachi in his inimitable style. The easy flowing language and wonderful illustrations add to the charm and make it a prized possession in one’s personal collection.
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When Vishnu in his Vamanavatara rescued the gods from the asuras, Brahma reverently washed his feet. Ganga was born from this holy water. Why did Lord Shiva hold her in his hair? Why did she descend on Earth? What are the different names of Ganga? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of goddess Ganga in his inimitable style. The easy flowing language and wonderful illustrations add to the charm and make it a prized possession in one’s personal collection. -
Ganesha removes all obstacles from the lives of his devotees. How did the mouse become his vehicle? What was the competition announced by Lord Shiva? What did Ganesha do to win it? Why is his name taken before any auspicious event? -
Vishnu is the protector of the Universe. Who is his consort? Where does he live? Who were Madhu and Kaitab? How did Vishnu get rid of them? Why is he also called Madhusudan? -
Brahma is the creator of the Universe. How was he born? How did he become wise? How did Brahma trick Ravana? How did he trick Kumbhakarna? Where is the temple dedicated to Brahma located? -
Indra is the god of thunder and rain. Who is Indra?۪s mother? Why is he the King of Heavens? What is the name of his capital? How and why did he test the sage? -
Lord Shiva lives on Mount Kailash with his consort Goddess Parvati. Why is he called Neelkantha? What is his awe-inspiring dance called? How did he gain his immortal status? Why did he go to the Amarnath cave with Parvati? -
Lord Vishnu takes various avataras to rid the Earth of evil. Why did he appear in his Narsimha Avatar? What did Narsimha Deva look like? Why did Hiranyakashipu hate Vishnu? Why did he hate his own son? -
Kansa summoned Putana and sent her on an evil mission. Putana visited Gokula transformed as a lovely woman. Who was Putana? On what mission did Kansa send her? Did she succeed? Or not? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of Putana the Poisoned-Milk Demoness in his inimitable style. The easy flowing language and wonderful illustrations add to the charm and make it a prized possession in one?۪s personal collection. -
Tadaka was an evil demoness who, along with her sons, disturbed the sages while they prayed and meditated in the forest. Who arrived to save the sages from Tadaka? Who were her sons? How did she die? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of Tadaka the Evil Demoness in his inimitable style. The easy flowing language and wonderful illustrations add to the charm and make it a prized possession in one?۪s personal collection. -
The Buffalo Demon Mahishasura performed hard penance to please Lord Brahma. Brahma granted him the boon that he would not be killed by any man nor god. Who was Mahishasura? Why did he trouble the gods? How did he meet his end? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas simplified this lesser-known tale of Mahishasura the Buffalo Demon in his inimitable style. The easy flowing language and wonderful illustrations add to the charm and make it a prized possession in one?۪s personal collection. -
Ravana?۪s brother Kumbhakarna spent a lot of time sleeping, because of a boon gone wrong. Upon waking up, he ate cartloads of food. How did the boon go wrong?How was he woken up from his slumber? At whose hands did he meet his end? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of Kumbhakarna the Sleeping Giant in his inimitable style. The easy flowing language and wonderful illustrations add to the charm and make it a prized possession in one?۪s personal collection.