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Prahasana In Ancient Hindu Drama

Prahasana in Hindu natya shastra is a kind of short comedy provoking laughter. Prahasana is mentioned as a comical, one-act play in Natya Shastra of Bharata (5 th century BCE). Bharata discusses this as well as other types from the production point of view. Subsequent to Bharata’s description of prahasana, commentators like Dhananjaya, Saradatanaya and Gulab Raya further elaborated the themes, characters and the movement of a plot suitable for a short comedy. Though kings and servants could be characters in a comedy, as a rule, the characters in prahasana belong to the lower classes. In the first type, often the pseudo-hermit or fake spirituality is the butt of jokes. The second category has rakes and hermaphrodites, and the humor is usually crude. The third category has tricksters and rogues acting in a funny manner, as dandies or indulging in satire. Prahasana has laughter or hasya as its main sentiment. This type of play is developed on the themes of ugly or uncouth behavior of

Panakam Offering Miracle At Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple

Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple is located at Mangalagiri, 13 km southeast of Vijayawada, in Guntur District in Andhra Pradesh. The temple is famous for panakam offering and a miracle associated with the drink. The murti of Narasimha Avatar of Bhagavan Srihari Vishnu worshipped at the Panakala Narasimha Swamy temple is unique. Only face with mouth open of Narasimha is worshipped in the sanctum sanctorum. The face is covered with gold kavacha. Devotees offer panakam made at the madapalli of the temple to the deity. Panakam cooling drink made using water, lemon juice, jaggery, ginger powder, cardamom powder and black pepper. It is an important offering to Narasimha and it is believed that it is offered to cool him down and keep his unimaginable anger in control. The priests pour the panakam provided by devotees in the mouth of the murti and a gurgling sound is heard. When the sound stops, the priest stop pouring the panakam and the rest is given back to the devotee as Prasad. The m

Story Of Srirangam Ranganatha Swamy And Muslim Princess

There is a popular story connecting Srirangam Ranganatha Swamy with a Muslim princess. There is a sub-shrine dedicated to Thuluka Nachiyar or Thuglaq princess in the Srirangam Ranganatha Swamy temple in Tamil Nadu. In 1311 CE, Malik Kafur, the commander of Alauddin Khilji, attacked Srirangam Ranganatha Swamy temple in Tamil Nadu and carried away the golden utsavar murti or the processional murti of Bhagavan Ranganatha. Surathani daughter of Malik Kafur fell in love the murti of Ranganatha Swamy and asked for it to be given to her. The young princess bathed, dressed and fed the murti with love. A group of attendants from Srirangam was following the murti without the knowledge of the soldiers of Malik Kafur. They disguised as minstrels and entered the court of Malik Kafur. They pleased Malik Kafur with their dances and songs. The commander offered them anything they wanted as reward. They asked for the murti of Ranganatha Swamy to be given to them. But Surathani would not part wi

Food Offering To Surya – Sun God In Hinduism

Surya, the Sun God in Hinduism, is one of the Navagrahas – the nine celestial bodies. They are propitiated for overcoming bad luck in life and to solve horoscope related problems. Food offering or bhog or naivedya to Surya is part of the pujas and rituals. The details regarding flowers, food offerings, herbs, etc are found in the Matsya Purana. The main food offering to Surya is kheer or payasam. Any sweet offering made from rice sprinkled with red flowers is the ideal bhog or naivedyam to Surya Bhagavan. The color associated with Surya is red, the flowers offered are red color flower and the main grain offering (uncooked) is wheat. The other food offerings made to Surya include red-colored fruits and fruits, jaggery, red lentils, and saffron.

Dreaming Of A High Profile Person – Meaning

Dreaming of a high profile person is both positive and negative sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream is a sign that you will see change of luck and fortune. Accidental meeting with someone will change your life. Dreams of a high profile person and you are not in your normal self and you are seen carried away means you will be cheated. It also means regretting a decision made for a few seconds of pleasure or fame. Dream of a high profile person and you are seen in the dream means that you might come into public eye or might suddenly become famous. It is also a sign that you will be under some kind of stress. Dreaming of a high profile person and you are happy means opportunity to meet someone you always wished to meet. It also means help in your career or passion from famous or powerful people. Dreams of a high profile person and you wake up tensed or confused or sad means you might face scandal or public pressure. Something you did might result in shame and emb

Dreaming Of Opals – Meaning

Dreaming of opals is a positive omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will overcome all problems related to relationship, education, interview and exams. It also means you will face tension and problems in life in near future and will take solace in astrology, card readings or numerology. Dreams of opals also mean change of fortune in financial matters. Dream of you wearing opals means you will soon make right decisions regarding property, business partners and your income. It also means you will follow someone blindly. Dream of seeing someone else wearing opals means you will see improvement in health matters. It means better health in the family. Dreaming of seeing lots of opals together is luck in lottery or games. It means new growth and huge financial success. Dream of broken opals is associated with missed opportunity. It also means blind belief spoiling your life. Dreaming of opals getting crushed means you will be cheated of your fortune or

Man Acts Despite Himself - Teaching From Bhagavad Gita

In the Gita, Arjuna asks Sri Krishna an important question: ‘Under what compulsion does man commit sin, in spite of himself and dragged, as it were, by force?’ Replies the Lord, ‘It is desire, it is anger; both spring from rajas. These are our enemies, all-devouring and the cause of all sin.’ A poignant verse from the Mahabharata describes how Duryodhana was helpless when he was overpowered by desire for his cousins’ land and kingdom: ‘I know what is dharma, but I cannot practise it; I know what is adharma, but I cannot refrain from it.’ Desire and anger are twin brothers. And in the words of the Gita, when coupled with greed these twin brothers pave the way to hell. Most people think that they will see through worldly enjoyments, and that Vedanta could wait for their retired life, if at all. Unfortunately, things do not work out that way. A mind given to sense enjoyment and brooding over worldly concerns cannot just turn to higher things concomitant with retirement. Nor does fulfilm

Dreaming Of Offering Milk To Shivling – Meaning

Dreaming of offering milk to Shivling is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means desire fulfillment. It also means there will be a period of peace and progress. Dreams of offering milk to Shivling means you will be spiritually inclined. You will show interest in religious matters. Dream of offering milk to Shivling and the temple is unknown to you means you will perform pilgrimage. It also means traveling to achieve spiritual knowledge or mental peace in near future. Dreaming of offering milk to Shivling and you know the place means success or happiness. It also means in near future you will want to achieve something or solve something intensely. Dreams of offering milk to Shivling and if the Shivling is changing color is a warning sign about upcoming problems in life. You should avoid all kinds of illegal activities. You should also avoid hurting another living being.

Dreaming Of Office – Meaning

Dreaming of office is both good and bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will be obsessed with work. There will be competition and survival problems in near future. Dream of office and you are happy means new job, transfer or promotion. It means success. Dreams of office and you are stressed or angry means severe problems at office. It also means mistakes. This dream should be seen as a warning sign. Dream of office and you are not seen in the dream some jealousy colleagues spreading rumor about you. It also means an enemy trying to take advantage of your absence. It also means a problem in office during your absence getting series. Dreaming of office and you are seen fighting or arguing or getting accused etc is a warning sign about an upcoming trouble at workplace. Dreams of office and you see opposite sex and you are worried means trouble caused by opposite sex resulting in job loss. Dreaming of office and you are seen saying goodbye means be

Dreaming Of Peaches – Meaning – Peaches Tree With Fruits Dream

Dreaming of peaches is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means your life will take a positive direction in near future. You can expect new job or visit a new place. Dreams of peaches tree with fruits means you will show good progress in studies, interviews etc. Dreaming of peaches falling down from tree means you will be staying away from home. Your dream of visiting or moving to a new country will be fulfilled. Seeing dream of peaches down on ground means you will be able to defeat your enemies. It also means desire fulfillment. Dreaming of green, yellow, red and other color peaches together means marriage or new love relationship. Dreams of you eating peaches means you will solve a family problem. Dream of half eaten peaches lying around means you might ask for forgiveness for a past mistake or you will come out clean from a scandal. Dreaming of peaches going bad or rotting down tree means that you need to stop all bad habits and bad friendshi

25 November 2022 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Friday, 25 November 2022 – It is Shukla Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 3:02 AM on November 25. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 1:03 AM on November 26. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on November 25, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Jyeshta or Kettai or Triketta nakshatra till 8:07 PM on November 25. Then onward it is Mool or Moolam nakshatra till 6:38 PM on November 26. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and sout