A Retelling of the Abduction of Rukmini by Lord Krishna by Bikram Badyakar M arriage is a sort of ritual by which a man and a woman make their relationship public, official, and permanent. According to our Hindu scripture, there are eight kinds of marriage systems. Rakshas vivah (demon marriage) is one of them. According to Manusmriti, the abduction of a girl by intimidating, injuring, or killing her relatives, friends, and acquaintances is called rakshas vivah . From this definition, it is clear how cruel this vivah is. But still, Lord Krishna abducted or did rakshas vivah to Princess Rukmini. Here the reason for Rukmini’s abduction has been explained through their canorous and adorable love story. A long time ago in India, Bhishmak was the king of Vidarbha. He had five sons and one daughter Rukmini. She was a very pretty woman and people considered her as goddess Laxmi. After hearing about the form, quality, and influence of Lord Krishna from almost al...
By Vickey David In the vibrant streets of Siwan, Bihar, Vidya Bhavan Mahila Mahavidyalaya stands as a monument of empowerment and enlightenment for women since its inception in 1977. Established under the affiliation of Jai Prakash University, this institution has been a pillar of strength for countless women, fostering education, empowerment, and resilience. In an artistic homage to this illustrious institution, the students and art practitioners of Aradhya Chitrakala Foundation have created a mural under the insightful guidance of their mentor, Mr. Rajnish Kumar Mourya. This mural is not just a visual masterpiece; it is a celebration of women’s empowerment in the 21st century, portraying their dynamic roles in the modern world. Aradhya Chitrakala Foundation: The Vision of Mr. Rajnish Kumar Mourya Mr. Rajnish Kumar Mourya, the founder of Aradhya Chitrakala Foundation, has dedicated his life to fostering creativity and promoting social consciousness through art. A passionate...
Panchatantra - A Milestone for an Effective Teaching Method by Bikram Badyakar Introduction: Panchatantra is one of the greatest books in the history of Sanskrit fiction in India. In his book, the author, Vishnu Sharma has shown examples of giving moral education through juicy stories. That is why Panchatantra is also called ethics. Not a single story is unnecessary in Panchatantra. In each story, different aspects of politics have been presented to the common people in a simple and understandable way. It will not be an exaggeration to say that Panchatantra is the essence of all Arthashastra composed by Manu, Kautilya, Shukracharya, Vyas, Vrihaspati, Parashar, and other greatest sages. By reading or listening to this book, even the less intelligent or inexperienced people become intelligent for living a practical life. Background of Panchatantra: Long ago there was a state in South India called Mahilaopya. And there was a king named Amar Shakti. He was well vers...
Comments
Post a Comment