Introduction After the infamous game of dice, the Pandavas were exiled to the forest for twelve years, with one more year to live in disguise. During this time of exile, Lord Krishna advised them to prepare not just physically, but spiritually and mentally for the great war that awaited them. Each Pandava was given a path suited to their strengths—Nakula and Sahadeva were to learn healing from the celestial doctors Ashwini Kumaras, Bhima was to gain inner power and martial discipline through an encounter with Lord Hanuman, and Yudhishthira and Draupadi were to earn the blessings of sages through service. But for Arjuna, Krishna gave a higher instruction: to meditate upon Lord Shiva and obtain the most powerful celestial weapon—the Pashupatastra. Arjuna left his brothers and traveled to the Indrakeeladri Hills near present-day Vijayawada. There, he engaged in intense tapas (penance), focusing his mind and body completely on Lord Shiva. Days passed, and his penance deepened. Moved by Arj...
Introduction The Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDG Goals), also called Global Goals are a result of the universal call of 193 countries of the UN General Assembly. On 25th December 2015, all these countries adopted the 2030 development agenda titled Transforming our World: 2030 Development Agenda for Sustainable Development. There are 17 Sustainable Developmental Goals listed which aim at ending poverty, reducing economic inequality, protecting the environment, and ensuring justice and peace for all. United Nations 17 Sustainable Goals 1. End Poverty: The first goal of the United Nations SDG goals aims at eradicating extreme poverty for all people from everywhere by 2030 and ensuring that they have equal rights to economic resources. 2. Zero Hunger: The second SDG Goal aims at ending hunger, improving nutrition, achieving food security, and ensuring sustainable food production systems by 2030. 3. Good Health and Well-Being: It aims at ending epidemics of diseases like malaria, ai...