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The Story of Sukanya and Sage Chyavana

Introduction In Sanatan Scriptures, Sukanya was the daughter of King Sharyati, son of Vaivasvata Manu, and later became the wife of the great sage Chyavana. The sage had spent so many years in deep meditation that his body was covered by an anthill and a bird’s nest had formed over him. One day, the young and curious Sukanya noticed two shining objects inside the nest. Unaware that they were the sage’s eyes, she playfully poked at them, causing him to lose his sight. Enraged by this act, Chyavana cursed the kingdom, but Sukanya’s father pacified him by offering his daughter’s hand in marriage. Despite Chyavana’s old age and blindness, Sukanya accepted her role as his wife and devotedly cared for him with cheerfulness and loyalty. One day, the celestial physicians of the gods, the Ashwini Kumaras—twin brothers renowned for their beauty and healing powers—saw Sukanya and were struck by her radiant charm. Believing her beauty was better suited for heaven, they asked her to abandon her hus...

Biography of Nikola Tesla

Introduction Nikola Tesla is a well-known name in the field of alternating current. He was Serbian American inventor, electrical engineer, a mechanical engineer who aspired to bring new useful inventions in the later nineteenth century. Many people are interested in Nikola Tesla Biography and hence we will know more about him today. Early Life Tesla was born in the sub-ethnic village of Smiljan in the Austrian empire to an eastern orthodox priest in July 1856. He finished his primary and secondary education nearby only. He finished his higher education earlier and got interested in integral calculus and electricity. In 1875, Tesla got a military frontier scholarship and enrolled in Imperial-Royal Technical College in Graz. He performed wonderfully during his first year but never graduated from college. He then worked as a draftsman but was transported back due to the absence of a passport. Career Tesla moved to Budapest, Hungary to work as a chief electrician in Budapest Telephone Exch...