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...
Introduction In a bustling office filled with the hum of keyboards and the rustling of papers, Shruti sat quietly at her desk. She was known among her colleagues as the “weak link”—the person who struggled to keep up with deadlines and often needed assistance. Despite her gentle demeanor and earnest efforts, her team didn’t believe in her capabilities. They whispered behind her back, claiming that she could never handle the ambitious project assigned to her: a critical presentation that would determine the direction of their department for the coming year. The project was daunting, and Shruti felt the weight of doubt press down on her. Each day, as her teammates mocked her aspirations, she fought against the tide of negativity that surrounded her. They believed she was not cut out for challenging tasks, that she would falter under pressure. But instead of succumbing to despair, Shruti decided to take matters into her own hands. Determined to prove them wrong, she made a commitment to h...