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 Geet was a young woman navigating the complexities of life in a bustling Delhi city. Driven and ambitious, she often found herself entangled in petty rivalries and workplace conflicts. Holding grudges and seeking revenge seemed like the only way to maintain her sense of self-worth. One evening, while visiting her grandmother home, Geet stumbled upon an ancient book filled with tales from the Mahabharata. As her grandmother began to narrate the story of Bhurishravas, a prince consumed by generational hatred, Geet's perspective began to shift. The Tale of Bhurishravas Bhurishravas was a prince of the minor kingdom of Bahlika, which he ruled as the grandson of King Bahlika, the elder brother of Shantanu, the King of Hastinapur. Although Bahlika was initially the crown prince of Hastinapur, he chose to conquer Balkh, leading to Shantanu's ascension to the throne. This familial link made Bhurishravas the nephew of Bhishma. Bhurishravas, along with his father Somadatta ...