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 The Noble Eightfold Path was given by Buddha as a guideline to be taken on only when each step is fully accepted as part of the life you seek. It is different from many teachings because of its positive and affirmative nature. It teaches self-empowerment and not prohibitions. Buddha taught the Eightfold Path in his first teaching at Deer Park. Buddhism seeks to promote the process of self-discovery and learning in life. The steps of the noble eightfold path are the directions given by Buddha that are as clear and practical even today for his followers as they were when he gave them for the first time. The Noble Eight-Fold Path 1. Right Understanding (Samma ditthi): The first step of the noble eightfold path given in Buddhism is Right Understanding or Right View which means we must see the world as it really is rather than what we want or believes it to be. Buy these life transforming books to change your life: Ikigai | Rich Dad Poor Dad | Hyperfocus | The 5 AM Club...