Gods of India.

So children, what did we learn till now?’ Narad asked the children.   ‘From Ganesh, that no task is big or small. Listen first and talk later.’ Veer replied proudly.   ‘From Hanuman, the importance of having power as well as how to use it. Devotion is the key to immortality and devotion frees us from all arrogance and negativity.’ Veer said proudly.    ‘Very good then. You two are learning fast. Now that you have learnt what happens when you are free from arrogance, learn now, what you can lose with arrogance.’   ‘Meaning?’ Veer asked Narad.    ‘Meaning, we are visiting the past of lord Indra, and learning something very important.’ Narad replied and soon, the three of them were standing behind the pillars of Indralok, watching king Indra.   ‘What time is it Narad?’   ‘It is the time when lord Indra was at the peak of ruling. Gods were worshipped regularly and the belief, that without the...

   Yash was happy with his devotion, fully submerged into the kirtan of shri Ram. Veer wanted more. He was not satisfied. So, Narad decided to give Veer another glimpse. This time, he showed him the two sides of Hanuman. How strong and fierce a warrior he can be. And how he can be such a baby.   ‘Hanuman? A baby?’ Veer laughed at Narad. Yash merely kept up, until they stepped in the divine land of Ayodhya. They witnessed several sky touching temples, across it’s skyline.    ‘Wow.’ Yash said, staring at the orange flags and the sounds of temple bells.   ‘What time is it?’ Veer asked Narad.   ‘This is the time after several days when Shri Ram returned from Lanka with a victory. Lord Ram has completed his duty on earth and he knows it is his time to leave for Vaikunth, his heavenly abode.’   ‘Why?’ Yash asked him. Before Narad could answer, he took them inside the palace. Hanuman was roaming around the p...

The visit to Lord Ganesh was refreshing to their mind. The two brothers noticed something but did not come to their attention. They could not imagine Narad’s face. It was only his body and the chanting of Narayan. The faith that was coming out of him, was too strong and overwhelming, which was reflecting from lord Vishnu.  Now it was Yash’s turn.   ‘Are we going to Ayodhya?’ Yash was hopping up and down to meet the monkey god.   ‘Close by.’ Narad said laughing, looking at Yash’s excitement. Without wasting any time, they opened their eyes to a river bank. It was more like a stream. But they could not see anything.    ‘Where is he?’ Yash was dejected.   ‘If everyone knew where he was, then everyone would find him Yash.’  Yash was dejected. ‘Patience is the key Yash.’   ‘Well, what did your father teach you about the whereabouts of Hanuman?’ Narad consoled.   ‘He is always where there is a...

     The date is 7th April 2019. Yes, it is the 21st Century period and Patel family was one of the few families that followed Hinduism.  The branch itself had many different followers. So many different families followed many different ways to reach the same goal. Some did Yagna. Some did idol worshipping. And some lived through their Karma. They were truly blessed to have such faithful children. As Acharya Chanakya once said, A man who has a faithful wife, obedient children and hardworking servants, has already achieved heaven. Tonight was different. Tonight, Veer and his little brother Yash had begun asking questions. Questions about why the gods of India are so different. Why are there animals? So, like every parent, even their parents prayed after their teachings did not work. So, Narad - the messenger of god decided something special for them.   ‘Where do you wish to go first children?’ he asked gleefully, and the children were on their feet! ...