Indian Fables

Short tales where animals speak and morals quietly unfold

Tales of Krishna

Stories of divinity, destiny, love and leela

Mythology & EpicsTales of Krishna

Satyabhama – The Reincarnation of The Goddess of Earth

I want to tell you something about Satyabhama that changes everything. You already know she was Krishna’s queen — fierce, passionate, magnificent. You know she fought Narakasura in battle and went to heaven to get a tree. You know she is one of the most vivid personalities in all of Krishna mythology. But here is what most people do not know. She was not just a queen. She was a…
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Before the Battles — The Story of How Satyabhama and Krishna Began

Before the Syamantaka Mani. Before the battle with Narakasura. Before the tree from heaven and the duel in the skies above the clouds. Before all…
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Parijatapaharanam — The Celestial Tree Krishna Brought to Earth

Parijatapaharanam, a snippet from our history that is so close to my heart. And, let me tell you the reason why. I was about 10 years old, when I saw…
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The Battle Against Narakasura — The Day Satyabhama Fulfilled a Mother's Boon

So here is something I want to tell you before I get into this story. Every year during Diwali — specifically on the day we call Naraka…