Questions tagged [nala]
Nala, a character in Hindu scriptures, is the king of Nishadha Kingdom and the son of Veerasena. Nala is known for his skill with horses and culinary expertise. He marries princess Damayanti, of Vidarbha Kingdom
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Is there an explicit mention of a curse by Damayanti on Kali in the given excerpt from the Mahabharata?
Considered the following excerpt from Mahabharatha.
And Nala upon becoming acquainted with the science of dice, Kali came
out of his body, incessantly vomiting from his mouth the virulent
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Instances of doing physical tasks by will in ancient texts
In recent modern texts of sanathan dharma that cover the life history of a sidda or sadhaka, we can come across several instances of miracles. My question is restricted to the miracles of doing ...
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Is there any similarity in cooking items by Vallav (Bheema) and Bahuka (Nala) in Mahabharatha during their tough times?
Mahabharata has Nalopakyana Parva, which explains the life of Nala in some chapters.
Nala appoints as rider and chef in the court of Rithuparna. Bheema was appointed as entertainer and chef in the ...
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Is Nala and Damayanti story mentioned in Puranas?
Is Nala and Damayanti story mentioned in Puranas like Skanda Purana and others?
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Cooking by men in family life
It is well known that most of the Indian women use to cook for family and is really a great opportunity for a woman.
It is mentioned in Mahabharata that Nala, Bhimasena could cook food and performed ...
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Which scripture says the initiation by Saraswathi to Nala on Chintamani mantra?
It is said that Saraswathi initiated the Nala on the Chintamani mantra at the time of Damayanthi swayamvaram.
I heard this from one of the preachings of H.H Sri Siddheswarananda Bharati Swamy.
I think ...
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Who exactly are nishadas?
Nala was a king of Nishadas
Vrihadaswa said, "There was a king named Nala, the son of Virasena.
And he was strong, and handsome, and well-versed in (the knowledge of)
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About slokha regarding Nala from Mahabharata
In which chapter of the Mahabharata the following shloka has been mentioned?
The final benediction offered by Vedavyasa to the reader is this:
Karkotakasya nagasya damayantya nalasya cha
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Is there any meaning for the name Nala?
There is a Nala in Mahabharata.
Vrihadaswa said, "There was a king named Nala, the son of Virasena.
And he was strong, and handsome, and well-versed in (the knowledge of)
horses, and possessed ...
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Is Draupadi the daughter of Nala and Damayanti in her previous life?
Indrasena is the daughter of Nala and Damayanti.
SECTION LVII of Nalopakhyana Parva of Vana Parva of the Mahabharata contains it
"Vrihadaswa continued, 'Then at the sacred hour of the holy lunar ...
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Is there any mention about Nala in Vedas?
In Mahabharata and some puranas, we can find about Nala.
Is there any mention in vedas regarding Nala?
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Science of dice in ancient Hinduism scriptures
In section LXXII of Mahabharata, there is an excerpt regarding the science of dice.
"Vrihadaswa said, '.......Rituparna said, 'O Vahuka, thou art the only
charioteer, there is none other in this ...
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