This short story is very close to the heart of all Mahajani family members. My (Sudheer's) mother, Mangala Mahajani, used to tell this story to her children and grandchildren.. the story signifies the importance of small corrective and disciplinary actions in one's life..

In this short story, we see how faith and belief in something can take one through toughest of challenges..

Today we start a new mini-series of short stories. These are simple stories with life lessons and I hope you equally enjoy them as the mythological ones. This one is of a dialogue between Man and God after Man dies and reaches Heaven..

This is the story of Yayati, Devayanee, and Sharmishtha. It teaches us how one can keep falling in the trap of worldly pleasures, there being no end to it. It is important to seek true renunciation at some point in time..

In this episode we will hear the story of Dushyanta and Shakuntala. Once again, narrating the significance of Destiny and Duty in one's life.

In this episode we will hear the heartwarming love story of Nala - Damayanti. Two extraordinary souls, who went through hardships, ups and downs, but stayed loyal to each other throughout and have been looked up to as a symbol of true love.

This is the story of how Shri Krishna recovers the lost "Syamantak Mani" for one of his subjects in Dwaraka. The incident involves Krishna meeting of the of prominent characters of Ramayan..

This is the touching story of Krishna and Sudama's friendship. How destiny had its say for a while in Sudama's tough life, but eventually true friendship is above all, and even destiny can be changed if one has God's blessings!

In this episode we cover the beutiful story of Gajendra. A rather innocent and true devotee of Lord Vishnu, who by destiny had to lead the life of an elephant and was ultimately revived by his Lord. The story teaches us how one's duty is important, and ultimately, how true devotion can uplift any individual.

This episode covers the intriguing story of Pradyumna, son of Krishna and Rukmini. Pradyumna is an Avatar of Madan - the God of Love, and his story is hence naturally linked to the episode of Madana Dahana..