The Shiv Tandav Stotram is a Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, depicting his powerful cosmic dance, the Tandava. Composed by Ravana, it describes Shiva’s fierce, divine energy that balances creation and destruction in the universe. Each verse praises Shiva’s awe-inspiring form, from the Ganga flowing through his hair to the snakes coiled around his neck. Known for its rhythmic flow, the hymn is recited by devotees to invoke strength, courage, and Shiva’s blessings.

Shiv Tandav Stotram

शिव तांडव स्तोत्र

The Hanuman Chalisa is a revered devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, composed by the Indian poet-saint Tulsidas in the 16th century. Written in Awadhi, it comprises 40 verses (chalisa means "forty" in Hindi) that praise Hanuman's strength, wisdom, and devotion to Lord Rama. Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa is believed to bring courage, protection, and inner strength, as Hanuman is seen as a symbol of selfless service and divine power. This hymn is popular among followers for seeking blessings to overcome obstacles and gain resilience.

Shri Hanuman Chalisa

श्री हनुमान चालीसा

"Krishna Ki Chetavani" translates to "Krishna's Warning" in English, and is a famous poem by the Hindi poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, extracted from his epic poem "Rashmirathi" (Sun Charioteer); it describes the moment when Lord Krishna, acting as a peace envoy, visits the Kaurava court of Duryodhana before the Kurukshetra war, sternly warns him against his unjust actions, and reveals his divine form to showcase the disastrous consequences of refusing to concede to the Pandavas' rightful claims, essentially serving as a powerful warning against tyranny and injustice.

Himanshu Rawat

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