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Brother Mackey discusses this rich and elaborate mythology within masonry, the inclusion into our mysteries of which is based off of a single mention in the Book of Kings. The explores the symbolism of advancement from a lower to a higher place, the movement from darkness to light and other such masonic allegories associated with the winding staircase. He also discusses the porch, the number of steps, Pythagoras, and more.

Follow the captivating journey through the lives of female rulers who defied expectations, ruled empires, shaped cultures, and left enduring legacies. From ancient Egypt to the heart of the Mughal Empire, these stories offer inspiration, empowerment, and awe-inspiring courage.

The Hindu epic poem Mahabharata by itself is 10 times longer than both the Iliad and Odyssey combined. In this volume, you will discover how the storm god Indra defeated the demon Vritrasura, and how Indra came to respect Vritrasura even though he had to kill him; how King Yayati had to choose between honoring his oath to his father-in-law on the one hand and the Dharma on the other, and what consequences came of his decision; and more.

The stories in Haunted Lakes are sure to leave listeners with a deep sense of dread and unease, as they contemplate the terrifying mysteries that lie hidden just beneath the surface of these seemingly innocuous bodies of water. With each minute, the audiobook draws listeners further and further into a world of darkness and despair, where the line between the living and the dead is blurred, and the only certainty is that the horrors that lurk beneath the waves are very, very real.

വരരുചിയുടെ സഹോദരനായ ഭർത്തൃഹരിയുടെ ഐതീഹ്യമാണ് ഇത്. ശതകത്രയവും വാക്യപദീയം മുതലായ വ്യാകരണഗ്രന്ഥങ്ങളും വേദാന്തം വകയായി മറ്റും അനേകഗ്രന്ഥങ്ങളും മറ്റും ഭർത്തൃഹരി ഉണ്ടാക്കീട്ടുണ്ട്. പ്രസിദ്ധമായ അമരുശതകവും ഭർത്തൃഹരിയുടെ കൃതിയാണെന്ന് വിദ്വാന്മാരുടെ ഇടയിൽ ഒരഭിപ്രായമുണ്ട്.

കോട്ടയത്തുരാജ കുടുംബത്തിലുള്ള സ്ത്രീപുരു‌ഷന്മാർ യഥാകാലം വിദ്യാഭ്യാസം ചെയ്തുകൊണ്ടിരുന്നതിനാൽ മുൻകാലങ്ങളിൽ അവിടെ വിദ്വാന്മാരല്ലാതെ ഉണ്ടായിരിക്ക പതിവില്ല. എങ്കിലും ഒരുകാലത്ത് ആ രാജകുടുംബത്തിൽ കേവലം മന്ദബുദ്ധിയായ ഒരു രാജകുമാരൻ അഭൂതപൂർവമായിസംഭവിക്കുന്നതിനിടയായി.

അനന്താംശജാതനായ സാക്ഷാൽ പതജ്ഞലിമഹർ‌ഷിയിൽ നിന്നും കേരളാചാര്യഗുരുവായ ശ്രീശങ്കരാചാര്യസ്വാമികളുടെ ഗുരു ഗോവിന്ദസ്വാമികളുടെയും അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ പുത്രന്മാരും അതിയോഗ്യൻമാരുമായ വരരുചി, വിക്രമാദിത്യമഹാരാജാവും, വിക്രമാദിത്യമന്ത്രിയെന്നു പ്രസിദ്ധനായ ഭട്ടിയും, മഹാവിദ്വാനായ ഭർത്തൃഹരിയിലേക്കും മഹാഭാഷ്യം എത്തിയ കഥ.

This is the story of the man who served devotees the holy breakfast at the famed Mahadeva temple in Vaikom.

കോഴിക്കോട്ടു (മാനവിക്രമൻ) ശക്തൻതമ്പുരാന്റെ കാലത്തു വേദശാസ്ത്രപുരാണതത്ത്വജ്ഞന്മാരായ മഹാബ്രാഹ്മണരുടെ ഒരു യോഗം ആണ്ടിലൊരിക്കൽ അവിടെ കൂടണമെന്ന ഒരേർപ്പാടുണ്ടായിരുന്നു. ഇങ്ങനെ കുറഞ്ഞോരു കാലം കഴിഞ്ഞപ്പോൾ മലയാളബ്രാഹ്മണരിൽ എല്ലാ വേദങ്ങളും എല്ലാ ശാസ്ത്രങ്ങളും അറിയാവുന്ന യോഗ്യന്മാർ കുറഞ്ഞുതുടങ്ങുകയും തമ്പുരാന്റെ ഈ ഏർപ്പാട് പരദേശങ്ങളിലും പ്രസിദ്ധമാവുകയാൽ പരദേശങ്ങളിൽ നിന്നു യോഗ്യന്മാരായ ബ്രാഹ്മണർ ഈ യോഗത്തിൽ കൂടുന്നതിനായി ഇ

രാജവാഴ്ച നില നിന്നിരുന്ന കാലത്ത് സാമൂതിരി- കോലത്തിരി രാജാക്കന്മാർ തമ്മിൽ നടത്തിയ ഒരു കൂടിക്കാഴ്ചയുടേയും തുടർന്നുണ്ടായ സംഭവ പരമ്പരകളുടേയും ആഖ്യാനമാണ് സാമൂതിരിയും കോലത്തിരിയുമെന്ന ഐതിഹ്യമാലയിലെ കഥ.

This is the story of how the playful and merciful Lord Ananthapadmanabha tested his bhakthan, Vilvamangalath Swamiyar.

Kalarippayattu, the martial arts form unique to Kerala has always been part of its folklore. Thus we get to know of colourful masters who performed great deeds of valour and showed unimaginable skill. One such master of martial arts was Kallanthattil Gurukkal. A brahmin whose dexterity in the martial arts fetched him the title of Gurukkal from the king himself.

To her group of classic stories, Mrs. Roberts has added three new tales about the Carolina coastal areas. The mountains, Piedmont, Eastern Carolina, and the Outer Banks all provide settings for the unique and haunting accounts found in this book. Six of the stories take place in the Outer Banks - a particularly inspiring location and the perfect place to meet the ghost on Blackbeard's last voyage.

It's a place of new beginnings and heartbreaking endings. A place where battles and bloodshed have weaved a history destined to be retold. And beneath the graves of many left behind lies the bodies of restless spirits who still roam the streets, trapped by the memories of another time. A time in 1836 when the Wilderness was given a new name.

Angels have been a critical part of humanity for as long as we can imagine. Often depicted as benevolent beings, they have been at the center of many religious texts, especially in Abrahamic religions, Christianity especially.

The oceans of the world have always had an air of mystery. About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, and until the 20th century no one had plumbed its depths. Even today the bigger seas and oceans remain a largely unexplored frontier, with new species being discovered every year. Thus it comes as no surprise that countless legends have arisen of strange creatures lurking in the depths.

The US Census Bureau defines the Midwest as consisting of a dozen states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Outsiders often deride the region, and for many who have never been there, America's heartland is just a bunch of "flyover states" with little influence, little history, and little interest.

At a time in antiquity when most of Europe was covered with forests and wandering tribes, Mexico had already developed complex civilizations, beginning with the Olmecs and followed by the Maya, a civilization with advanced knowledge of medicine, engineering and astronomy. The Maya calculated the precession of the equinoxes and cycles of the Pleiades, on which they based their year, since they believed they had come from that constellation.

A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' Catholic Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of the Church's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known.

Catherine of Siena's life and actions have stimulated the imagination and piety of many since the early 15th century. Famous today for adhering to the tenets of the Dominican order and living a material-free life, Catherine worked in her day to help reunite the Catholic Church after a schism brought some of the base of power to Avignon, France. At the same time, she also sought to bring together the disparate Italian states that were constantly at war with each other.