Mahagatha - 100 Tales from the Puranas Quotes

“Vijaya is victory over others. Jaya is victory over one's own self. One's own mind and heart, thoughts and actions. Vijaya is external but Jaya is internal and that's always the hardest.”
― Satyarth Nayak, Mahagatha - 100 Tales from the Puranas

“And what are the properties of dharma?’ ‘It has ten properties. Truth. Non-violence. Charity. Forgiveness. Restraint. Compassion. Cleanliness. Austerities. Love. And not stealing from others. These ten organs animate dharma. Hence, it’s called Dashanga.”
― Satyarth Nayak, Mahagatha: 100 Tales from the Puranas

“An action will always give birth to a reaction independent of its context,’ Atri explained. ‘Our father lusted because he was under the influence of a curse and yet he paid the price. Similarly, Mahadeva, too, faces the consequence of his deed, no matter how valid. The rules of Brahmanda apply equally to all.”
― Satyarth Nayak, Mahagatha: 100 Tales from the Puranas

“Tat savitur vrinimahe vayam devasya bhojanam …”
― Satyarth Nayak, Mahagatha: 100 Tales from the Puranas

“Beware everyone! Beware of the Paundrakas of the Earth. Beware of them for 1 false god shall plague you more than a hundred demons”
― Satyarth Nayak, Mahagatha - 100 Tales from the Puranas

“I fear,' replied the mother of mankind. 'I fear now to beget the female race. If a father can endanger his own daughter, who shall keep them safe? Who shall heal them if everybody wounds them? '
He remained silent but she trembled.
'I fear now. I fear now to give them beauty for men might disrobe them. I fear now to give them wisdom for men might degrade them. I fear now to give them choices for men might disown them. I fear now to give them power for men might destroy them.'
She moved away from him.
'I fear, Manu. I fear.' .”
― Satyarth Nayak, Mahagatha - 100 Tales from the Puranas

“In every tale lies a profound teaching, reminding us of the timeless wisdom embedded within our cultural heritage.”
― Satyarth Nayak, Mahagatha - 100 Tales from the Puranas