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  d   We have seen earlier the story of Sukeshi who went to the ashram of the sages in the Magadh forest and learnt many Dharmic concepts. ( https://bharatiyastories.blogspot.com/2024/02/pious-asuras-and-worried-gods ). Amongst the many things he learnt from the sages, he also got the knowledge of the ten basic principles of Dharma that is common to all people irrespective of their occupation (varnas). We had already covered a few of these Dharmas through relevant stories. Please see the links below. Dasha Dharma 1.         Dhṛti – Patience ( https://bharatiyastories.blogspot.com/2024/02/dashdharma-patience-shabari.html ; https://bharatiyastories.blogspot.com/2024/02/dash-dharma-patience.html ) 2.         Kṣhamā – Forgiveness ( https://bharatiyastories.blogspot.com/2024/03/dashadharma-story-of-kaakasura-from.htmll ) 3.  ...

 https://online.fliphtml5.com/tncyi/autr/index.html#p=1 Holy Cows and Sun Protection We saw the birth story of Kaushika and Jamadagni last week. ( https://bharatiyastories.blogspot.com/2024/02/rajarishis-and-mixed-up-potions.html ) We saw in the episode on the birth of Kaushika, that the mother-daughter combine exchanged their potions. Accordingly, Jamadagni was born to Sage Richika and Satyavati. True to his lineage, Jamadagni was a very learned and an exceptional scholar both in his study of the vedic texts but also in his knowledge and prowess of weapons. He mastered the art of weaponry without formal training with the help of his father. There is an Aushanasa Dhanurveda that is supposed to have documented the art of warfare which was essentially a conversation between Jamadagni and Ushanas. Unfortunately, this valuable text has been lost to us forever. After finishing his studies, he undertook a yatra around the country visiting many holy places. His travels once brou...