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Do They Still Matter ?

8 Epic Love Stories

Do love stories, crafted in ancient epics, hold relevance in today’s world? Let’s explore 9 iconic love tales from Indian mythology. 

The Eternal Question

Rati, the goddess of passion, and Kamadeva, the god of love, share a love based on desire and connection. Their union signifies that love is not only spiritual but also physical and emotional.

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Rati and Kamadeva

The Love of Desire

Vishnu and Lakshmi’s divine union symbolizes harmony in the cosmos, illustrating how love binds together the forces of creation, preservation, and balance in the universe.

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Vishnu and Lakshmi

The Cosmic Love

Their love was lost due to a curse, but Shakuntala’s devotion brought Dushyanta back, showing love’s power to endure even when forgotten by time and memory.

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Shakuntala & Dushyant

Love’s Forgotten Memory

Their love was tested by separation, deception, and trials, yet their reunion highlights love’s resilience and the transformative power of mutual devotion and trust.

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Nala and Damayanti

Love Amidst Challenges

Draupadi’s marriage to five brothers signifies a bond of unity, fate, and shared destiny, where love thrives through adversity, challenge, and divine will.

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Draupadi & Pandavas

A Bond of Destiny

Sita’s loyalty to Rama, even during exile, represents love’s strength to endure suffering, trials, and the test of destiny, embodying unwavering faith and sacrifice.

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Sita and Rama

Sacrifice and Loyalty

Radha’s love for Krishna is a divine, eternal bond of devotion, representing the longing of the soul for the divine, beyond earthly limitations.

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Radha and Krishna

The Divine Union

Parvati’s unwavering devotion and ascetic practices won Shiva’s heart, symbolizing the transformative power of love that transcends lifetimes and spiritual challenges.

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Shiva and Parvati

Love Beyond Rebirth

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