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S5E8: Sudarshan Chakra: How Vishnu Got His Spinning Disc and Why Durvasa Ran
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Where did Vishnu's spinning disc, the Sudarshan Chakra, come from? It starts with a thousand lotus flowers, a test from Shiva, and one flower that goes missing.
Neev and his mom tell the story of how Shiva gave Vishnu the chakra, including a lesser-known version where Vishnu tests it on Shiva himself. Then the chakra goes to work, guarding King Ambarisha, a kind king keeping his Ekadashi fast. When the hot-tempered sage Durvasa turns up late for lunch and loses his temper over a single sip of water, the chakra chases him to Brahma, to Shiva, and to Vishnu himself.
Along the way, we find out what "Sudarshan" means, why families watch the clock to break the Ekadashi fast, and how Vishnu and Shiva swap favorite leaves on Vaikuntha Chaturdashi.
Perfect for kids, families, and anyone who loves Indian mythology and the stories of Vishnu.
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The stories shared on Mythical Masala with Neev are based on ancient Indian myths and legends, adapted from various published sources and publicly available information. While we aim to stay true to the traditional tales, there are often multiple versions of these stories across different cultures and regions. Our retellings may include humor, dramatization, and modern twists to make the stories engaging for listeners of all ages.
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