Classical Hindu Mythology: A Reader In The Sanskrit Puranas Lucky Animals emerged from the ocean of

emerged from the ocean of milk (kshira-sagar) at the time of samudra-manthan (the great churning of the ocean by the gods (suras) and demons (asuras)

Om Mani PadMe Hum (derived from Sanskrit) is the most widely-known and popular mantra used in Buddhism

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Sphatik ring is made for the benefit of people of the world for peace and wealth

Classical Hindu Mythology: A Reader In The Sanskrit Puranas Lucky Animals emerged from the ocean ofThe book is organized into six chapters. "Origins" contains myths relating to creation time, and space. "Seers, Kings and Supernaturals" relates tales of rivers, trees, animals, demons, and men, particularly heroes and sages. Myths about the chief gods are dealt with in three separate chapters: "Krsna," "Visnu," and "Siva." The chapter "The Goddess" presents stories of the wives and lovers of the gods, as well as of Kali, the savage battle goddess.