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When poisonous serpent Kaliya polluted the Yamuna, young Krishna dove in. Kaliya attacked but Krishna expanded his body, freed himself, and danced on the serpents hoods until Kaliya surrendered and promised to leave.

A bodyguard sacrifices himself and family for the king. The devastated king wants to sacrifice himself in return. Betal asks whose sacrifice was greater. Vikram: the Kings, because he had no obligation - his willingness came from pure love.

When Vishnu plans his incarnation as Krishna, the cosmic serpent Shesha is born as his elder brother Balarama. Armed with his plough and mace, Balarama assists Krishna in numerous adventures, once diverting the Yamuna river to Vrindavan and later dragging Hastinapura toward the Ganga in anger, before departing as a great white serpent returning to the ocean.

After Rishabhadeva divided his kingdom, Bharata sought submission from brother Bahubali. Though Bahubali won all three contests, he gently placed his brother down instead of harming him. Struck by the futility of conflict, he used his raised hand not to strike but to pull out his hair in renunciation, standing in meditation so long that creepers grew around his legs.

When Ravana challenged Bali, the monkey king caught him and held him under his arm for six months. Even the mighty Ravana had to acknowledge greater powers.

When snake goddess Manasa kills merchant Chands seventh son Lakhindar, his bride Behula floats his corpse on a raft for six months to heaven. Her dancing wins back all seven sons lives - in exchange for Chand worshipping Manasa.

Testing the gods, Sage Bhrigu kicked sleeping Vishnus chest where Lakshmi dwelt. Vishnu apologized, proving his humility, but Lakshmi was furious her sacred dwelling was violated. She left Vaikuntha, later reborn as Padmavati at Tirupati.

The Battle of Bhangani was Guru Gobind Singhs first military engagement at age 20. Despite Pathan mercenaries defecting to the enemy, the Guru emerged victorious with help from Muslim saint Pir Buddhu Shah who rushed with 700 followers. This battle established the Gurus military reputation.

Poor untouchable hunter Kalketu captures a golden iguana - goddess Chandi in disguise. She grants immense wealth and they found a city. A rare portrayal of caste mobility where divine grace enables social ascent.

Bhakti Devi (personified Devotion) travels with her aged sons Jnana (Knowledge) and Vairagya (Detachment). Upon reaching Gokula, devotion becomes young again, teaching that knowledge and detachment are renewed and rejuvenated through pure devotion to the divine.

Demon Bhasmasura gains boon to turn anyone to ash by touching their head. He tries to use it on Shiva. Vishnu as Mohini tricks him into touching his own head. Evil destroys itself.

Bhai Lehna proved his devotion through humility - picking up a muddy jug others refused, following the Guru even when beaten. Guru Nanak chose him over his own sons, declaring he is my very limb (Ang). True devotion surpasses blood.

During battle, Bhai Kanhaiya gave water to wounded enemy soldiers. Sikhs complained to Guru Gobind Singh that he was helping the enemy. When questioned, Bhai Kanhaiya said he saw the Gurus face in every wounded soldier. The Guru embraced him and gave him medical supplies, saying he alone understood the true message. This became the foundation for Sikh humanitarian service.

Bhrigu asks his father Varuna to teach him Brahman. Through repeated meditation, Bhrigu progressively discovers five sheaths: Food, Life Force, Mind, Intellect, and finally Bliss. Each time he thinks he found Brahman, Varuna sends him back until he realizes Ananda (Bliss) as ultimate reality.

Bharata refused the throne obtained through his mothers scheme. He placed Ramas sandals on the throne and ruled as regent for 14 years.

A donkey and jackal raid farms at night. After feasting, the donkey wants to sing despite the jackals warnings. His loud braying wakes farmers who beat him severely. There is a time and place for everything.

When kusha grass hurt Chanakya, instead of tearing at it, he poured sugar to attract ants who destroyed it from roots. Direct force isnt always effective - understanding problems allows creative indirect solutions.

Princess Vasumati, sold as slave Chandanbala, was starved by her jealous mistress. Mahavira had vowed to only accept food from someone meeting impossible conditions. After five months, he came to Chandanbala - when she wept with heartbreak at his turning away, her tears completed the conditions. Upon accepting her offering, divine powers restored her hair and royal attire.

At the end of Kali Yuga when dharma has almost vanished, Vishnu will be born as Kalki in Shambhala village. Trained by Parashurama and blessed by Shiva with a divine white horse Devadatta and celestial sword, Kalki will ride across earth slaying millions of corrupted rulers, destroying the demon Kali, before inaugurating the new Satya Yuga.

During a severe epidemic of cholera and smallpox in Delhi in 1663, the seven-year-old Guru selflessly served all suffering people regardless of caste or creed. When others isolated the sick, he went to each person to cure and bless them. Muslims gave him the title Bala Pir (child prophet).