Interesting story of Shiva devotee Rishi Markandeya who conquered death and attained immortality!
This eternal inspirational story is about the short-lived sage Markandeya becoming immortal with the blessings of Lord Shiva. This 2-minute story is an interesting story about Lord Shiva defeating Yamraj and granting immortality to his devotee Markandeya. Sage Mrikand was leading an ascetic life in a forest. His wife was Marudhwati. They remained childless for a long time. Mrikand did rigorous penance for many years to please Lord Shiva for a child. Lord Shiva appeared before him in all his glory. He said, “I am pleased with your devotion. Ask me for any boon you desire.” Mrikandu was very happy. He prayed to Lord Shiva thus: “O Lord! I am childless. Grant me a son.” Lord Shiva replied, “Do you want a virtuous, intelligent and pious son who will live for sixteen years or a dull-witted, evil-tempered son who will live for a long time?” Sage Mrikandu did not hesitate over the choice. He did not want a useless son. He only pleaded for a short-lived son whom he could be proud of. Lord Shi...