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Understanding Prarthana, Saranagati, and Dhyana The three key Sanskrit words are Prarthana, Saranagati, and Dhyana and differences exist among these three. Prarthana Prarthana is prayer. Everyone stipulates it as an integral part of living. Going to a place of worship is made mandatory. We go to places of worship to gratify our needs and desires, Read More
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Matsyavatara Explained: The Legend of Vishnu’s Fish Avatar
Matsyavatara: Vishnu’s Fish Incarnation Lord Sri Krishna said in Srimad Bhagavad Gita that He takes an avatar (incarnation) in this material world. Avatara means descending from His eternal abode of Sri Vaikuntam and taking birth in this world. During His sermon, He indicated the time, cause and purpose of His Avatara. He declares that whenever Read More
Annam Parabrahma Swarupam: Offering Food as Worship | Hindu Traditions
Understanding Annam Parabrahma Swarupam: Food & The Divine Connection ‘Dana’ is a Sanskrit word that means offering a gift or granting alms in any form. The word ‘dana’, mentioned in various Hindu texts, refers to giving without expecting anything in return. Various forms of ‘dana’ include ‘anna’ (donation of food), ‘praana’ (donation of organs), ‘bhoodana’ Read More
Annadanam Meaning: Spiritual Food Offering
Annadanam: Sacred Food Offering ‘Dana’ is a Sanskrit word that means offering a gift or granting alms in any form. The word ‘dana’, mentioned in various Hindu texts, refers to giving without expecting anything in return. Various forms of ‘dana’ include ‘anna’ (donation of food), ‘praana’ (donation of organs), ‘bhoodana’ (donation of land) and ‘godana’ Read More
The Managerial Qualities in Sri Hanuman Chalisa
Sri Hanuman Chalisa The ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ was written by Sant Tulasidas in praise of Lord Sri Hanuman, in ‘Avadhi (a local dialect of Hindi)’ language. Sri Hanuman was an ardent devotee of Lord Sri Rama. He is a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana and its various versions. Sri Hanuman participated in Rama’s war Read More
Lakshmi Jayanti: Worship Goddess Lakshmi for Prosperity & Wealth
Sri Lakshmi Jayanthi – 14.03.2025 Lakshmi Jayanti Significance: Why This Day is Important for Wealth & Fortune Penury is the root cause of all sorts of problems. The importance of money cannot be underestimated. To drive away penury from our lives, one has to placate goddess Mahalakshmi who stands as a personification of wealth and Read More
Ananthalwar (Ananthacharyulu) – Tirumala’s Beloved Gardener
Ananthacharyulu / Ananthalwar – Gardener of Tirumala Bhagawad Ramanuja (1017-1137A.D) the founder of Vishista Advaitha was once giving a discourse on Saranagathi, Prapathi (seeking refuge) to his disciples. He was explaining different ways of worshipping the God. During his discourse, he mentioned the significance of three holy places namely Sri Rangam, Kanchi and Venkatachalam. These Read More
Panchamrutham – 5 Kinds of Nectar
Panchamrutham Panchamrutham” means five kinds of nectars which everyone likes. The “Thirumanjanam” or “Abhishekam” to Lord Venkateswara is done with Panchamrutham which includes milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar. It can be added with fruits and dry fruits flavoured with cardamom and saffron for ‘naivedhyam.’ It is considered one of the easiest and divine ‘prasadams’ Read More
Legendary Purandara dasa – Sangeeta Pithamaha
Sri Purandara dasa Dasa Sahitya, a perfect blend of sahitya, sangeeta and tatvajnana, makes it nonpareil. Dasa Sahitya took the medium of music and used sahitya in spreading tatvajnana. Its musical element makes it pleasant to the ears. The sahitya fills the heart with bhakti and the tatvajnana enlightens our minds. The eminence of Dasa Read More
Glory of Nara and Narayana
Glory of Nara and Narayana The very first verses in ‘Jaya’ are usually recited after having bowed in obeisance before Narayana (Lord) and Nara, (the supreme human being), Goddess Saraswati and sage Vyasa as mentioned below. Narayanam namaskruthya naram chowa narothamama Deveem saraswatheem vyaasam thatho jayamudheerayet || The above verses convey that ‘I bow down Read More
