Author Archives: Sowmya Balasubramaniam
‘Madhurageethams’ are the sweet, divine compositions of His Holiness Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji. Sri Swamiji has composed (and continues to compose) several hundreds of kirtans depicting different bhavas of a devotee towards Bhagavan – from praise and enjoyment, friendship …
Sri Swamiji looks upon Lord Srinivasa as his father. He has composed innumerable songs, a set of 8 slokas on Him known as Srinivasa Karavalambanam and a beautiful gadyam. In Sanskrit, there are predominantly two types of compositions – padyams …
In the Hindu calendar Vaikasi is known as the Vrishabha month occurring in the month of May/June which is the second Solar month. Visaka Nakshatra is the 16th Star in line with the 27 stars. When the Vaikasi month coincides …
Sri Swamiji’s Cherished Qualities (continued from Part 2) This series chronicles sweet experiences recounted by the devotees of HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji as well as some divine experiences of Sri Swamiji himself. These articles are translations from the …
This month’s quiz is based on the Kalamkari art form, a popular form of textile art involving hand or block painted designs using natural dyes, which originated in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. What fabric is Kalamkari art done on? …
Madhurageetham: Sri Krishna Leela – 8 The 10th canto in Srimad Bhagavatam is known as “Ashrayam” or “refuge” for Lord Krishna’s devotees for it talks about the Lord’s incarnation and his sweet lilas on this Earth. Sri Swamiji has written …
Through the eyes of one of His foremost, early disciples, Smt. Jayanthi Janakiraman Monday, May 6, 1991. This was a very holy day. It turned out to be the most sacred day of my life. I used to read Sri …
In this Dark Age of selfishness and greed – when we as mankind are primarily looking to fulfill only our own desires for greater pleasure and physical comfort in all spheres of life – we humans have completely lost touch …
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