Author Archives: Yaamini Zivan
Bhakti Grows Only when there is No Self-Praise
Rare it is for a person to even earn serene devotion for Lord Hari (sattvic Hari Bhakti). Rarer still it is to sustain it. For the lush growth of such Bhakti one should, first of all, abstain from self-praise. In … Continue reading
Pandharpur Bhaktas Quiz Series 6 – Pundalika & Bhakta Narahari
As we continue with the Panduranga bhakta series of quizzes, this month let’s learn more about the unique devotees who were not exactly Panduranga’s devotees in the traditional sense – Pundalika and Bhakta Narahari. 1. What does the term ‘Vithoba’ … Continue reading
This Month, That Year – 2012 – The Purpose of A Guru
The Purpose of a Guru
Cherished Memoirs 50 – Lord Shiva, the “Thyaga” – Raja
This series chronicles interesting experiences recounted by the devotees of HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji. These articles are translations from the series, “Madhuramaana Mahaneeyar” that is published every month in Madhuramurali Tamil monthly magazine. The original article was written by Dr. … Continue reading
Madhura Geetam – Sloka Series: 7
Anuman Vazhi Thunai Aindhu Sri Swamiji has written a set of five verses in Tamil on Lord Hanuman, the foremost among the devotees of Lord Rama. With the Lord’s name on his lips, he is ever-ready to render service to … Continue reading
Let’s Free Ourselves from the Cycle!
(Counsel given by Sri Swamiji to a devotee from outside India. Reproduced by Dr. Bhagyanathan ji in the June 2017 issue of Madhuramurali monthly magazine) The greatest treasure bestowed on each and every one of us by the Lord is … Continue reading
Madhura Geetam – Sloka Series: 6
Vaasudeva Parattatva Dashakam There are innumerable paths and many deities in our religion. Yet, if we closely look at our scriptures, they all talk about only One Supreme Lord! Even the wise saints who established the various faiths agree that … Continue reading
Cherished Memoirs 49 – Kenguvarpatti Gopi
Kenguvarpatti Gopi Many years ago, once, when Sri Swamiji was sitting in the Bhagavatha Bhavanam, a young man with thick hair was standing at a distance and shedding tears looking at Swamiji. Swamiji noticed his devotion and called him and … Continue reading
