Author Archives: Yaamini Zivan
This month’s quiz is based on the second Brihadeeswara temple located at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, the second of the three ‘Great Living Chola Temples’ built during the Chola dynasty era. 1. Name the great Chola King who built the Brihadeeswara temple …
The spiritual path of devotion (Bhakti) or self-enquiry (Jnana) is truly exciting and rewarding. In fact, it is the very purpose of our existence here. While each of these paths have been well laid out by great spiritual Masters and …
Cherished Memoirs 70 This series chronicles interesting experiences recounted by the devotees of HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji or divine words/experiences of Sri Swamiji himself. These articles are generally translations from the series, “Madhuramaana Mahaneeyar” or similar articles published in the …
For the practice of dhyana (meditation) and tapas (penance) solitude is necessary. There should be no sangam (association) with anyone. But while following the path of bhakti one cannot be in solitude. In bhakti, sangam is needed. Andal sings, “kUDi irundu kuLirndelor embAvAi” …
Madhurageetham: Sri Krishna Leela – 4 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 …
Quiz Time Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur This month’s quiz is based on Brihadeeswara temple, one of the Great Living Chola temples built during the Chola dynasty era. 1. In which state are Brihadeeswara, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Airavetswara temples located? a. Kerala …
