Author Archives: Yamini Zivan
Srimad Bhagavatam, while describing the birth of Lord Krishna, says: “tam adbhutam bAlakam ambujEkshaNam, chatur–bhujam shankhagadAdyudAyudham…” ”The wonderful Lord appeared as a child with lotus eyes, carrying the divine conch, disc, mace and a lotus in each of his four …
Feb 10, 2013 was Sri Purandara Dasa’s Aradhana day. A great saint known for his beautiful compositions filled with devotion, he was one who exhorted all to sing the Names of the Lord! In a well-known song, he sings, “When …
Ratha saptami is a festival dedicated to the Sun God that is celebrated around Jan-Feb every year. Here’s a chance to learn more about this auspicious day. 1. Ratha Saptami marks the beginning of this season. A. Summer B. Autumn …
Excerpts from Jan 1, 2013 Mass Prayer conducted by HH Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji The holy land of Bharat is home to a multitude of great scriptures ranging from the Upanishads, the Puranas, Itihasas to the divine pasurams of Azhwars …
The purpose of all mind quests is to stop that very questioning mind. The purpose of all action is to nullify the results of past actions. The purpose of all efforts is freedom. The purpose of all learning is to …
Pages of Inspiration – Book Review Publisher: Vedanta Society of St. Louis (USA) & Advaita Ashrama (India) First Edition: 1997 “The melting glaciers of the high Himalayas form the river Ganges, which flows thousands of miles over the plains and …
Hanuman jayanti was celebrated on January 11, 2013 in several parts of India and the world. On this special occasion, let’s test your knowledge about this endearing, powerful and humble divine figure.. 1. Name the “nama” that is being incessantly …
