The Four Deadly Traps
Just as there are several traps in worldly life that people get trapped in unwittingly and subsequently suffer, so too, there are some fatal traps in spiritual life in which unguarded spiritual aspirants might find themselves. In fact, they may not even be aware of being trapped, and may even mistake it to be spiritual progress!
Read here about the four deadly traps in the spiritual path.
The Meaning of Dance – Bharatam
April 29 is celebrated as International Dance Day.
Here is a beautiful explanation of ‘Bharatam’ (Bharata-natyam) by Sri Swamiji.
Cherished Memoirs 70
What is Spiritual Discourse?
How should a spiritual discourse be? What guidelines should a person who renders discourses follow? How should a speaker be, for his/her discourse to truly inspire the listeners?
Click here to read these interesting pointers from Sri Swamiji.
Madhurageetham: Sri Krishna Leela – 5
Nanda’s Celebration – Nandan Kondaadinaan
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 beautiful kirtans on these various lilas of Lord Krishna. So, in this series we will relish those lilas of Lord Krishna through Sri Swamiji’s kirtans.
Nanda Baba and the entire Gokula celebrated their dear little Krishna’s birth. Nandan kondaadinaan Kannan pirandhadhai is a lovely kirtan that describes how Nanda Baba celebrated!
Click here to read and be inspired.
Youth Contribution
Jadabharata & King Rahugana
12 year-old Sanjana from Seattle tells us the story of Jadabharata & King Rahugana this month.
Story Time
Life of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu – Illustrated Series – Part 2
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a great saint who unleashed the flood of divine love through the Divine Name. Here is the next part of the comic-strip-type illustrated series on the life of this great saint.
Click here to read the second part
Quiz-Time
The Second Brihadeeswara Temple
Quiz series based on famous monuments in India. Happy answering and learning!
This month’s quiz is based on the second of the three Great Living Chola Temples – the second Brihadeeswara temple located in Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
News of the Month (March & April 2019)
Sri Poornima ji’s Satsang News Across the US:
Raleigh, NC
‘Nama Parathey Sadhana Nahi’ – A 3-day discourse series
Jacksonville, FL
‘Srimad Ramayana’ – A 5-day discourse series by Sri Poornima ji & Sri Ramaswamy ji
Orlando, FL
3-day discourse on “Chala Pandarila Jaavu”
Atlanta, GA
Madhurotsav Celebration with Sri Poornima ji in Atlanta Namadwaar
Other News
Detroit, MI
Radha Kalyanam in Sri Balaji Temple of Great Lakes
Gopa Kuteeram Annual day in Sri Balaji Temple of Great Lakes
Virginia Namadwaar, VA
Sri Rama Navami Celebration
Ugadi & Gudi Padwa celebration
Minneapolis, MN
Ramayana Bommalattam – Dancing Peacock Puppet show in Chaska
Upcoming Events
SRI POORNIMAJI’S PROGRAMS
Richmond, Virginia
May 3 to 5 – Krishna Leela Sthalam, Brindavanam. Click here for the flyer.
Toronto, Canada
May 10 to 12 – ‘Chala Pandarila Javu’ – 3-Day discourse series by Sri Poornima ji. Click here for the flyer.
May 11 – Pandarpur Bhakta Charitram by Toronto Gopa Kuteeram. Click here for the flyer.
Edmonton, Canada
May 18 to 20 – ‘Chala Pandarila Javu’ – 3-Day discourse series by Sri Poornima ji. Click here for the flyer.
Calgary, Canada
May 24 to 26 – Sri Poornimaji’s satsangs. Contact Sharadhaji@(780) 722-6691
Chicago, IL
May 31 to June 2 – Sri Poornimaji’s satsangs.
Contact Radhikaji@(330)367-7505
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