Author Archives: Ramya Srinivasan
Every summer around June-August, a multitude of devotees from North America (and other parts of the world) eagerly travel to India solely to seek the darshan of our Guru Maharaj, HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji, who is fondly called …
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 Madhurasmaranam series that is published every month in …
In this month’s quiz, let’s enjoy various references to Surya in the nectarine verses of the divine Sri Madhurageethams of HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji. 1. Name the Sri Madhurageetham where Sri Swamiji prays to Surya Bhagavan by invoking …
Relishing the Venkatesha Vaibhavam Series Celebrating the arrival of Sri Aishwarya Srinivasa Perumal in Houston, Sri Ramanujamji, disciple of Sri Swamiji, took us on a journey to His divine abode by reminiscing the greatness of Lord Srinivasa and Venkatachalam, based …
In Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Bhagavan Sri Krishna says to Arjuna, “nAham vedai: na tapasA na dAnena na chejyayA shakya evam-vidho drashTum drshTavAn asi mAm yathA” Neither studying the Vedas, nor severe penance, nor charity nor doing yaagaas can bestow one …
As devotees and children of Sri Swamiji, we all wish to please our Guru Maharaj. We know that chanting the Mahamantra pleases him immensely. And what else pleases him? Don’t we all desire to know that too? A devotee asked …
In this “Answers and Beyond” series, we shall read, understand and enjoy Sri Swamiji’s lucid answers to some thought-provoking questions posed by various devotees. Question: A devotee had come to the venue where the Satsang was held. He asked, “I …
Relishing the Venkatesha Vaibhavam Series Celebrating the arrival of Sri Aishwarya Srinivasa Perumal in Houston, Sri Ramanujam ji, disciple of Sri Swamiji, is taking us on a journey to His divine abode by reminiscing the greatness of Lord Srinivasa and …
G.O.D. North America’s Yuva Gopa Kuteeram program, which is conducted weekly online for high school & college students, is unveiling a new, unique curriculum and structure this year. The program aims to provide tools for teenagers and young adults to …
Swami Ramakrishnananda was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. As Shashi, he came to his Guru, Sri Ramakrishna, as a young man along with his cousin Sharat (later Swami Saradananada). Among the 16 direct monastic disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, …
