Author Archives: Yamini Zivan

01Oct
Categories: Festivals, Navaratri.

Mahishasura Mardhini—The Victory of Good over Evil

Mahishasura was a mighty asura who could change his form at will to that of a buffalo (mahisha in Sanskrit means buffalo). He terrorized and defeated the devas, and usurped the throne of Indra, the Lord of the devas. The devas led by Brahma approached Vishnu and …

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01Oct
Categories: Festivals, Navaratri.

Kid's Quiz—Navaratri Trivia

1. Name the deity from whom Mahishasura, the demon, received the boon of near-immortality? a. Lord Shiva b. Lord Vishnu c. Lord Brahma 2. On which day does the worship of Devi Durga begin? a. Mahasaptami b. Dashami c. Mahalaya 3. What …

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01Oct
Categories: Guru, Spirituality.

Answers and beyond… Sep-Oct 2008

Spiritual questions answered by Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji Q: I wish to know if we can choose the Guru or does God show us one. A: Many people believe that only with the help of Guru can one attain God. …

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