Scriptures
Every tradition asks how the divine enters the world, and Srimad Bhagavatam gives that question an entire chapter. In Canto 1, Chapter 3, Suta Goswami answers the sages’ request to describe Sri Krishna’s auspicious avataras. Sri Ramanujam Ji explained that …
“Come into my heart, on Your own accord, O Shripathe! I shall constantly watch the door of my heart and await Your grace….” Let us relish this rasa-filled Madhurageetham with the exposition of Sri Ramanujamji . In this beautiful Madhuragitam, …
This month’s quiz features the Kiskinda Kanda of Ramayana Take the quiz here>> Compiled by Ramya Srinivasan, San Jose CA *************************************************************************************************************************************************** Click here to go back to October 2026 newsletter contents page: https://godivinity.org/newsletters/nama-dwaar-newsletter-october-2026/
This month’s quiz features the Aaranya kanda of Ramayana Take the quiz here>> Compiled by Ramya Srinivasan, San Jose CA ************************************************** Click here to go back to September 2026 newsletter contents page: https://godivinity.org/newsletters/nama-dwaar-newsletter-september-2026/
Rain falls equally on everyone. It does not choose where to fall or whom to bless. Yet, if one person keeps a small vessel outside, only a small amount of water can be collected. If another keeps a larger vessel, …
What a paradox the Hindu finds himself in! The very scriptures that place Ganga snAnam at the pinnacle of karma also caution that even such a lofty action will not result in the ultimate purushArtha of liberation, if the act …
Srimad Ramayana is an upAsana grantham (a scripture that is a foundation for worship) and not merely a historical narrative. It is a scripture which teaches one how to pray and be closer to God. The 24,000 verses of the …
Sri Ramanujamji, in his recent discourse at Madras Sanskrit College (Mylapore) on the topic “Values from Srimad Ramayana”, beautifully highlighted how the life of Sri Rama exemplifies timeless human values that remain deeply relevant even today. The Srimad Valmiki Ramayanam …
In Vamana avatara, it is said that Bhagavan removed the pride of Bali (garva bhanga). What pride did he remove? Was Bali proud that he had a lot of money? Or was he proud that he was the Lord of …
