Scriptures
Once when Ravana visited Sita Devi at Ashoka Vana to coax her to accede to his wishes, out of infinite compassion, the Divine Mother said, “Oh Ravana! Lack of satsang is making you act thus. Unfortunate indeed! Do you think I am …
Who can refute the fact that it is only due to the grace of the Almighty that everything happens in this world? But this does not mean we should refrain from carrying out our duties. That will only be escapism. Nor can …
The Divine Names that one chants are his true protection. In fact, the Divine Names serve as protection to the very owner of the Divine Name! In Krishna avatara, the Divine Name of Krishna served as a protection to Lord Krishna …
Sprouting from the mouth of Gaumukh, also known as Gangotri glacier, streams of pure sattva flow into the land of Bharat with great fervor. She is none other than the holiest of all rivers, Ganga. Robust rivulets streaming off the …
Pages of Inspiration–Book Review Book: The Song of Rama Author: Devi Vanamali Publisher: Blue Dove Press, First Edition 2001 The Lord takes an avatara out of mere compassion towards His creation. With Maya as His veil, the Lord mingles with …
June 19 is Father’s Day 2011. Let’s see if you know some famous fathers, grandfathers and sons from the Puranas. 1. Grandfather of Pandavas and Kauravas A. Dhrona B. Yudhisthira C. Bheeshma 2. Bheeshma’s father A. Santanu B. Vichitravirya C. …
Lord Balarama was the elder brother of Lord Krishna; an avatar of Adi Sesha. He descended to the earth to be with his beloved Lord, although throughout this avatar he played the role of doting elder brother to perfection. Let’s …
