Divine Names

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 …
This series was originally published in Tamil MadhuraMurali monthly magazine in India, as a 12-part series. Based on Sri Swamiji’s Madhurageetham, “Govindanukku Aatpatta Kudumbamamma Engal Kudumbam”, it speaks beautifully of how the family members of our satsang lead/need to lead …
Sri Swamiji, in a recent discourse, beautifully explained what it means to see God, how Mahatmas saw God, and clearly delineated the pre-requisites, steps and process by which even we can see God. Read the below excerpt from his discourse …
This series was originally published in Tamil MadhuraMurali monthly magazine in India, as a 12-part series. Based on Sri Swamiji’s Madhurageetham, “Govindanukku Aatpatta Kudumbamamma Engal Kudumbam”, it speaks beautifully of how the family members of our satsang lead/need to lead …
From this month, in this series of “Answers and Beyond”, we shall read, understand and enjoy Sri Swamiji’s lucid answers to some thought-provoking questions posed by various devotees. Sri Swamiji’s Answers to Questions Asked by Devotees Question: What is the …
For Bhakti Marga, two granthas are considered very important. Paranur Mahatma Sri Sri Anna Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal, in his work called Bhakti Paatah, explains this. He says, bhakteh pitA bhAgavatam mAtA gItA yashaswinI bhakti kAmah paThet tasmAt ashaktah shruNuyAt …
Bhagavan Sri Krishna gives several upadesas to Arjuna which is verily compiled as Bhagavad Gita. In one sloka Bhagavan describes the four different types of his bhaktas and goes on to say that though they are different, they all are …
On the auspicious Ashada month, let’s enjoy a quiz on the women saints of Pandharpur. 1. Janabai was a great devotee of Lord Panduranga. Who came to help her with the household chores? a. Her friend, Meera b. Her neighbor, …