Spirituality
February 18: the world was blessed twice on this date with the birth of great Masters! First in 1486 when Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born, and 350 years later, in 1836 when Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was born! Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was …
Once when I was in Dallas, I got flu. As a problem, I couldn’t go to utsav. When my father called me on the phone, he told me to go and pray that I can recover within a few days. …
Excerpted from HH Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji’s Mass Prayer talk on Jan 1, 2015 An important message, and a beautiful blessing in the end for us all! “Mahans (saints) promulgate only the path that is the need of any particular …
This series chronicles interesting experiences recounted by the devotees of HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji. These articles are translations from the series, “Madhuramaana Mahaneeyar” that is published every month in Madhuramurali Tamil monthly magazine. A Guru is Always Aware! …
This time of the year sees the Aradhana days of both Sri Thyagaraja as well as Sri Purandaradasa. Here is a quiz on these great saint-composers. 1. What does the word ‘Thyagaraja’ mean” A. King of comforts B. King of …
This series chronicles interesting experiences recounted by the devotees of HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji. These articles are translations from the series, “Madhuramaana Mahaneeyar” that is published every month in Madhuramurali Tamil monthly magazine. Antima Smaranam – A Guru’s Greatest …
Margazhi is an auspicious month that falls during Dec-Jan in the English calendar. Our scriptures say that spiritual activities performed during this month yields great fruit. 1. Name the Lord who said that he is indeed “Margazhi” among the months. …
Bhakti is one of the simplest and most elegant paths to reach the Lord. bhaktAyA sulabho bhagavAn, it is said. The Lord gets easily attracted to bhakti! The innumerable life stories of the Lord’s devotees are a solid proof of …
It’s Thanksgiving time in the USA! But do you know gratitude is an extremely important, inherent attitude in Indian culture from time immemorial? 1. To which god is Annabhishekam performed as an appreciation for the grace that He showered for …
