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01Mar
Categories: Krishna, Krishna, Srimad Bhagavatam.

Birth of Krishna

Every incarnation taken by Bhagawan is to establish dharma – dharma samsthapanarthaya sambhavami yuge yuge. Rama and Krishna are called ‘poorna avatharams’ where Vishnu takes form directly and all the powers of God are fully manifested. Ekantha Bhakthas of Krishna (Devotees with one-pointed …

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01Feb
Categories: Avataras, Kshetra, Tirupathi, Tirupathi, Varaha, Varaha.

Quiz – Divya Desam Series 3 – Tirumala

There are 108 Divya Desams – temples/abodes of Lord Narayana that have been sung by the Azhwars. Of these, 106 are on this earth, while two are beyond this world. Take this quiz to learn more about, the Divya Desam …

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01Feb
Categories: Scriptures, Srimad Bhagavata Saptaham, Srimad Bhagavatam.

Sage Shuka

Sage Shuka was the son of Sage Veda Vyasa, and the narrator of the Bhagavata Purana. Sage Shuka was a garbha-shriman – one who was born a self-realized soul. So how was the renowned sage born? Sage Shuka was Radha …

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01Jan
Categories: Kshetra, Spirituality, Worship.

Quiz – Divya Desam Series 2 – ThiruPaarkadal

There are 108 Divya Desams – temples/abodes of Lord Narayana that have been sung by the Azhwars. Of these, 106 are on this earth, while two are beyond this world. Those two are ThiruPaarkadal or Paarkadal (the Ocean of Milk) …

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01Jan
Categories: Compassion of God, Krishna, Prayers, Scriptures, Srimad Bhagavatam, Surrender.

The Story of Parikshit

After the Mahabharata war, full of anger, Ashwathama wanted to destroy the Kuru Dynasty. He knew Uttara was expecting a baby who would be so far the last prince of the Kurus. If he killed the baby, the Kurus will …

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01Dec
Categories: Kshetra, Srirangam.

Quiz – Srirangam

This month we start a quiz series on the Divya Desams—holy places sung by the Azhwars. The first one is on the famous Srirangam in Tamil Nadu. 1. Name the incarnation of Lord Vishnu whose family deity was Lord Ranganatha …

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01Dec
Categories: Krishna, Scriptures, Srimad Bhagavatam.

The Birth of Bhagavatam

Young Reader’s Contribution Srimad Bhagavatam is a gem given to us by the Lord Himself. It is verily Radha Krishna swaroopam. It teaches us to live our life the proper way. In the tree of our Vedas and Upanishads Srimad …

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01Nov
Categories: Brindavan, Compassion of God, Grace of God, Krishna, Krishna, Love, Pandharpur, Panduranga, Prayers, Surrender, Thanksgiving Day.

Quiz – Gopashtami & Brindavana Ekadasi

Gopashtami is a celebration of the Lord protecting His beloved Gopas, Gopis and cows. Here’s a quiz about this and other special days that occur this time of the year. 1. What was the name that was conferred on Lord …

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01Nov
Categories: Divine Names, Satsang, Spirituality.

When Premika Varadan Came Home

The day of the very first Akhanda Nama at our home dawned on August 15, 2015. I was so elated that I couldn’t sleep the night before! The next morning, after my family was ready, we started chanting the Mahamantra. …

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01Oct
Categories: Brindavan, Krishna, Lakshmi Narasimha, Love, Radha, Srimad Bhagavatam.

Quiz – Sharad Poornima

Sharad Purnima is a very auspicious day. It is on this day Lord Krishna danced with all the Gopis and performed the ‘Raas Leela’. How much do you know about Sharad Purnima? 1. Name the Sanskrit word that refers to …

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