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01Jun
Categories: Hanuman, Rama, Rama, Surrender.

Vibhishana Sharanagathi

In Srimad Ramayanam in Yuddha Kandam, Vibhishana, the half-brother of Ravana, lists out bad omens occurring in the city and advises Ravana to restore Sita to Rama. Ravana turns a deaf ear to Vibhishana and sends him away. Ravana goes …

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01May
Categories: Avataras, Narasimha.

Kid’s Quiz – Lord Narasimha

May 2 was Lord Narasimha’s jayanthi this year. Let’s test your knowledge about this unique incarnation of God. 1. What is the form of Lord Narasimha? A. Half lion and half human B. Human with a boar face C. A …

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01May
Categories: Dharma, Equality, Human Values, Humility, Selflessness.

Who has a place in heaven?

Once a scholar, a priest and a peasant stood at the gates of heaven. The guard at the entrance stopped them and said, “To enter heaven, list the good deeds you have done.” The scholar answered, “I am a highly …

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01Apr
Categories: Sri Vallabhacharya.

Quiz Time – Sri Vallabhacharya

Sri Vallabhacharya was a great saint who propagated the path of devotion. His established the Pushti marg (path of grace). He has written commentaries on Bhagavatam, and many other works on Bhakti. 1. Pooja murthi of Sri Vallabhacharya A. Shiva …

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01Apr
Categories: Divine Names, Sri Vallabhacharya.

Sri Vallabhacharya

Srimad Bhagavatam says “kalau kalau bhavishyanti Narayana parAyanAh”- the devotees of the Lord come down to the earth to show the path of Bhagavata Dharma. The Lord sends his devotees who are Avatara Purushas to spread the glory of Bhagavata …

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01Mar
Categories: Bhadrachala Ramadas, Rama, Rama Navami, Sant Tulasidas, Srimad Ramayana.

Quiz Time – Ramayana’s Avataras

March 28 is Rama Navami this year. Did you know Ramayana is the most popular Hindu story that has been presented in numerous different languages and versions by so many saints and is also an integral part of the culture …

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01Mar
Categories: Dharma, Hanuman, Rama, Righteousness, Sabari, Sita, Srimad Ramayana.

The Greatness of Rama

Children’s Contribution Prince Rama was the 7th avatar of Vishnu. He was born to Dasharatha and Kausalya in the Ikshvaku Dynasty. Rama is the best example of a man who had all the virtues and followed dharma. All through his …

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01Feb
Categories: Andal, Azhwars, Bhaktas, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Mira Bai, Panduranga Bhaktas.

Kid’s Crossword – Prema Bhaktas

Feb 14 is celebrated everywhere as the Day of Love. Let’s test your knowledge of great devotees who had the highest divine love towards God. ACROSS 3 Great Azhwar who remained speechless and in samadhi under a tree for 16 …

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01Feb
Categories: Hard work and Perseverance.

Opportunity in Disguise

Long ago, a king ruled a far away land. Although he ruled his kingdom well, he felt that his citizens had become lazy. He wanted to test this. So, one day, he had a boulder placed on an arterial roadway …

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01Feb
Categories: Divine Names, Faith.

Nama Anubhava

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. …

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