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King Prithu was a descendant of Dhruva. After being informed that the people in his land were suffering from lack of food, strength, and happiness, he became disheartened. Mother Earth came to him in the form of a cow and …

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This month’s quiz is on the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial located near the southernmost tip of India in Tamil Nadu. 1. In which town is Vivekananda Rock Memorial located? a. Trichy b. Kanyakumari c. Madurai 2. Name the sea that …

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Why is spiritual foundation for a child necessary? What is the difference between a child that grows imbued with spirituality versus the rest? How can we provide the much required dose of spiritual nourishment to the child in this day and age?

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The Lord descended down as Kapila. This was the result of the sage Kardhama’s steadfast penance and the Lord’s compassion. He showered his grace on his mother Devahuti. Srimad Bhagavatam gives us a nectarine account of this story…. and a teenager from California retells the story for us.

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This month’s quiz is on the famous Nalanda University, one of world’s most ancient universities and once a thriving center of higher education in India.

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Krishna Prasad Ram, 13, gives us a short and sweet account of why and how the Lord had to descend as a wild boar. In his own inimitable style, he speaks about Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu and underlines the Lord’s compassion and grace. Varaha is an avatara of Leela (divine plays). Don’t miss the divine play of Lord Varaha in the life of Sri Swamiji as well!

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Here are some sweet words by Gopa Kuteeram children from around the USA and Canada to their mothers, on the special occasion of Mother’s Day.   My sister and I call our mom, Amma. It may just be a couple …

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This month’s quiz is on the famous Archeological and Architectural sites of Belur and Halebidu, located a few hours drive from Bengaluru.     1. Which prominent empire/dynasty constructed the temples at Belur and Halebidu? a. Chozha dynasty b. Hoysala …

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Do you know about the two Dwarapalakas (guardian deities) we see in temples of Vishnu? They are Jaya and Vijaya, the gatekeepers of Lord Vishnu in Vaikunta.  They were once cursed by the Sanatkumaras – the mind-born sons of Lord …

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We began a new quiz series based on famous temples and monuments in India from Jan’2018. The fourth in this series is on the Konark Temple. Happy answering and learning! 1. In which state is Konark temple located? a. Andhra …

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