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01May

Categories: Vishnu.

The Curse of Jaya and Vijaya

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 …

01Apr

Categories: Heritage.

Kid’s Quiz – Konark Temple

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 …

01Apr

Categories: Bhakti, Guru, Surrender.

Sri Balakrishnananda Saraswati Swamigal

Swami Balakrishnananda Saraswati Swami was most known for his deep love for the Divine Name, for Srimad Bhagavatam, and his immense Guru bhakti towards his Guru, Sri Bhagavan Nama Bodhendra Saraswati Swami. He was born to a family that followed …

01Mar

Categories: Kanakadasa, Krishna, Krishna, Kshetra, Mahans.

Kid’s Quiz – Udupi Sri Krishna Temple

We began a new quiz series based on famous temples and monuments in India from Jan’2018. The third in this series is on the world-famous Udupi Sri Krishna Temple. Happy answering and learning! 1. Name the state where Udupi temple is …

01Mar

Categories: Bhaktas, Divine Names, Rama, Rama, Satsang, Spirituality, Srimad Ramayana.

Kid’s Contribution – Valmiki Transformed

Rathanakar was a thief who was living in the forest with his family. He used to kill animals, robbed people to earn a living. One day, Sage Narada passed by the forest where Rathnakar was living. Sage Narada always chanted …

01Feb

Categories: Guruvayur, Heritage, India, Krishna, Kshetra.

Kid’s Quiz – Guruvayur Temple

We began a new quiz series based on famous temples and monuments in India from Jan’2018. month. Happy answering and learning! The second in this series is on the world-famous Guruvayur Temple. 1. Name the state in India where Guruvayur temple …

01Feb

Categories: Divine Names, Prayers, Satsang.

Kid’s Contribution – Thukiri Patti

There was an old woman near the precincts of Thanjavur by name Lakshmi Patti. She got married at a tender age and as fate would have it, she also lost her husband by the age of five. In those days, …

01Jan

Categories: Puri.

Kid’s Quiz – Puri Jagannath Temple

This month we begin a new quiz series based on famous temples and monuments in India. Happy answering and learning! The first in this series is on the world-famous Puri Jagannath Temple. 1. Name the state in India where Puri …

01Jan

Categories: Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Divine Names.

Youth Contribution – A Diseased Person Chants Nama and Attracts the Lord

The Lord’s divine Name, or Nama is just as powerful as Him. In Kali Yuga, Nama sankirtanam is the simplest and best way to attain the Lord. Chaitanya Deva, also known as Mahaprabhu, was an avatar who exemplified the yuga dharma …

01Dec

Categories: Bhaktas, Bhakti, Divine Names, Panduranga, Sanatana Dharma.

Janabai and the Cow Dung Cakes

Janabai was a devotee of Lord Panduranga. Panduranga helped Janabai with her work and she always chanted Vittal. One day Janabai was making cow dung cakes. Janabai was saying Vittal when she was doing cow dung cakes. The neighbor came …

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