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Atmadeva Charitram Part-1 The uniqueness of the Srimad Bhagavatam is that it is Bhagavan Himself. That is why we say, “Jai bolo Bhagavata Bhagavan ki jay!” We hail Srimad Bhagavatam, as the Lord Himself. Srimad Bhagavatam is like another incarnation …
By Sri Swamiji Translated from Tamil Madhuramurali issue The story of Vritrasura is narrated in the sixth canto of Srimad Bhagavatam. Even though he was an asura, while battling with Indra, the characteristics of highest prema bhakti were revealed in …
Where did Dharma seek refuge? In the forest Naimisharanya, Sage Shaunaka and other rishis gathered to perform a satrayaga, a yaga to benefit all beings. During the break time, it was tradition to listen to Puranas from pauranikas, or storytellers. …
OVERVIEW OF SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM It is important to know the overview of Srimad Bhagavatam. This is like the contents of a book. The pramANa (authoritative proof) for anything in our religion is the Vedas. Vedas are the authority and primary …
Here is a quiz commemorating the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Sri Krishna Jananam from Srimad Bhagavatam – Take this quiz here Quiz compilation: Ramya Srinivasan, San Jose CA Illustration: Divya Balaji ______________________________ Click here to see all articles in …
Vriddhim Karnatake Gata: – Part 1 – Travelogue of a divine journey with Sri Swamiji This riveting memoir by Sri Ramanujamji, disciple of Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji, was first published in 2012 on the global Namadwaar website and the …
Sri Poornima ji started the session by mentioning different types of Dhyanas, Singing/Chanting Maha Mantra, Rupadhyana- meditating upon the form, Leela dhyana -thinking of Bhagavan’s leelas. Leela dhyana is what our Gopis did and always immersed in the thoughts of …
In Srimad Bhagavatam, when the five Pandavas and Draupadi were exiled to the forest, they faced much suffering for thirteen years. During this time, Draupadi was incredibly frustrated with their situation, so she turned to Yudhishthira, revered as Dharmaraja for …
Excerpts from talks by Sri Ramanujamji, disciple of HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji, at “Nava Vrindavan” at Richmond Virginia. Generally, any sampradaya in our Sanatana Dharma will have four aspects. There will be a kshetra (holy place), a Nama …