GURU POORNIMA SPECIAL
Gratitude to the Guru
Every relationship in this world is based on expectation. It is hard to find a relationship that is completely selfless and has pure, unconditional love as the basis… the kind of love the Gopis had for Lord Krishna. Yet, if we are in the fold of a Guru, we are the recipients of such unconditional selfless love. To such a guru, what can we ever do in return?
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North America-wide Guru Poornima celebration via. zoom
Sri Ramanujamji presided over the North America wide Zoom satsang on Jul 23rd and shared a beautiful prayer filled with gratitude to the lineage of Gurus
Govinda’s family – Govindanukku Aatpatta Kudumbamamma 5
Image courtesy: MadhuraMurali magazine
This series was originally published in Tamil MadhuraMurali monthly magazine in India as a 12-part series. Based on Sri Swamiji’s Madhurageetham, “Govindanukku Aatpatta Kudumbamamma Engal Kudumbam”, it speaks beautifully of how the family members of our satsang lead/need to lead their lives.
Click here to read the fifth article in this series…
Cherished Memoirs 97 – My Guru As I See Him
Navarathri Utsav!
This series chronicles interesting experiences recounted by the devotees of HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji and divine experiences/words of Sri Swamiji.
In this episode, we will enjoy the 1997 Navratri celebrations.
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Ashadha Ekadashi Pandharpur Wari – A Pilgrimage of Devotion and Joy
Ashadhi Ekadashi, which typically falls in the month of July, is very auspicious and special for the devotees of Lord Vitthala of Pandharpur. The devotees take part in their annual pilgrimage on this Ekadashi, referred to as “Wari” in Marathi.
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The Lord’s Compassion
Bhagavan Sri Krishna gives several upadesas to Arjuna which is verily compiled as Bhagavad Gita. In one sloka Bhagavan describes the four different types of his bhaktas and goes on to say that though they are different, they all are blessed in their own ways. How are they all blessed?
MADHURAGEETHAM: SRI KRISHNA LEELA – 27
Surrender by the Wives of Kaliya
The 10th canto in Srimad Bhagavatam is known as “Ashrayam” or “refuge” for Lord Krishna’s devotees for it talks about the Lord’s incarnation and his sweet lilas on this Earth. Sri Swamiji has written beautiful kirtans on these various lilas of Lord Krishna. So, in this series, we will relish those lilas of Lord Krishna through Sri Swamiji’s kirtans.
This month, we shall enjoy the Kaliya Nardhana leela, specifically, the prayer by the wives of Kaliya.
Click here to enjoy the prayer by the Nagapatnis
‘I am Awed’ – Hindu Youth Q&A Series – 9
Why do we use incense and other accessories for worship?
A series of sessions were conducted to explore the greatness and depth of Hinduism through questions posed by global Hindu Youth to Sri Ramanujamji.
The excerpts of each of these questions and answers are being presented every month by our youth.
Question for this month: Why do we use incense and other accessories for worship?
Youth Contribution
Awe is Love with Respect for the Guru
Gopa Kuteeram kids around the US are being taught stories from Srimad Bhagavatam, Srimad Ramayanam, and stories of great Bhaktas as part of their regular classes and are encouraged to write what they learned.
This article is based on an excerpt from Sri Swamiji’s Ramayanam series where he talks of his experiences with Maha Periyava.
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Quiz-Time
Indian Women Saints of Pandarpur
Quiz is based on women saints from India.
How much do you know about these women devotees of Pandarpur?
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News of the Month (June – July 2021)
North America-wide Guru Poornima Celebration:
North America-wide Guru Poornima Celebration via. zoom
North America-wide Guru Poornima Celebration via. zoom
Ashada Ekadasi and Guru Poornima Celebrations across USA:
Sri Guru Poornima celebration by Detroit GOD Satsang
Sri Guru Poornima celebration by Detroit GOD Satsang
Ashada Ekadasi & Guru Poornima Satsangs by Orlando GOD Chapter
Ashada Ekadasi & Guru Poornima Satsangs by Orlando GOD Chapter
Ashada Ekadasi Special offering by Atlanta Namadwaar Kids
Ashada Ekadasi Special offering by Atlanta Namadwaar Kids
Guru Poornima Satsang by Atlanta Namadwaar
Guru Poornima Satsang by Atlanta Namadwaar
Ashada Ekadasi and Guru poornima satsang by Tampa GOD Chapter
Ashada Ekadasi and Guru poornima satsang by Tampa GOD Chapter
Ashada Ekadasi and Guru Poornima celebration in Virginia Namadwaar
Ashada Ekadasi and Guru Poornima celebration in Virginia Namadwaar
Ashada Ekadasi and Guru Poornima celebration by Raleigh GOD Satsang
Ashada Ekadasi and Guru Poornima celebration by Raleigh GOD Satsang
Guru Poornima in Namadwaar Houston
Guru Poornima in Namadwaar Houston
Guru Poornima in Namadwaar Dallas
Guru Poornima in Namadwaar Dallas
Guru Poornima with Sampoorna Sri Madhurageetham Sangeetha Mahayagnyam, Bay Area GOD Chapter
Guru Poornima satsang by Bay Area GOD Chapter
Ashada Ekadasi & Guru Poornima satsangs by Seattle Namadwaar
Ashada Ekadasi & Guru Poornima satsangs by Seattle Namadwaar
Other News:
Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra with Akhanda Nama in Orlando, FL
Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra with Akhanda Nama in Orlando, FL
Sri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra Day Celebration by Virginia Namadwaar
Sri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra Day Celebration by Virginia Namadwaar
Krishna Ji ka kela by Virginia Namadwaar
Krishna Ji ka kela by Virginia Namadwaar
Gopa Kuteeram Summer Camp, Bay Area, CA
Gopa Kuteeram Summer Camp, Bay Area, CA
Radha Kalyanam in Charleston, South Carolina by Atlanta Namadwaaar
Radha Kalyanam in Hindu Temple of Charleston, South Carolina
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