Sri Swamiji’s Extremely Inspiring Message
Global Organization for Divinity was created in 2007 based on Sri Swamiji’s vision as guidance. This year, GOD celebrates its 10th anniversary. Within 3 years of its inception, in 2010, Houston Namadwaar, the first Namadwaar outside India was opened. To commemorate GOD’s anniversary and Houston Namadwaar’s 7th anniversary, Sri Swamiji gave a special message about the purpose of Namadwaar.
Click here to read the message.
Prema – The Panacea for the World
Sri Swamiji, in his Namadwaar anniversary address, said, “The simple way of religion is universal love. So, love each other. Then love everybody, love everyone.”
We see glimpses of unconditional love in the love of a mother. Sarada Ma, consort of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was the embodiment of such unconditional love. She accepted all without questions or rebuke.
Click here to read more about the unconditional love of Sarada Ma.
The Divine Milk that Nourishes the Whole World
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Gopala means the one who nourishes everyone with milk from the cow; he’s the one who milks the cow. Now, which cow does our divine Gopala milk? And what milk does that divine cow yield?
THIS MONTH, THAT YEAR – 2010
Houston Namadwaar Inauguration in 2010
Houston Namadwaar celebrated its 7th anniversary on Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanthi day, this month. On this special occasion, here is a trip down the memory lane to its inauguration day.
Houston Namadwaar Inauguration
CHERISHED MEMOIRS – 46
Sri Swamiji on Vaikunta Ekadasi
This series chronicles interesting experiences recounted by the devotees of HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji as well as certain divine experiences of Sri Swamiji himself. These articles are translations from the series “Madhuramaana Mahaneeyar” that is published every month in Madhuramurali Tamil monthly magazine in India.
Vaikunta Ekadasi was on 8th January this year. For us, this day may mean a simple visit to a temple. But Mahans get immersed in deep thoughts of the Lord and their bhava takes a different manifestation each time.
Click here to read what Sri Swamiji’s bhava was on Vaikunta Ekadasi this year
Madhura Geetam – Sloka Series: 3
Premika Varada Ashtakam
In this new series beginning this month, we will present, each month, divine verses and slokas of praise and prayer composed by His Holiness Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji, and their meaning.
Sri Swamiji’s puja murthi is Lord Krishna and Radha who have manifested as Lord Premika Varada and Madhurisakhi in Madhurapuri, Sri Swamiji’s Ashram near Chennai.
Premika Varada means the one who bestows prema – pure and unconditional love. Sri Swamiji has composed a beautiful set of 8 slokas on Lord Premika Varada.
Click here to read the ashtakam.
Kids Contribution
Rukmini Kalyanam
Anirud Aiyer from Concord, California recounts the divine lila of the Lord, who married Rukmini Devi, defying her brother and his friends.
Quiz-Time
Panduranga Bhakta Series 2 — Sant Gorakumbhar
From this month, we are starting a new quiz series on the great bhaktas of Lord Panduranga. Hope this is another exciting journey of learning, discovery and appreciation for all our readers!
Sant Gorakumbhar was a staunch devotee of Lord Panduranga in Pandharpur. Lord Panduranga played many lilas in the life of this loving devotee. Let us take the quiz on Sant Gorakumbhar to see how much we know about him.
News of the month (Feb – Mar 2017)
Mar 2017
- 25th: ‘Walk with a Doc’ –Special Event in Houston
- 19th: Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanthi Celebrations in Boston, MA
- 18th: Baby Shower in Bhagavata Dharma at Norwood MA
- 12th: Sri Padhuka Pravesh in Dallas
- 11th: Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanthi Celebrations in Ridgewood,NJ
- 4th: Houston Namadwaar’s Seventh Anniversary Celebrations
Feb 2017
Upcoming Events
BAY AREA, CA
Sri Rama Navami Celebration:
Apr 1st & 8th, 4:30 to 7:30 PM @SVCC Temple
Apr 9th, 3 – 7 PM: Seetha Kalyanam @San Ramon
Contact: Ramya @ 408-431-5688
BOSTON, MA
Seetha Kalyanam:
Apr 9th, 9:30 am – 12:30 PM @10 Crispwater Way, Hopkinton, MA 01748.
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Contact: Jagan & Ramya @617-319-5653
HOUSTON, TX
Gopa Kuteeram Annual Day – States/Regions of India Theme
Apr 22nd, 3-6 pm: Houston Namadwaar
Contact: Jeevan @281-402-6585
JACKSONVILLE, FL
“Utsavam-Utsaaham” Bhajan Program by Florida GOD Satsang kids:
Apr 8th, Saturday @Hindu Society of Central Florida, Orlando
Apr 13th, Thursday @Sri Shirdi Sai Society of North East Florida at Jacksonville
Contact: Mangala Gowri @904-477-8821
ORLANDO, FL
Apr 1, 2 PM: Akhanda Nama on the occasion of Sri Rama Navami
Contact: Anand Jujare @321-231-4363
REDDING, CA
Mar 31, 4-7 PM: Sundara Kanda parayanam, Mahamantra sankirtan and Discourse on Saint Tulsidas ji
Contact: Dr. Sriram Sambasivan @530-355-8383
VIRGINIA NAMADWAAR RICHMOND, VA
Seetha Kalyanam:
Mar 3 – Apr 8: Sri Rama Navami Utsav with Navaha Sundara Kanda Parayanam
Apr 8: Panguni Uthiram Celebration – Seetha Kalyanam, Sri Rama Pattabhishekam & Anjaneya Utsav
Ap22 – 26: Vasanthotsav – Dasama Skandha Parayanam, Srimad Bhagavata Pravachan by Sri Shobha ji
Apr 29 & 30: Sri Ramanujar 1000th Jayanthi celebration – Prabandham recital & Madhura Geetham
Contact: Malathi @804-306-8198
WINDSOR, NJ
Apr 1-9: Sundara Kandam Navaha parayanam with Sundara Kandam Katha on Apr 8/9
Contact: Prakash @609-647-9555 or Jayashri @732-513-5516
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