Likewise, saṅkarṣaṇa known as bhēṣaja, specially resides in the body as bhagavān and provides a sanctuary from all fears. Similarly, anirud’dha, known as śivābhimarśana for bringing lives into contact with śiva i.e., bliss and auspiciousness, is the controller of sustenance is present in the body.
This hymn which is in the triṣṭup meter which was visualized by sage kaśyapa, at first glance appears to be directed towards agni who is popularly known as jātavēdas. However, by addressing it as durgā triṣṭup, śrī madhvācārya shows us that more than agni, it is durgādēvi who is being extolled in this hymn.
Author : Vidwan Sagri Raghavendra Upadhyaya Translation : Prabhanjana Kalya Hyderabad Whenever a mention of śāntipāṭha is made, śaṁ nō mitraḥ śaṁ varuṇaḥ… stated in… Read More »The splendor of śāntipāţha from Ŗgvēda
It is commonly perceived that the two verses of the aksha sookta from Rigveda (10-34-13,14) are focused on prohibiting gambling. It is only natural to come this conclusion as one can find the words aksha and kitava, the commonly used terminology for the dice and gamblers respectively.
The Indian subcontinent is the land of spiritual realization. Here, the cow is revered. The cow is the abode of 3 crore deities and is worshipped daily. Every ingredient provided by the cow is consumed. It is only natural to reminisce about Sri Raghavendra Tirtha when the thought of a cow comes to our mind.