March 2019

Politics without belief in God cannot prosper

This is a very significant philosophical matter, which has deviated the thoughts of many speculators. Vidura’s quote “ēkamēvādvitīyaṁ”, mentioned above, would most likely get misunderstood upon a cursory glance. With a little sincere thinking the true meaning would unfold.

Dhruva Nakshatra

As instructed by Narada, Dhruva meditated upon Lord Vishnu with utmost dedication and devotion. Renouncing all the worldly possessions, the staunch child went on with his tapas without food and water. Moved by the devotee’s perseverance, Lord Vishnu – the omnipresent made His presence before the child to offer him a boon he wished for.

Ahobila Kshetram – An insight – II/II

There is a tall Jayasthambham erected in the spacious ground outside the temple walls to mark the victory of Krishnadeva Raya. The Kakatheeya Kings especially Prathapa Rudra had also contributed towards additional structures and maintenance of this Ahobilam complex.

The Logic of Rajaru – The Conflict of the In-Laws

Brahma, by his very nature, is the opposite of avidyA. And what have you advaitis done? You have created a relationship between avidyA and brahma. In other words, you have married off avidyA and brahma. You should not have done this. Yet, you have done so. Do you, however, know who actually introduces or reveals the groom brahma? shAstra says

Shri Madhwacharya – II

Sri Madhvacharya – also known by many other names – Poornaprajna, Ananda theertha, Dashapramathi, Poornabodha, Sarvajna theertha, Anumana theertha was born in a Tulu brahmana family residing at a village in Pajaka kshetra, eight miles to the southeast of the town Udupi. This kshetra was known for the temples of Sri Parashurama and Sri Durgadevi. His father was Madhyageha Bhatta and mother was Vedavathi. Madhyageha Bhatta was well versed in the Vedas and its related scriptures. He had great proficiency in the Ithihasas and Puranas too.

Things to know about Teertha

he water used in the abhishekam or anointment of a deity is first purified and sanctified by putting it in a separate vessel called the kalasha and the process is known as kalasha sthapana. In any temple where the presiding deity is any of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu, worship of the conch or shankha is mandatory and most significant.

The Trikaala jnaana of Shri Madhwacharya

After all, wasn’t he the same Lord Hanumanta who had traversed the mighty sea spanning 100 yojanas itself? Wasn’t he the same Bheemasena who had performed great miracles as a child in the Ganga? Hence, it comes as no surprise that Shri Madhwacharya was able to traverse the Ganga by bare foot.