Hari Om The Garuda Purana is one of eighteen Mahāpurāṇa genre of texts in Hinduism. It is a part of Vedic literature corpus and narrated in the form of a conversation between Lord Vishnu and Garuda (King of Birds), primarily emphasizing the meaning of human life. It contains details of life after death, funeral rites and reincarnation, and therefore … Continue reading An Account of the Law for Liberation – From the Garuda Purana
Hari Om ”Everyone wants be happy and not sad. Everyone wants be good and not bad.” Firstly, Let us understand the definition of sin in Hinduism. “Sin is any conscious act which intentionally causes suffering to another sentient being.” (paropakāra puṇyāya pāpāya para-piḍanam) Secondly — 3 R’s are important for eradication of sins. 1. Recognise … Continue reading Eradication of Bad Karma (Sins) and Purifying the Soul — Hinduism’ Perspective
Hari Om The following are the important twenty hints on mediation given by Yogi Sri Swami Sivananda. 1. Have a separate meditation room under lock and key. Never allow anybody to enter the room. Burn incense there. Wash your feet and then enter the room. 2. Retire to a quiet place or room where you … Continue reading Twenty Hints on Meditation
Hari Om Guruvayur is a powerful temple and the home of extraordinary Lord Sree Krishna (Sri Guruvayurappan). The Temple is often referred to as the Dwaraka of the South. The temple is of significant importance and an extremely popular pilgrimage destination for Sri Krishna devotees of the universe. The central shrine was rebuilt in 1638 … Continue reading The Great Protector – Lord Krishna of Guruvayur
Hari Om 1. Good always prevails over Evil In the Ramayana, Goddess Sita is manipulated and lured by evil plans of Ravana. Despite all his wicked plotting, in the end Lord Rama wins back Sita. Irrespective of his extreme wealth, strength, power and blessings from God Shiva himself, Ravana was killed by Lord Rama, for … Continue reading Top 10 Teachings from the Ramayana
Hari Om Our buddhi (intellect) makes decisions and forms attitude based on the impelling force of past karma. Therefore our choices in our life are based on buddhi (karma). Friends or others would like to help you as per their known methods acquired by their own beliefs and habits. For example, to help you to … Continue reading Who is your fallback?
Hari Om Shri Gurubyoh Namah! Once upon a time, a young boy was keen to get admitted into a Gurukula to learn all the four Vedas. The boy was so excited to join the Gurukula which was run by a very renowned master who was an expert in all Shastras. One day, He went to … Continue reading Invoke your Guru in thoughts and prayers before any event or action
Hari Om Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu came to South India and visited many holy places to propagate Bhakthi and disseminate the values of devotional practice. During his visit to Sri Ranganatha temple, Srirangam, He saw near the temple one brahmana reading Bhagavad-gita. And he also saw some people joking with the Brahmana saying, “Oh, Mr. Brahmana, … Continue reading Exclusive Devotion to the Almighty is The Essence of Bhagavad Gita
Hari Om Once a very learned Brahmana met Narada Muni, and asked : “Oh, you are going to meet the Lord in Vaikuntha? Will you please ask Him when I’m going to get my moksha?” “All right,” Narada Muni agreed. “I shall ask Him.” As Narada proceeded, he met a cobbler who was sitting under … Continue reading A story on Faith: Narada Muni, The Cobbler and The Brahmana
Hari Om At the top of Pazhani Hill, near the holy Murugan which Bhogar had crafted from nine poisonous substances, there is an opening in the Earth; it is a hole in the ground; the mouth of a cave which lies below. Bhogar often lowered himself into the Earth, sat in the cave, accessing Life’s … Continue reading What you didn’t know about Pazhani Muruga… but ought to know…
