devotion

Feb07-Apr07 2007 Sri Sudarshan Sandesh

Destroy All Your Impurities on the Great Festival Holi

Holi also means “sacrifice.” Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity, and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness, and purity. In days of yore, there were communities of cannibals in India. They caused much havoc, threatening the lives of many innocent people. One of them was Holika or Putana. She took immense delight in devouring children. Sri Krishna destroyed her and thus…

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Feb07-Apr07 2007 Sri Sudarshan Sandesh

The Purna Avatar of Lord Narayana – Lord Shri Krishna

By Shri Swami Sivananda13 min read

O Adorable Krishna! Let my longing eyes behold Thy form. Let my ears hear Thy flute. O Healer of all sorrows! Show me Thyself. Thou art the only Truth—All the rest is false. I crave not for Mukti; I long not for emancipation; Let there be devotion to Thy feet. Be kind unto me, O Lord! Remove my delusion. I am a servant unto Thee. The auspicious hour came. The star Rohini was shining. It…

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Feb07-Apr07 2007 Sri Sudarshan Sandesh

The Poetry of the Alvars

By Magazine Editor6 min read

The figure of Rama and several episodes from the Ramayana are prominent in the poems of the Tamil mystics (Alvars), as well as in the devotional meditations and theological arguments of the Srivaishnava preceptors (Acharyas). This article will explore the importance of the Ramayana in Srivaishnava theology and experience by focusing on the Tamil poetry of the Alvars and on the interpretation of these verses by their commentator, Periyavaccan Pillai (born 1228 A.D.), a Srivaishnava…

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Feb07-Apr07 2007 Sri Sudarshan Sandesh

Seva Dharma: The Spirit of Service

By Dr. Shantanu Dutta Choudhury5 min read

With my humble obeisance at the lotus feet of my beloved Guruji, I would like to pen my thoughts on Seva Dharma as taught by Him and other saints and savants. In the past 20 years of my intense association with saints and devotees of different faiths and beliefs, and through reading a lot of spiritual literature, I have come to the conclusion that Guruji’s message and discourses are the simplest to follow and practice….

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Feb07-Apr07 2007 Sri Sudarshan Sandesh

Dasha Avatar: Narasimha Avatar

By Magazine Editor8 min read

Lord Vishnu, in his incarnation as the Boar (Varaha avatar), had killed Hiranyaksha. The devas (demi-gods) celebrated with great joy in the kingdom of Heaven, unaware that their rejoicing was to be short-lived. Hiranyakashipu, the elder brother of Hiranyaksha, was seething with rage and vowed to avenge his brother’s death. He turned to the other asuras (demons) and ordered them to destroy all good people on earth. The orders were to disturb all prayers, extinguish…

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Feb07-Apr07 2007 Sri Sudarshan Sandesh

God Can Be Seen in the Form of a Guru

By Magazine Editor7 min read

A Guru is a religious teacher, a divine soul that takes birth to lead mankind out of darkness into light—‘GU’ meaning darkness and ‘RU’ meaning light. Attempting to describe a Guru is practically impossible, for the depth of his attributes is beyond the comprehension of us mere mortals. The languages spoken globally are not rich enough in adjectives to describe the profound nature of a Guru. We, mere mortals, have neither the ability to understand…

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2006 Nov06-Jan07 Sri Sudarshan Sandesh

A True Reality: An Eye Opener

By Tarun Kaushik4 min read

Universal truths need no justification, but an example adds strength to any fact. Hereby, I want to quote one of those instances when it was proven that our Guru Maharaj is not merely a human being; he is someone divine who has incarnated just to ensure our healthy living. Tides come and pass away, but the stirring transitoriness of this world could never be scrutinized. From dawn to dusk, every day witnesses some changes, to…

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2006 Nov06-Jan07 Sri Sudarshan Sandesh

Service Of Mankind Is Above All

By Shakun Raghuvanshi2 min read

Service of mankind is above all. Now to make it an aim is our sacred duty. Your service will start giving results for your services, depending on the state of your innermost heart – kingly [rich], devilish [profane] or Godly [sacred]! Even Shumbh and Nishumbh also prayed to Lord Shiva and for a very long time, but their goal was wrong. Their goal was materialistic that I should rule the world, make others bonded labours…

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2006 Nov06-Jan07 Sri Sudarshan Sandesh

Our Supreme Saint Sri Ramanujacharya Ji

By Magazine Editor7 min read

Ramanuja belonged to the Acharyas, believers who worked to systemize the monotheistic theology of Vaishnavism. He was an exponent of a qualified nondualism known as Vishishta-Advaita. He combined the northern and southern traditions of Vaishnavism and strengthened the religious belief and worship of Vishnu. He encouraged the general population toward a devotional expression of Hindu spirituality by teaching that the Divine entails rather than transcends all qualities. Information on the life of this Indian theologian…

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2006 Nov06-Jan07 Sri Sudarshan Sandesh

Guruji’s Message

By Magazine Editor49 min read

Take shelter in the realm of God. It’s all blissful here. We take birth as different creatures in this world according to our deeds only. These deeds have been distributed into three different categories: Sacred deeds, Kingly deeds, and mean acts. These three types of instincts are related to the deeds mentioned above. This simply means that our death and birth depend on the traits of our body. Therefore, a devotee should not entangle himself…

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2006 Nov06-Jan07 Sri Sudarshan Sandesh

All The Wealth In This World Maybe Worthless Without The Blessings Of Guru

By Shri Purushottamacharya Ji4 min read

Om Namo Narayanaya! With the blessings of our Guru Maharaj, Anant Sri Vibhushit Swami Sudarshanacharya Ji Maharaj, founder of Shri Siddhdata Ashram – Faridabad, Haryana (India), we have made an effort to compile the messages of the divine soul – our beloved Guru Maharaj Ji, in this book. It is by the grace of Guru Maharaj Ji that we are united today by heart, by soul, and by thought. The relationship between a Guru and…

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Book 1 Sudarshan Vachanamrit

The Transformative Power of Satsanga: Embracing Spiritual Enlightenment in Daily Life

By Srimad Jagadguru Swami Sudarshanacharyaji Maharaj28 min read

DISCOURSE DELIVERED BY GURUJI ON 21 MARCH 1998 Dhayan Moolam Guru Murthih, Puja Moolam Guru Padam,Mantra Moolam Guror Vakyam, Moksha Moolam Guru Kripa The root of meditation is the Guru’s form, the root of worship is the Guru’s feet.The root of the mantra is the Guru’s words, and the root of liberation is the Guru’s grace Kabira Ve Nar Andha Hen, Guru Ko Kahte OrHari Ruthe To Thor, Guru Ruthe Nahi Thor Kabir says those…

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