Immortal Words of his holiness Srimad Jagadguru Swami Sudarshanacharyaji Maharaj
Narayan is the Supreme Principle word. This has been accepted by our Hindu culture or numerous sacred texts and many saints. Saint Shiromani Tulsidas Ji also, while writing the story of Lord Shri Ram, accepts his chosen deity Narayan. He writes very clearly in the Mangalacharan – Neel sarohu syam tarun arun baarij nayan,Karat so mam ur dhaam sada dheer saagar sayan With a blue lotus-like complexion, youthful and dark, with reddish lotus-like eyes,He ever…
Man-manā bhava mad-bhakto,Mad-yājī māṁ namaskuru,Mām evaiṣyasi satyaṁ te,Pratijāne priyo ’si me Fix your mind on Me, be devoted to Me,Worship Me and offer obeisance to Me.You will surely come to Me—this is My solemn promise,For you are dear to Me Lord Krishna says to Arjuna — Become my devotee, let your mind be in me, worship me, and bow down to me. By doing this, you will attain me alone — this I solemnly promise…
Dhyānamulam gurormurtih pujamulam guroh padam,Mantramulam gurorvakyam, Moksamulam guroh kripa,Jako raksak gurudhni kaha kari sake aur,Hari ruthe to thor hai, guru ruthe nahin thorLakshminatha samarambham yamunacharya madhyamam,Asmadacharya paryantam vande guruparamparam,Yo nityamacyutapadambuja yugmarukma vyamohatastaditarani trinaya meno,Asmadgurorbhagavatosyadayekasindhoh ramanujasya charanau saranam prapadye The root of meditation is the Guru’s form; the root of worship is the Guru’s feet,The root of mantra is the Guru’s word; the root of liberation is the Guru’s grace,For the one whose protector is the…
Dear ones! The attributes of the Supreme Being and His names and actions are numerous. Here, some distinctions and biases have arisen in our minds. I am a devotee of Ram, I am a devotee of Krishna, I am a devotee of Shiva, I am a devotee of Devi. Such confusions have entered our minds. The saints have accepted the Supreme Being as one. Baba Nanak Sahib Ji faced the same doubt that we have….
In Kaliyuga, Bhagavad Bhakti (devotion to the Lord), singing bhajans, and naama sankirtan (chanting or singing His name) are considered very important for attaining spiritual success: Dhyan Krutey Yajan Yagyestretaayam Dwaparerchayan, Yadapnoti Tadapnoti Kalou Sankirtya Keshavam What one achieves through meditation in Satya Yuga, through sacrifices (yajnas) in Treta Yuga, and through worship (archana) in Dvapara Yuga, can be attained in Kali Yuga simply by chanting the name of Lord Keshava (Krishna).Vishnupuran “The consequences attained…
It is natural for a philosophical mind to seek the origin of creation. When a person sees the stars at night, they naturally speculate about their inhabitants. Such inquiries are natural for humans because they possess a developed consciousness higher than that of animals. The author of the Srimad-Bhagavatam provides a direct answer to these inquiries: Lord Sri Krishna is the origin of all creations. He is not only the creator of the universe but…
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…
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…
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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