The Importance of Shraddha
The importance of Shraddha – by Swami Shri Sudarshanacharyaji Maharaj. Complete Satsung
Book 10 – Personal Experience
My family came into contact with Guru Maharaj Ji in 1996. My younger son got married in May 1994, but until 1996, they had no children. They received Guru Maharaj’s blessing for children. Within a year, a girl and a boy were born by the grace of Guru Maharaj, bringing happiness to my entire family. Everyone sincerely thanked Guru Maharaj, which strengthened my faith even more. One day, I went to see Guru Maharaj Ji…
Some Beneficial Guidelines for Disciples
Summary: The passage emphasizes the indispensable role of a True Guru in a disciple’s spiritual journey, asserting that salvation is unattainable without the Guru’s grace and blessings. The Guru is likened to a life-saving boat for disciples drowning in the materialistic world, and any religious practice or study done without the Guru’s guidance is deemed fruitless. True devotion to the Guru requires unwavering faith, sincere service, and the willingness to follow the Guru’s instructions without…
CHAPTER TWO: RAMANUJA’S STUDENT LIFE
One of Yamunacarya’s chief sannyasi disciples was Sri Sailapurna. He had two sisters, the elder named Kantimati and the younger named Diptimati. Kantimati was married to a very pious brahmana known as Asuri Kesavacarya. Because of his expertise in the performance of all five kinds of fire sacrifices, he was also known as Sarvakratu. Years passed by, and the couple lived happily in the village of Bhutapuri, but because they still had no children, Kesavacarya…
Thiru Narayana and Ramapriya – The famous Deities of Melukote
During the beginning of Satyayuga, Lord Brahma requested Lord Narayana to bestow upon him a murti for worship. Lord Narayana fulfilled the request by creating an image of Himself for Lord Brahma. The murti was 6 feet tall, made of shiny black stone, with four arms and hands holding a chakra, conch, club, and one palm outward bestowing benedictions. He was bedecked with golden ornaments, precious jewels, and diamonds. Lord Brahma was pleased and began…