Immortal Words of his holiness Srimad Jagadguru Swami Sudarshanacharyaji Maharaj
The great Hindu revival that took place in Tamil Nadu between the fifth and ninth centuries A.D. saw the emergence of Tamil as a powerful instrument that carried the old faith to the masses and served as a resplendent medium of expression for bhakti, or love of God, which was the chief characteristic of its resurgence. Buddhism and Jainism had previously spread in the South, using Tamil as the language of religious propaganda and poetic…
All the scriptures, Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Saints, and our Hindu culture have accepted the glory and greatness of the remembrance, repetition, and chanting of the Divine name of LORD NARAYAN – The supreme personality of Godhead and primeval cause of all events. Although the great poet Saint Tulsidas ji composed the famous Ramcharitmanas, which contains the epic of Lord Rama (an incarnation of Lord Narayan), in Manglacharan, he beseeches Lord Narayan, resting in the ocean…
It is true that Sri Guru Maharaj is not presently amidst us, and we are facing difficult times. We have been assigned greater responsibilities, and society seems to expect a lot from us. Our conduct in society reflects on our Guruji, his stature, and the whole of Siddhadhaam. We need to contemplate and analyze the present situation to understand what exactly happened. Throughout his life, Guru Maharaj nourished us with nectar and took upon himself…
Walking down the corridors of the Sriranganathaswami temple at Srirangam, one would discover apocryphal stories unraveling at every point. The Lord, endowed with human traits and considered by the people as their own child “Ranga,” resides here. This ancient island town on the banks of the Cauvery throbs with life perennially and is home to many peace-loving residents who seem to be members of one huge family. “The people of this town treat Ranganatha like…
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…
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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