Art by Anuradha Sharma The Vedic period saw highly intelligent and learned women who actively contributed to the shaping of human civilization. The Vedas comprise the largest and longest-living literature of the world. The Rig…
Devoted, even when intoxicated! Sri Appaya Dikshitar's Unmatta…
That which is vaguely referred to as the “mind” is better understood through the framework of “antahkarana-chatushtaya” as explained in the Shrutis. Antah means “inner” and karana means “instrument”. Manas, chittha, buddhi and ahankara form…
Tulsidas: The great Rama Bhakta In this Bhakti…
Sant Tulsidas is one of India's finest saints and poets. Known for his intense Rama Bhakti, Sant Tulsidas made the Ramayana accessible to the masses through the Ramacharaithamanas. His composition on Hanuman the Hanuman Chalisa…
Puttukku Man Sumantha Peruman: His compassion is unconditional…
என்பணிந்த தென்கமலை ஈசனார் பூங்கோவில் முன்பணிந்த தெய்வ முனிவோர்கள் – அன்புஎன்னாம் புண்சுமந்தோம் நந்தி புடைத்தென்னார் புண்ணியனார் மண்சுமந்தார் என்றுருகு வார். – குமரகுருபரர் Kumaraguruparar, a 17th century poet wrote in praise of Lord Shiva. What was he referring to…
Kandhar Anubhuti : Part 2 Sharanaagati is the…
Skandaarpanam! Aum Tat Sat! Skanda Guru Swaminey Namah Aum Tat Purushaaya Vitmahe Maha Senaya Dheemahi Dhanno Skandap Prachodayaad Sharanaagati is the state of complete submission to one’s Guru or Ishtadevata. Sharanaagati leads to tremendous outcomes…