In the sacred scripture of the Bhagavad Gita, amidst the timeless teachings of Lord Krishna, lies a verse that echoes through the ages, urging individuals to fulfill their duties and uphold righteousness. This verse serves as a guiding light, illuminating the path of duty, responsibility, and moral...
How do Vaishnavars, through Bhakti, wisdom and the realisation of the self leading to detachment and indifference to sensual enjoyment (vairagya), overcome the ignorance created by Maya?
The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred Hindu scripture that consists of a conversation between Lord Krishna and the warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita delves into the topics of duty, righteousness, and the nature of the soul. Verse 47 of...
Srimad Bhagawatham, Mahatmyam, Chapter One Sloka 5: Ihaghore Kalouprapte..
Srimad Bhagavatam, Mahatmyam, Chapter One Sloka 8: Suthovacha, preetihi Shounaka.
Translation: Sutha is extremely pleased at the quality of questions and doubts. He says: Oh Shaunaka! Your mind is filled with inquisitiveness to listen to stories. Since the essence of all treatise is to...
As all the sages, munis and others assembled (at Haridwar), Sage Narada and Sanat Kumaras walked in to deliver talk on the importance of Srimad Bhagavatam.
The learned Sanath Kumaras continue to tell Sage Narada the following: By mere listening to Srimad Bhagavatam, Bhakti, Gyana (wisdom) and Vairagya (detachment) would gain strength. Gyana and Vairagya would be able to stay without getting weak. Bhakti will be extremely contended. That is the power of the Holy Text.
Srimad Bhagavatam, Mahatmyam, Chapter One Sloka 13: Shukam natuvam.
Translation: The Devas, who are known to do things that please themselves, offered Amruth from the kalasha (pot) to Sri Sukha and in return wanted the Amruth called Srimad Bhagavatam
Interpretation: It...
Suthaouvacha..Sutha said: After this conversation, Sanat Kumaras and Narada Muni left from Badari Ashram to Haridwar with the sole intention to part-take in the Srimad Bhagavata yagna.
Srimad Bhagavatam, Mahatmyam, Chapter One Sloka 11: Ethasmanthaparam.
Translation: Srimad Bhagavatham is capable of cleansing the mind. Those who have done divine deeds in this life or the previous are the ones who, by birth, get to hear Srimad Bhagavatham.
Interpretation:...
