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spiritual readings blog would explore certain facets of the puranas and characters from close quarters and also question certain well-ingrained conventional thinking. This is not a rebel column, but, like in the yore, here our plan is to bring out the truth, as we see it, through intense questioning. It may be correct, it may be wrong, but just give it a thought. That’s all.

The Purpose of Life’s Journey: Introduction

The Purpose of Life’s Journey: Introduction Quite often, in our puranas, we come across question and answer sessions on life and philosophy. This format is easy to understand and relate to, rather than a one-sided preaching on tough philosophical issues. One such Q&A session is between...

Purpose of Life III: How To Identify Attained Souls

Purpose of Life III: How To Identify Attained Souls In the last episode Kavi yogi had told Nimi Chakravarthy about what exactly is Bhagavata Dharma (Ref. My article `Purpose of Life Part II’) Also Read, The Purpose of Life's Journey- I, Introduction The Purpose Of Life's Journey-...

Shambhala, Mysterious City in the Underbelly of the Earth Mentioned by Buddhism and Hinduism

TIBET - Not only mother of Yājūj and Mājūj a mysterious place that Muslims believe, Buddhists and Hindus believe in Shambhala is a mysterious city hidden between the Himalayas and the Gobi Desert. Many believe that the city lies deep beneath the...

The Importance of Hearing

Srimad Bhagavatam, Mahatmyam, Chapter One Sloka 19: Menire. Translation: The Munis realised that Srimad Bhagavatham is the embodiment of the Supreme on the earth. Those who listen or read this sacred book will attain Vaikunta Prapti (will be liberated...

Purpose of Life IV: Fear Not Maya, Accept It

The Purpose of Life’s Journey IV: Fear Not Maya, Accept It Also Read, The Purpose of Life's Journey- I, Introduction The Purpose Of Life's Journey- II, Bhagavatha Dharma The Purpose Of Life's Journey- III, How to Identify Attained Souls After the discourse by Kavi Muni and Hari Muni on...

What was Arjuna’s Moral Crisis between Duty and Kin in Bhagavad Gita?

The opening chapter of the Bhagavad Gita sets the stage for a profound and timeless discourse on duty, morality, and self-realization. Amidst the preparations for a dharmic war (righteous war), Arjuna, the valiant Pandava prince, experiences a crippling moral crisis. Doubts cloud...

Shri Krishna: As a child, Lord Krishna had shown the path of Yamalok to the Eight Demons.

Krishna Leela: Lord Krishna started his leela when he was younger. In the form of Baal, God killed not one, not two, but eight Asuras. Krishna Aur Kans: When Devaki and Vasudev got married, there was an All India Radio. This...

The Purpose of Life’s Journey – II, What is Bhagavata Dharma?

The Purpose of Life's Journey – II, What is Bhagavata Dharma? In the last write-up we had discussed the sequence following a question posed by Vasudeva, father of Lord Krishna, to Narada Muni.  The question was: What is Bhagavata Dharma? Narada Muni in turn recalled that...

Sanat Kumaras – The Four Adorable Kids of the Universe

Srimad Bhagavatam, Mahatmyam, Chapter One Sloka 20: Sapthaha sravane.. Sanaka munis once told Sage Narada that Srimad Bhagavatam is the ideal book that has the answer to all troubles and turmoil of the soul. Who...

Krishna’s departure and re-incarnation

Srimad Bhagavatam Mahatmyam, Chapter 3 Sloka 54: Sri Sootha said: When Sri Krishna decided to leave the earth for his abode, the Lord gave a philosophical discourse enshrined in Volume 11 (Ekadasa Skandam) of Srimad Bhagavatam to this favourite and ardent disciple...
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