Thursday, May 9, 2024

Spiritual Readings

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 Secret to Multiply Bhakti – Sri Krishna

Srimad Bhagavatam, Mahatmyam, Chapter One Sloka 9: Bhaktourkha... Translation: I shall tell you the secret of what multiplies Bhakti at all times and create love for Sri Krishna. Listen carefully. Interpretation: Shri Suthan further stokes the...

The Secret Mantra For Moksha – Sri Krishna

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...

Guru, Sri Krishna and Chintamani

Srimad Bhagavatam, Mahatmyam, Chapter One Sloka 6: Shreysam el bhave . Translation: Among all the virtues, which is the topmost, among purity which is the most important, what is the path that leads to Krishna? Please tell me.

Do not fear Kaliyuga when YOU are the Master

Srimad Bhagawatham, Mahatmyam, Chapter One Sloka 5: Ihaghore Kalouprapte..

Model your life on Vaishnavars

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?

A Spot of Darkness Dispelled by A Thousand Suns

Says Shaunaka: Hey Suthan, Master who has the power of a thousand suns, please dispel and destroy the darkness in me caused due to lack of knowledge by narrating the stories in Srimad Bhagawatham.

Is Knowledge All-Powerful?

Suthan, one of the most knowledgeable persons, a receptacle of wisdom, walks into a holy place called Nimishe where the rishis were performing a sacrifice for 12 years. After making him comfortable, Shaunaka approaches him with a request: to narrate the story of Srimad Bhagawatham.

Spiritual Journey through Mahatmyam(“Glory of the Goddess”)

We start our spiritual journey through the Mahatmyam which describes the importance of Srimad Bhagawatham.

Srimad Bhagavatam – The Supreme Purana

Narada Muni spins Veda Vyasa’s sorrow to supreme joy  HARI OM After having written 17 voluminous and scholarly works (puranas) on various religious and philosophical matters, the author, Sri Veda Vyas felt a strong wave...

Transform Your Life By Keeping Good Company

Keeping good company is as important as life. It enhances the quality of life, thinking and the soul’s quest for Atma Nirvana. Keeping good company has many virtues. The Puranas often speak of the benefits that one can derive through Satsang. It can transform your...
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