Once, Vyasa decides to visit Naimisharanya. He feels happy on seeing Saunaka and other renowned sages. But feels surprised on seeing Rudraksha malas around their necks and foreheads adorned with Tripundras. Vyasa realizes that these sages believed that Shiva alone … Read more...
Category: God’s Corner
Brahmachari Krishna and Upavasi Durvasa
One day, Rukmini approaches Krishna and says, “Let’s take a break from our roles, Krishna. We deserve one..” Krishna arches His eyebrow questioningly and says, “Can we ever break away from our roles, Rukmini?” Rukmini looks at Krishna with exasperation … Read more...
Radha Vallabhlalji, Vyahula Utsav and Bhandirvan
Radha Vallabhlalji
People belonging to the Radha Vallabh sampradaya say, “Radha Vallabhlalji is a swaroop of Krishna in which Krishna plays one specific role – that of Radha’s consort.
Our guru, a Bhakti saint, Hith Harivansha Mahaprabhu enshrined an ancient … Read more...
Radha Rani becomes “Amrit Hasta”
A folk tale
Radha Rani loves her home in Barsana. As a manava, She usually forgets Her true nature. But at times, for a few fleeting moments She does experience Her divinity. Caught as she is between two lokas, Radha … Read more...
Maan Bhog and Grahan: Bhaav in Pushti Marg
We, Pushti Margiya Vaishnavs, often come across terms like “Maan Bhog” and “Grahan” while performing seva of our Nidhi Swaroop. Let us understand the bhaav of Maan Bhog first.
Maan Bhog: Bhaav in Pushti Marg
Many a times, we get … Read more...
Yali, Navagunjara, GajaSimha and Makara
Many composite creatures like NaraSimha, Kirti Mukha, Yali, NavaGunjara, Gaja Simha and Makara exist only in mythology and our imagination. When we reflect on their significance and read their stories, we can glean several insights..
Yali or Vyala
The Vyala, … Read more...
Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari
We have all heard of several aspects of Prakriti like Kali, Durga, Parvati, Yamuna, Ganga, Sakambhari et al. Each goddesses conveys a profound message through her swaroop and story. Through her incarnation as Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari, this goddess forces … Read more...