Mathuranathji: Meaning
Mathuranathji does not mean “lord of Mathura.”It means we should create a beautiful space in our souls which is as pure and holy as Mathura. We can do this by reflecting on our thoughts and feelings every day … Read more...
Category: God’s Corner
PurushaMriga & Bhima
The PurushaMriga is a strange Sphinx-like mythical creature. This divine creature has the face of a serene rishi and the body of a lion-like animal. The PurushaMriga, an ardent devotee of Shiva is not visible to mortals. It is believed … Read more...
Sunashepa: Bali Ka Bakra
Does Putra Moha blind us to the flaws of our children? As parents, are we doing our best to rectify the erroneous thoughts of our children? Do we sensitize them to the pain of others? This not so popular story … Read more...
Athi Varadar & His Unique Realm
Athi Varadar pacifies Saraswati
One day, Goddess Lakshmi and Saraswati go to Lord Brahma and ask him who he thought was superior: Lakshmi or Saraswati. Brahma says Lakshmi is the superior of the two. Saraswati, Brahma’s wife takes away Brahma’s … Read more...
Lakshmi Narasimha at Pazhaya Seevaram
The Sthala Purana
The Sthala Purana is a section of the Brahmanda Purana. Three disciples of sage Vikanasaru – Maharishis Athri, Bharathwaja and Kashyap wrote this Purana.
A Kshetra is a sacred place which is usually located at the confluence … Read more...
Sarabha, Pratyangira and Gandaberunda
Narasimha, the fourth avatar of Vishnu, does not disappear after killing Hiranyakashipu. The Shiva Puran reveals some interesting details about the second half of this story. Why did Shiva have to incarnate as the Sarabha? What does the Gandaberunda symbolise? … Read more...
Dushera Rituals For Shrinathji
The Dushera rituals practised by the followers of Pushti Marg, the path of Grace, are extremely symbolic. We can come closer to God, any God, if we reflect on these rituals for a while.
Ankuraropan
These Dushera rituals are usually … Read more...