One day Narada decides to visit all the teertha sthalas in Bhoomi. He knows the Kali Yuga is going on in Bhoomi. So he does not expect people to be extremely devout or spiritual. But he feels shocked when he … Read more...
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Daan And Its Various Facets
Daan: Meaning
Daan is essentially an act of charity given spontaneously to a Brahmin. It is optional. We feel like helping someone. So we practise Daan. We are not obliged or compelled to do so in any way. And we … Read more...
Sri Lakshmi’s son Ekavira
Lakshmi and Vishnu
One day Surya and his son Revanta mount Uchhaisravas and decide to meet Lord Vishnu in Vaikunta. When Mahalakshmi sees the luminous body of her brother Ucchaisravas her heart brims over with love. She recollects how they … Read more...
My Shree Yamunashtakam: Shunya, Ananta & Nimit
From Shunya to Ananta
These infinite spiritual journeys of mine can never end. The more frequent the journeys the deeper the bond that I share with the divine. I will keep oscillating from Shunya to Ananta, keep taking birth after … Read more...
My Shree Yamunashtakam : Verse 9
Aham Brahmasmi
Shri Vallabhacharya says:
Tav ashtakam Muda, Pathati Sura surte Sada,
Samasta Durit akshayo Bhavati Vahe Mukunde Ratih,
Taya Sakala Siddhiyo Murari pushya Santyush yati
Swavabhava Vijayo Bhavet Vadhati Vallabha Shree Hareh. (9)
I chant your ashtakam with joy … Read more...
My Shree Yamunashtakam: Verse 8
Using my discrimination
In the eighth verse Shri Vallabhacharya says:
Stutim Tav Karoti Kah Kamalaja sapatni Priye
Har er yadhanu Sevaya Bhavati Soukhya Mumokshya tah
Iya Tava Kath adhika Sakala Gopika Sangamah,
Smara Shramajala nabhi Sakal Gatra jai Sangamah (8)… Read more...
My Shree Yamunashtakam Verse 7
Seeing through my illusions
In the seventh verse, Shri Vallabhacharya says:
Mam Astu Tav Sannidhou, Tanu navat vameta vata
Na Durlabh tama Rati, Muraripou Mukunda Priye,
Atho stutavat Lalanaa Suradhuni Param Sangamaat.
Tava iva Bhuvi Keertita Nat Kadapi Pushti Sthitai … Read more...