Vallabhacharya uses the phrase, “Pathati Sura surte Sada” in the 9th verse of the Shree Yamunashtakam. Why does he mention Surdas in particular? Who is Surdas? What can we learn from his life? Well, it all begins with….
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Vaikuntha Kamalajaa and Yamunaji
Sayana Thakura and ArdhHariLakshmi
In all Hindu temples, we follow the rituals prescribed in scriptures like the Panchartra Agama, Vaikhanasa Agama, Sarada Tilaka etc. But the Jagannath temple of Puri is unique because Vallabhacharya (Mahaprabhuji) wove several elements of Vaishnavism, … Read more...
Yama, Yami & Nirrti
We make sense of the world around us based on our fears, weaknesses, biases and perceptions. And with time, we unknowingly change the meanings of words and the attributes of our gods and goddesses to match our thoughts and beliefs.… Read more...
Yamunaji And Her Many Names
Yamunaji has many names. And we can learn a lot more about Yamunaji’s other traits when we reflect on the interesting stories related to each of her names.
Viraja
According to the Brahma Vaivarta Puran, Yumunaji was initially known as … Read more...
Saraswati and Yamunaji
Vallabhacharya says, “The naïve Vrajwasis could practise Bhakti easily. But knowledge and awareness too help us understand the value of Bhakti. The confluence of Ganga, Yamunaji and Saraswati at Prayag symbolises that we should create the right sangam of our … Read more...
Ganga and Yamunaji
Vallabhacharya says, “Yaya charana padmaja” in the fifth verse of the Shree Yamunashtakam because Yamunaji alone can complement the passion, ego, fearlessness and tempestuous nature of Ganga with her bhakti for Krishna.
Ganga’s Swaroop
In this sculpture, Ganga sways to … Read more...
Dhruva, Parashara and Yamunaji
Dhruva and Parashara are familiar entities. But why does Vallabhacharya mention these two names specifically in the fourth verse of the Shree Yamunashtakam? Do they have something in common? Let’s read the details of their stories and find out…