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RAMAYANAM IN SRILANKA -AN INTRODUCTION

The Srimad Ramayana, composed by Sage Valmiki, is a sacred epic that chronicles the lives of Lord Rama and Mother Sita, the incarnations of Vishnu and Lakshmi. Comprising 24,000 ve…

JagathAcharyar Swamy Ramanuja original paadukaas being worshipped since 800 years at Sri Kongil Aachaan Ashram in Srirangam

After a severe twelve-year drought in Melnadu, an elderly couple relocated to the banks of the Cauvery near the holy Sri Ranga Kshetra. This migration is connected to the history o…

LORD KRISHNA’S ASHTA SAKHI TEMPLES NEAR BARSAANA VRINDAVAN.. An Introduction

Braj Bhumi is a sacred 168-mile region centered around Mathura that encompasses holy sites such as Vrindavan, Goverdhan, and Barsana. It is revered as the location where Lord Krish…

(Part 57)  THE JOURNEY INTO LIGHT..         Musings of a Soul Returning  to Its Eternal Home

The author recounts a spiritual pilgrimage that evolves from visiting sacred historical sites into a profound personal realization of their connection to the lineage of Swamy Mudal…

(Part 56)  THE JOURNEY INTO LIGHT..           Musings of a Soul Returning  to Its Eternal Home

Drawing from the teachings of Śrī Rāmānuja, the article emphasizes that a vital spiritual discipline is avoiding *Bhāgavata Apacāra*, or the act of judging or insulting a devotee o…

LORD KRISHNA’S VISHWAROOPA DARSHAN TEMPLE AT KANCHIPURAM.

At a temple in Kanchipuram, Lord Krishna is worshipped as Pandava Dhootha Perumal, honoring his legendary role as the messenger for the Pandavas during the Mahabharata. The text al…

Lord Krishna replies ….. “Everyone is drawn to me, but I am drawn to her!”

As Krishna departs Gokula to vanquish the demon Kamsa, he encounters Radharani and becomes deeply captivated by her presence. When the driver Akrura asks who she is, Krishna explai…

(Part 55)  THE JOURNEY INTO LIGHT.. Musings of a Soul Returning  to Its Eternal Home

The article explores whether spiritual identity is determined by birth or virtue, using the lives of Rāmānuja’s diverse disciples to demonstrate that true devotion transcends socia…

Dear Chennai

In this nostalgic letter, the author expresses her deep, enduring love for her hometown, Chennai, celebrating its unique ability to embrace modern evolution while maintaining its t…

(Part 54)  THE JOURNEY INTO LIGHT.. Musings of a Soul Returning  to Its Eternal Home

Through a pilgrimage to sacred sites, the author reflects on the life of Swamy Mudaliāṇḍān to understand the core values of the Śrī Vaiṣṇava lineage. The journey reveals that true …

(Part 53)  THE JOURNEY INTO LIGHT.. Musings of a Soul Returning  to Its Eternal Home

Through stories of great spiritual teachers like Śrī Rāmānuja and his disciples, this article explores the idea that true wisdom is measured by humility and selfless service rather…

ThiruKannapuram Lord Sowriraja perumal and Vibheeshana

The Thirukannapuram Divyadesam Sowriraja Perumal Temple, located near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, is one of the five sacred Krishraranya Kshetrams. The temple's main deity is Thiru N…