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Ramanujacharya: A great teacher of Sri Vaishanavism
The exceptional life of Ramanujacharya comprised deep devotion, astute scholarship and extraordinary compassion. Looking at the exceptional life of Ramanujacharya
Ramanujacharya was a famous theologian and philosopher who was born in 1017 CE in the village of Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu. He was one of the most famous propagators of Sri Vaishnavism that is dedicated to the worship of Lakshmi and Narayan. His thesis and interpretations of famous sacred texts have borne the test of time while his form of devotionalism greatly influenced the Bhakti movement.
Talking about Ramanujacharya on Day 37 of Hari Katha during Lockdown period, famous spiritual leader, Morari Bapu, said India has had a great tradition wherein most Avatars hailed from the North of the country, and most Acharyas (spiritual teachers) came from the South; Ramanujacharya, Nimbarakcharya, Shankaracharya, Vallabhacharya and Madhavacharya being a
Sadhana Panchakam – 5 steps that can take you to Nirvana Updated Feb 04, 2021 | 15:38 IST
As advocated by Adi Shankaracharya, here are some easy steps that a devotee can follow to achieve salvation. Sadhana Panchakam – 5 steps that can take you to Nirvana
Adi Shankaracharya was a powerful, irrepressible spiritual torrent that emerged from Kaladi in Kerala in 14th century and left an enduring impact on Hindu religious beliefs in the subcontinent. He consolidated the various philosophical currents in Hinduism and established its four main centres so as the conjoin and strengthen its structure. An ardent advocate of Advaita or non-duality, he wrote compelling and definitive commentaries on the Vedas, Upanishads, Brahma Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita. He travelled relentlessly across the length and breadth of the subcontinent propagating and institutionalizing his thesis. What is exemplary is that he achieved his entire life’s mission in merely 32 year
The incredible link between Lord Ganesha and the alphabet ‘V’! Updated Jan 21, 2021 | 13:13 IST
Lord Ganesha is one of the most popular deities in the Hindu pantheon. Here’s a look at how alphabet V defines his various facets. Lord Ganesha
Ganesha is sketched, illustrated, and worshipped in a multitude of ways. From the twists of a few linear representations around the famous elephant trunk to the elaborate week-long festival in Maharashtra as well as other parts of the country to celebrate him, Ganesha is the first-worshipped deity in Hinduism. Interestingly, Ganesha Chaturthi even came to be associated with India’s struggle for independence from the British rule. Considered extremely astute and wise, Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is known to be a patron of arts and the sciences. On Day 34 of Hari Katha during Lockdown, spiritual leader Morari Bapu talked about the deity’s various facets which are represented through
Unraveling the mystique of Parshurama’s personality
Here’s a look at the dynamic yet perplexing character of Bhagavan Parshurama. Parshurama
In the tradition of 10 avatars in Hinduism, one prominent avatar is Parshurama; Akshaya Tritiya is considered his birth anniversary. In order of appearance, he is sixth in the chain and popularly known as the
Avesha Avatar i.e. an incarnation of rage. On Day 32 of Hari Katha during Lockdown, spiritual leader Morari Bapu, explained that an avatar’s anger cannot be compared with that of an ordinary human and it is important not to take it literally, but to understand the meaning of the term through Gurumukh – as explained by a bona fide spiritual master.