SRI SANKARACHARYA JAYANTHI

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 5/15/2013 12:06:00 PM

'Today is Sri Shankaracharya Jayanthi. He is the greatest philosopher in Hinduism. On this auspicious occasion a Sanskrit film from youtube is posted here.   Sankara [also known as Śaṅkara Bhagavatpādācārya and Ādi Śaṅkarācārya (788 CE - 820 CE)] was born to the nambudiri brahmana couple, Sivaguru and Aryamba, in a little village called Kaladi in Kerala. To read more on his life click here'

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Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 5/13/2013 4:11:00 AM

'HAPPY AKSHAYA TRITIYA MAY MOTHER SRI SRI LAKSHMI BLESS YOU WITH WEALTH AND PROSPERITY The word "Akshaya" means imperishable or eternal - that which never diminishes. Initiations made or valuables bought on this day are considered to bring success or good fortune. Buying gold is a popular activity on Akshaya Tritiya, as it is the ultimate symbol of wealth and prosperity. Gold and gold jewelry bought and worn on this day signify never diminishing (...)'

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THE GOSPEL OF SRI RAMAKRISHNA

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 4/28/2013 10:13:00 AM

'CHAPTER-6;PART-II:THE MASTER WITH THE BRAHMO DEVOTEES (I)  Wednesday, November 15, 1882 Master at the circus: Sri Ramakrishna, accompanied by Rakhal and several other devotees, came to Calcutta in a carriage and called for M. at the school where he was teaching.  Then they all set out for the Maidan.  Sri Ramakrishna wanted to see the Wilson Circus.  As the carriage rolled along the crowded Chitpore Road, his joy was very great.  Like a lit(...)'

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RAM NAVAMI: BIRTHDAY OF LORD RAMA

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 4/23/2013 10:50:00 AM

'Ram Navami was celebrated on Saturday, the 20th April, 2013 at Belur Math with simple puja and Ramnam Sankirtan was performed on that day.  Below is the Ram Navami day decoration done at Belur Math. Ramnavami or the birthday of Lord Rama falls on the 9th day of the bright fortnight of the month of Chaitra (March-April). Ramnavami is one of the most important festivals of the Hindus, particularly the Vaishnava sect of the Hindus. On this aus(...)'

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 4/11/2013 11:04:00 AM

'WISHING ALL READERS HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR In April month all the southern States and most of the north India will celebrate New year starting from 13th April.                                                      To Read more click here. '

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HOLI-2013

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 3/26/2013 11:54:00 AM

'Sri Krishna and Sri Radha HAPPY HOLI TO ALL VISITORS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. Holi is a festival that is usually celebrated right after winters. It is celebrated in the month of March-April. This is a colorful festival celebrated with much joy and fervor all over northern India. The most famous Holi is played in Vrindavan-Mathura regions of the state of Uttar Pradesh. This year holi is celebrated on 27th March. To read more on Holi Festiva(...)'

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KUMBH MELA PHOTOS- 2013

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 3/24/2013 11:26:00 AM

'The Kumbh Mela at Allahabad is believed to be the largest religious gathering on earth. It is held every 12 years on the banks of the 'Sangam'- the confluence of the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati.  The Mela alternates between Nasik, Allahabad, Ujjain and Haridwar every three years. The one celebrated at the Holy Sangam in Allahabad is the largest and holiest of them. Kumbh means a pitcher and Mela means fair in Hindi. The pilgrimage is h(...)'

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RAMAKRISHNA BIRTHDAY PHOTOS

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 3/18/2013 10:22:00 AM

'SRI RAMAKRISHNA BIRTHDAY PUBLIC FUNCTION WAS HELD ON 17.3.13. HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS OF THE OCCASION.'

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SRI RAMAKRISHNA BIRTHDAY

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 3/13/2013 1:40:00 PM

'TODAY IS SRI RAMAKRISHNA'S 178TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. SOME SCENES AT BELUR MATH'

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SHIVARATRI

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 3/10/2013 5:24:00 AM

' Shivalingam  TODAY IS MAHASHIVARATRI. MAY LORD SHIVA BLESS ALL WITH DEVOTION, KNOWLEDGE, JOY AND PEACE. Devotees waiting in queue at Kalyaneshwar Shiva Temple near Belur Math To Read More on Shivararatri Click here'

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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 3/7/2013 9:11:00 AM

'Chapter 6: THE MASTER WITH THE BRAHMO DEVOTEES (I) DUTIES DROP AWAY WITH DEEPENING OF SPIRITUAL MOOD: "After a man has attained samādhi all his actions drop away. All devotional activities, such as worship, japa, and the like, as well as all worldly duties, cease to exist for such a person. At the beginning there is much ado about work. As a man makes progress toward God, the outer display of his work becomes less and less-so much so that he cannot even sing the name and(...)'

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THE GOSPEL OF SRI RAMAKRISHNA

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 2/20/2013 9:38:00 AM

'Chapter 6: THE MASTER WITH THE BRAHMO DEVOTEES (I) PART-II: Three types of gurus: "Like the physicians, there are three types of religious teachers.  The inferior teacher only gives instruction to the disciples but makes no inquiries about their progress.  The mediocre teacher, for the good of the student, makes repeated efforts to bring the instruction home to him, begs him to assimilate it, and shows him love in many other ways.  But ther(...)'

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VASANT PANCHAMI

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 2/12/2013 6:06:00 AM

'Saraswati  As 'Diwali' – the festival of light – is to Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and prosperity, and 'Navaratri' is to Durga, goddess of power and valor, Vasant Panchami is to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and arts. This festival is celebrated every year on the 5th day or ‘Panchami’ of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Magha, which falls during January-February. This year it is celebrate on 14th February, 2013. Vasant Pancha(...)'

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MEDITATION STEPS

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 1/28/2013 10:12:00 AM

'Meditation is the key to Peace, Knowledge and Eternal Joy. In this world of stress and turmoil we need to find a remedy to over come them. Here is given a video narrating about the steps of Meditation given in Raja Yoga, one of the spiritual paths of Hinduism. To Read More on Guided Meditation (Click this link). COURTESY: Youtube.com'

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GOSPEL OF SRI RAMAKRISHANA

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 1/23/2013 10:17:00 AM

'CHAPTER-IV PART-1:THE MASTER WITH THE BRAHMO DEVOTEES (I) October 28, 1882 IT WAS SATURDAY. The semi-annual Brahmo festival, celebrated each autumn and spring, was being held in Benimadhav Pal's beautiful garden house at Sinthi, about three miles north of Calcutta. The house stood in a secluded place suited for contemplation. Trees laden with flowers, artificial lakes with grassy banks, and green arbours enhanced the beauty of the grounds. Just as the fleecy cloud(...)'

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MAKAR SANKRANTI

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 1/13/2013 12:08:00 PM

'Sankranti or Sankranthi marks the transition of the Sun into Makara rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. Traditionally, this has been one of many harvest days in India. Owing to the vast geography and diversity of culture in India, this festival is celebrated for innumerable reasons and in innumerable ways depending on the climate, agricultural environment, cultural background and location. On this day children fly kites. Date and signif(...)'

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PONGAL

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 1/13/2013 12:30:00 AM

'WISH YOU ALL HAPPY PONGAL AND MAKARA SANKRANTHI Thai Pongal (தை பொங்கல்) or Pongal (பொங்கல்) is a thanksgiving or harvest festival celebrated in South India at the end harvest season. It is one of the most important festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry of India and also in Sri Lanka. Pongal marks the beginning of the northward journey of the Sun from its southernmost-limit, a movement traditionally referred to as uttarayana. It coincides wi(...)'

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HANUMAN JAYANTHI

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 1/11/2013 8:51:00 AM

'Hanuman Hanuman Jayanti or Hanumath Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Hanuman, the Vanara god and is considered as an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is widely venerated throughout India. Hanuman is an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, and is worshipped for his unflinching devotion to the god. From early morning, devotees flock Hanuman temples to worship him. Hanuman Jayanti is an important festival of Hindus. Hanuman is the symbo(...)'

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PARABLE: SUCH INDEED IS MAYA!

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 1/3/2013 12:27:00 PM

'Narada Once Narada besought the Lord of the universe, "Lord, show me that Maya of Thine which can make the impossible possible." The Lord nodded assent. Subsequently the Lord one day set out on a travel with Narada. After going some distance, He felt very thirsty and fatigued. So He sat down and told Narada, "Narada, I feel much thirsty; please get me a little water from somewhere."   Narada at once ran in search of water. Finding no wate(...)'

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CHRISTMAS-2012

Author : Jnanaswarupan      Blog : Spiritual guide For All      Date : 12/23/2012 10:43:00 AM

'Best Wishes and Prayer to all Readers  More on this page'

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