na rūpam asyeha tathopalabhyatenānto na chādir na cha sampratiṣhṭhāaśhvattham enaṁ su-virūḍha-mūlamasaṅga-śhastreṇa dṛiḍhena chhittvātataḥ padaṁ tat parimārgitavyaṁyasmin gatā na nivartanti bhūyaḥtam eva chādyaṁ puruṣhaṁ prapadyeyataḥ pravṛittiḥ prasṛitā purāṇī The real form of this tree is not perceived in this world, neither its beginning nor end, nor its continued existence. But this deep-rooted aśhvatth tree must be … Continue reading [Bhagavad Gita] – Chapter 15 verse 3-4
[Bhagavad Gita] – Chapter 4 verse 8
paritrāṇāya sādhūnāṁ vināśhāya cha duṣhkṛitāmdharma-sansthāpanārthāya sambhavāmi yuge yuge To protect the righteous, to annihilate the wicked, and to reestablish the principles of dharma I appear on this earth, age after age. Having stated in the last verse that God descends in the world, he now states the three reasons for doing so: 1) To annihilate … Continue reading [Bhagavad Gita] – Chapter 4 verse 8
[Bhagavad Gita] – Chapter 14 verse 18
ūrdhvaṁ gachchhanti sattva-sthā madhye tiṣhṭhanti rājasāḥ jaghanya-guṇa-vṛitti-sthā adho gachchhanti tāmasāḥ Those situated in the mode of goodness rise upward; those in the mode of passion stay in the middle; and those in the mode of ignorance go downward. Shree Krishna explains that the reincarnation of the souls in their next birth is linked to the guṇas that … Continue reading [Bhagavad Gita] – Chapter 14 verse 18
As quoted by Hari – 3
There are two kinds of vision. One from the cones and rods, One from the mind and God. Vision from an eye is maya, perishing. Vision from mind is what defines you. Vision from eyes will fade with time. Beauty doesn't last longer, youth doesn't last longer, figure doesn't last longer. What lasts even beyond … Continue reading As quoted by Hari – 3
Why is sandhyavandhanam an integral part of every brahmin.
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – One of our blog readers has penned an article on the importance of performing Trikaala Sandhyvandanam and other key anushtanams that we need to adhere to on a daily basis. With base reference to Maha Periyava the devotee has quoted from various Ithihasa/Puranas on the significance of doing … Continue reading Why is sandhyavandhanam an integral part of every brahmin.
[Quote | unQuote] – Day 3
Everyone you meet in your life, is fighting a battle you know nothing about. So always be kind.anonymous Be kind be humble. Never judge someone based on your thoughts about them. Behaviour based on situation is just like an effervesce, doesn't stay longer. Stay humble, give respect and take respect.
[Bhagavad Gita] – Chapter 2 verse 58
yadā sanharate chāyaṁ kūrmo ’ṅgānīva sarvaśhaḥindriyāṇīndriyārthebhyas tasya prajñā pratiṣhṭhitā One who is able to withdraw the senses from their objects, just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell, is established in divine wisdom. Attempting to quench the cravings of the senses by supplying them with their desired objects is like trying to dowse … Continue reading [Bhagavad Gita] – Chapter 2 verse 58
