Lord Sri Ranganatha Swami Prayer. Anandha Roope Nija Bhodha Roope Bhakthi Swaroope Sruthi Murthy Roope | Govindha Devabila Deva Deve Sri Ranga Range Mathaa Namaami || Meaning: Embodiment of joy, preacher of true knowledge, truth personified, the living legend of vedas, who has embarked on to the hearts of all, , Let my thoughts concentrate […]
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Shukalmbaradharam – sanskrit sloka on lord Ganesh with meaning
This is a prayer offered to lord Ganesh to remove all obstacles from the path to success in the task/goal we are about to start / pursuing. This is prayed before starting any new work. This is very important prayer for Hindus. Shuklambaradharam Vishnum Shashi Varnam Chaturbhujam Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayet Sarva Vighnopashantaye शुक्लाम्बरधरम् विष्णुम् शशि […]
Dhyanamulam Guru – Sanskrit prayer on mentor/guide with meaning
This is a famous prayer on teacher/ mentor(Guru). In Indian tradition, a Guru is considered very important. This is a prayer for guru/teacher. In this prayer we learn that, form feet, words and grace are all important for success. Even if you achieve everything, you need grace of Guru for liberation. Dhyaana-Muulam Gurur-Muurtih Puujaa-Muulam Gurur-Padam […]
Asatoma sadgamaya -peace prayer in sanskrit with meaning
ऊँ असतोम सद्गमय, तमसोमा ज्योतिर्गमय । मृत्योर्मा अमृतंगमया, ऊँ शान्ति शान्ति शान्तिः ।। Om! Asatoma Sadgamaya, Tamasoma Jyotirgamaya, Mrityorma Amritamgamaya, Om Shanti, Shanti, Shantihi!
Who are all the Hindu gods and from where they come
There are multiple things to know. Just list of names don’t help understand the concept of god in Hinduism. Just do some research on polytheism and monotheism… it is a much debated topic among the best of the brains of philosophers around the world on which( poly or mono) Hinduism follows. Which is good […]
The naming ceremony of Krishna and Balaram
Garga, the family priest of the Yadus, came to Vraja at the request of Vasudeva. Nanda duly received him and said: – “You are versed in the Vedas and you are the author of an astrological treatise. Please perform the Naming ceremony of the two boys.” Garga replied: “I am known as the priest […]
The killing of puthana
Nanda performed the birth ceremony of his son with great pomp. His gifts knew no bounds. Vishnu was worshipped and there was plenty in Vraja. The time came for payment of the year’s dues to Kansa. So Nanda left Gokula in charge of the Gopas and himself went with the dues to Mathura. Vasudeva learned […]
The fear of Kansa
Sura Sena was the chief of the Yadus and ruled over the town of Mathura. It is a sacred town. Once upon a time, at Mathura. Vasudeva drove in his chariot with his newly married wife Devaki. Kansa, the son of Ugrasena, held the reins of the horses himself, so eager was he to […]
The birth of Krishna
Six sons of Devaki were killed, one by one, by Kansa. The seventh, the abode of Vishnu, whom they call Ananta, appeared in the womb of Devaki, causing both joy and grief to his parents. Vishnu, summoned Yoga Maya and commanded her as follows. “Rohini, wife of Vasudeva, dwells in Gokula the kingdom of […]