by Srimadhan Varadarajan | Sep 21, 2015 | Books, scriptures and book reviews
There are five fold duties for an individual – Duty to god, fore-fathers, guests, his relations & Self. What is the duty to self? This boils down to a simple question. What is the duty to self? Duty to self is why we are born. i.e To realize oneself. How do...
by Srimadhan Varadarajan | Apr 14, 2015 | Bhakthi maarga
காயத்ரியைக் காட்டிலும் சிறந்த மந்திரம் இல்லை. தாயை விஞ்சிய தெய்வம் இல்லை. காசியை விஞ்சிய புண்ணிய தீர்த்தம் இல்லை, அது போல எகாதசியை விஞ்சிய விரதம் இல்லை. எனவேதான் நாராயணீயம் பாடிய நாராயண பட்டத்திரி இந்த கலி காலத்தில் எளிதில் இறைவன் அருள் கிட்ட இறைவனிடம் நம்மை...
by Srimadhan Varadarajan | Apr 14, 2015 | Hindu temples
This temple is the lone temple for Bheesma Pitamah in the world. As he is a son of Ganga, his temple is also in the banks of Ganga. This temple was built in 1961. Some proclaim that he is Lord Shiva’s incarnation and is one of the Ashta vasu’s. Some...
by Srimadhan Varadarajan | Apr 10, 2015 | Bhakthi maarga
Whenever I visit a Jeeva Samadhi/Temple, I am comfortable in the having the Prasad (food) offered to God and Vibuthi, Kumkum etc. However I feel awkward in the wearing the garland that the God has worn. The same goes with the dress of the god. Can I wear the dhothi...
by Srimadhan Varadarajan | Apr 8, 2015 | Bhakthi maarga
“தலையறுப் புண்டும் சாவேன் சத்தியங் காண்மின் ஐயா” Thirumalai 1, Thondaraipodi Azhwar English Translation: Even if you cut my head, “I” will not die, I swear Thondaradipodi Azhwar in his Thirumalai aserts that even if you cut off his head, he...
