Sri Krishna: The epitome of absolute glory and greatness
All traditions assert that God is great. Lord Sri Krishna graphically demonstrates that Greatness. In the eleventh chapter of the Bhagavad-gita, Sri Krishna gives Arjuna a glimpse of His awe-inspiring greatness by displaying...
TULASIDASA: THE POET, REFORMER AND DEVOTEE PAR EXCELLENT
Today we observe Tulasidasa Jayanti—the birth of the poet, Hindu reformer, devotee, philosopher and most celebrated synthesizer of Hindu thought of recent.
Tulasidasa is regarded as the greatest Ramaite poet. He was...
SOORYA NARAYANA: THE LIGHT DIVINE
At the Summer Solstice, Makara Samkranti, the Sun is at its highest point in the sky. Many ancient cultures marked this date as significant, and the concept of Sun Worship is nearly as old as...
Clarifying the acquisition of wealth in Hinduism
Does Hinduism make no provision for the acquisition of wealth, or enjoyment upon earth? A widespread misconception and criticism of Hinduism is that its philosophy on life is all about ‘other-worldliness’ and...
Religion is a central element in the life of civilization
Religion satisfies the deep inward craving in man who wants spiritual consolation, solace and peace. Man cannot live by material comforts alone. A time comes in the life of...
Faith and trust in the Lord
There are certain events in our lives that have impacted upon us greatly; for example, the death of our parents or children while still young; separation of our parents; the failure of our...
The Four Types of Devotees
Bhagawaan Sri Krishna says:‘Four types of virtuous people worship Me, O Arjuna: (a) those in distress, (b) the seeker of material prosperity, (c) the seeker of knowledge, and, (d) the wise.’ (Gita 7.16)
The first type is...
The Glorious Heart of Sri Raama
What the Hindu and Indian civilization owe to Sri Rama cannot really be estimated. In the Valmiki Ramayana we read of the prophesy of Brahma: “As long as the hills stand and rivers flow, so...
Bhagavad Geeta Chapter 2, Verses 62-63
‘Brooding on the objects of the senses, man develops attachment to them; from attachment comes desire; from desire (unfulfilled), anger sprouts forth. From anger proceeds delusion; from delusion, confused memory – the loss of...
Varna Ashram – Division of Labour is based on action and inner quality
“The fourfold order was designated by Me classifying each by the different distribution of Guna and Karma. (Gita 4:13)
The division of society into four Varnas (Brahmanas, ...
