Let our Bhakthi Grow, not Swell

On the pretext of modernization, if one redesigns and rebuilds a temple—altering even the deity’s form, the rituals, and the methods of worship—it is not a sign of progress. It is, in fact, a deviation from the sacred traditions established

Puzzle in a poem

In 1973, Sri Ka:nchi Annagara:cha:rya Swami eulogized the glory of Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamiji through a heart-felt outpouring poem on a huge stage in a meeting. Back then, the two verses of the poem were printed in a famous

The Must-see Mirror

We must keep our eyes open to see the glowing light. We must keep our manas ‘open’ to ‘see’ the indwelling God. However, do we know where the manas is and what it means to keep it open? We

The Insatiable

o:m asmad gurubhyo: namaha padma:sano:pavistam parapada yugale: nivista chaitanyam parathatthva bo:dha mudram parama gurum para:nkusam vande: Once you start, you can’t stop. We hear this kind of advertisements or expressions about foods such as pringles chips, pani

Meerabai’s Compositions now in Urdu

The celebrated bhakthi poet-saint of 16th century, Meerabai dedicated her life in love for Lord Krishna. Earlier, a selection of her work was translated into English. Later, two films and a documentary were made exemplifying her. Furthermore, a musical