Ink and Insight

At the heart of the recent educational retreat in Dallas, TX was an enriching five-day deep dive into the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, led by Swamiji, with a special emphasis on Chapter 7 – Jnana Vijnana Yoga. This

Sandalwood on a Donkey’s Back?

An old story speaks of a gurukul where one student stayed on for several years beyond the usual course duration. Many of his peers had completed their learning and gone on to live their lives. Years later, these former students

The Common and the Uncommon

It was around 6:00 p.m. A crowd had gathered for an event at a temple. Microphones, bright lights, a videographer, fans, and more were in place. HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji addresses the crowd. What is

Magic Mirrors

Today, mirrors come in all sorts of shapes and curves, each serving a different purpose. Some reflect your image accurately, while others make you appear thinner, taller, shorter, or wider. A broken mirror offers a fragmented reflection; a dusty

What Flows from Sanskrit, Lives in Telugu

Sanskrit is a sacred and scholarly language with a vast body of philosophical, poetic, and scientific texts. It is the most refined ancient language. Telugu is sometimes called "the Italian of the East" for its