The Fire and The Flowers

Both fire and flowers are used extensively in temples. There are two primary events utilizing them in Lord’s service:  ho:mam and va:hana se:va. The role of fire in Ho:mam Ho:mam is the

Ashtakshari Mantra and its Role in your Life

Ashta:kshari Mantra reveals the beautiful ever-lasting bond between you and the supreme power, God. Even if you realized this truth from a guru through the mantra or not, the bond existed and will continue to exist forever.

Lord Krishna, the conqueror of Manmadha

Manmadha is personified desire, especially related to sensual pleasure. Madhanam in Sanskrit means ‘to churn’, example: churning of curd is dadi madhanam, churning of ocean is saagara madhanam. The personified desire, manmadha churns our manas (man madhanam). 

Don’t Leave Your Dreams

Each one of us dream of attaining something, big or small. These dreams/goals drive our lives. They fall into four categories. The first category is physical or material gain for quenching the thirst of your body, needs of family and/or