Jagannath, The Charioteer
Kato:panishad uses a metaphor ratha, chariot for human body. If the body is a chariot, who is traveling in it? Who is its charioteer? What kind of horses does this body chariot have? What are the reins of its horses?
Badrinath – Deva Bhumi, Veda Bhumi and Manthra Bhumi
Back in 1954 when the commute to Badrinath hills was harder than one can imagine and when weather was much more colder for commoners, HH Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamiji traveled along with 300 priests and devotees to conduct a
Pujya Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swami, A Strong Pillar
Today, society is marching “ahead” scientifically and technologically. However, such advancement can become useful only if it is based on a strong foundation of values from spiritual and devotional knowledge. When science and technology do not have this foundation,
Proximity to Paramathma
Parma:thma, the supreme being is an everlasting experienceable blissful truth. If you have a genuine desire to attain proximity to God, samhitha and many other parts of the Vedas give you the means… Archakasya thu
The Sacred Bath, Abhishekam
Have you ever wondered about the purpose of the sacred bath, abhishekam, to God? The ingredients used in this bath are generally five-fold: milk, curd, ghee, honey, and fresh fruits. It is not the typical soap and shampoo that