SHRI MADHAVNATH MAHARAJ INTRODUCTION Shri Madhavnath Maharaj (1857–1936) was a Hindu saint, and he was born and brought up in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, and he followed the Nath Sampradaya , founded by the Navnaths, nine Hindu saints of India. Shri Madhavnath Maharaj was born in the year 1857 in a pious Hindu family, at a village in Nashik District. Shri Madhavnath Maharaj attained divine bliss in a Vishnu temple at his young age, and after that, he went on a spiritual journey to Holy temples like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Rameshwaram, Somnath and the Samadhi Shrine of the Nava Naths (nine divine saints). After finishing his pilgrimage, He performed severe penance on the…
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SWAMI PARTHASARATHY INTRODUCTION Swami Parthasarathy, also known as Swamiji, is born in the year 1927 in Chennai, in a pious Hindu family, and he is a master of Vedanta, and one of the popular divine discourser in India, and he is an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna. He spread the Hindu Philosophies, Bhagavat Gita, Bhagavatham, Vedanta and the teachings of the Hindu Saints across the globe. Mata Sunandaji is Swamy Parthasarathy’s daughter, who is also a famous divine discourser, and and she learnt Vedanta and other spiritual related subjects from Swamy Parthasarathy. Swamy Parthasarathy is a well-educated and a noble person, and he has…
PREMA PANDURANG INTRODUCTION Prema Pandurang hails from a Hindu family in Tamil Nadu. She served as a Professor in Presidency College in Chennai for many years. She is the founder of charitable trusts, and she is a divine discourser, and performed divine lectures from Hindu Holy texts like Puranas, Bhagavat Gita and Bhagavatham. She is an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna, and used to deliver divine lectures by telling stories from the Puranas, and explain it in a simple and easily understandable manner. Prema Pandurang founded the Kshetropasna Trust situated near Sriperumbudur, for the purpose of spreading our Indian culture…
JAYAKRISHNA DIKSHITAR INTRODUCTION Brahmashri Vittaldas Jayakrishna Deekshithar, was born in Tamil Nadu, in a pious Hindu family, and he is the son of Brahmashri Rama Deekshithar. Vittaldas is one of the disciples of Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal, and Vittaldas learnt Vedas and Hindu holy texts in a proper manner, and visited holy temples of Lord Krishna. His guru, Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal had given the title “VITTALDAS” to him. Similar to his forefathers, Vittaldas is a great scholar and he has been giving divine discourses on Holy texts, and spreading the “SRI VITTAL BHAKTI SPIRIT” among the masses. Brahmashri Vittaldas used to regularly chant the…
The name of the festival is Janam Ashtami or Janmashtami. Introduction Janmashtami is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. On this occasion, a special pooja is dedicated to child Krishna and a lot of delicious delicacies are prepared. Hindus celebrate this occasion with a lot of zeal and fervor, throughout the world. Devotees dance with joy and Bhajans are sung throughout the day. Festival celebration Janmashtami is celebrated during the Ashtami of the Krishna Paksh or the eighth day of the dark fortnight, in the month of Bhadon i.e. either in the month of July or August. Janmashtami…
Paryushana Introduction Paryushana or Paryusan Parva is one of the two important festivals celebrated by Jains, the other festival being Diwali. The festival is known as Paryushana by Swetambaras sect, while the Digambaras celebrate the festival as Das Lakshana. The meaning of Paryushana is “abiding” or “coming together”. When is the festival celebrated? Paryushana is observed during the chaturya masa or a period of four months during monsoon when monks stay at one place due to rains. Paryushana festival is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi (Aug- Sep). Lord Mahavira used to start Paryushana on Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami, however after 150 years; the celebration was changed to…
TRIVIKRAMA PANDITACHARYA INTRODUCTION Sri Trivikrama Panditacharya was the famous disciple of Sri Madhvacharya, the great Dvaita philosopher. He was the composer of the Vayu Stuti, which is regarded as one of the famous Slokas among the Madhwa sect of people. Sri Trvivikrama Panditacharya’s father was Sri Subramanya Panditacharya and his son was Sri Narayana Panditacharya. Sri Trivikrama Panditacharya was a great scholar and he was the teacher of many Hindu kings. He won in several debates and was praised by the kings and the scholars for his great knowledge in Dvaita Philosophy. His son, Sri Narayana Panditacharya, composed the famous Madhwavijaya, the life history of Sri Madhvacharya. DIVINE WORKS Vayu Stuti Vishnu…
MANMOHAN ACHARYA INTRODUCTION Manmohan Acharya is a famous Odisha poet, writer and a publisher. He wrote poems in Sanskrit language, and he wrote songs for feature films also. He had translated the Gita Govinda of Jayadev as Gita Govind Rasavalli. Manmohan Acharya was born in the year 1967 in a village in Odisha in a pious Hindu family. WORKS Gitamohanam Gita-bhaaratam Gita milindam Palli-panchaasika Subhasa-charitam Sri Sivananda-Laharika Yati-giti-satakam Arjuna-Pratijnaa Shrita-kamalam Manmohan Acharya had received lot of awards for his contribution in Odhisha and Sanskrit literature. Dr. Acharya had died in Cuttack in the year 2013. Manmohan was a great devotee of Lord Krishna, and…
SWAMI SMARANANANDA INTRODUCTION Swami Smaranananda is a saint and the president of the Ramakrishna Mission. Smaranananda was born in the year 1929, in a village in Thanjavur in a pious Hindu family. He received Sanyasa from Swami Shankarananda, and become the administrative head of the Mumbai centre. And after some time, he went to Kolkata Ramakrishna Mission, and served there in various positions, and he also served in the famous education centre run by Ramakrishna Mission located near Belur Mutt, for more than 15 years. In the year 1991, he participated in the affairs of Sri Ramakrishna Mutt, Chennai. After Swami Atmasthananda, attained samadhi, Swami Smaranananda, had become the president in…
PARAMAHAMSA RAMCHANDRA DAS INTRODUCTION Paramahamsa Ramchandra Das (1912- 2003) was the chief saint of the Ram temple movement and president of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi. He actively participated in the Ramjanmabhoomi movement for several years, and his main aim is to construct Temples of Lord Ram throughout India, to stop killing the cows and to make India to prosper. His birth name was Chandreshwar Tiwari. He has become a saint at his younger age itself, and after becoming a saint, he was known as Ramchandra Das. He was born in the year 1912, in a pious Brahmin family, in a village in Bihar. Chandreshwar was brought up by…
SWAMI JAGADATMANANDA SARASWATI INTRODUCTION Swami Jagadatmananda Saraswati was born in the year 1961 in Tamil Nadu, and he is an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, and he is the disciple of Sri Swami Dayananda Saraswati since 1999 and he has become a Shaivite saint by H.H. Santalinga Ramaswami Adigalar of Perur Math, Coimbatore. He studied Vedas, Astrology and Sanskrit under a learned scholar and become a famous Pundit, and he built Sri Lalitambika temple and he is the Director of Sri Lalitambika Jyotisha Gurukula and also built a memorial for his Guru. Swamiji has completed his Ph.D. degree at Madurai…
SRI CHAKRADHAR SWAMI INTRODUCTION Sri Chakradhar Swami (13th century AD) was one of the most important saints of the Vaishnavism tradition. Shri Chakradhar Swami was born in a city in Gujarat, in a Holy Hindu family. He gave regional discourses, and through that, he helped the people to gain more confidence in their life, and made them to travel in the spiritual path. He asked the people to follow the practice of non-violence, to feed the hungry people, and to chant the glorious names of Lord Krishna. He lived a simple life by taking alms. He is the founder of Mahanubhava Sampradaya of Vaishnavism in the year 1267,…
SANT RAM CHARAN INTRODUCTION Sant Ram Charan (1720–1799) is the founder of Ramsnehi Sampradaya for initiating Rama Bhakti, and to spread the greatness of Lord Rama amongst the people. He is a sincere devotee of Lord Rama, and used to regularly chant the Rama Mantra, “JAI SRIRAM” throughout his life. Ram Charan was born in a village in Rajasthan in the year 1720, and his birth name was “Ram Kishan”. Charan got married to a noble lady and became the Divan of Jaipur. At his teenage, due to the grace of the almighty, he lost interest in leading the normal life of a family man and hence,…
GODDESS LAKSHMI INTRODUCTION Goddess Lakshmi also called as Mahalakshmi, is the consort of Lord Vishnu, and the fulfiller of wishes of her devotees, and she is highly praised in the Rigveda. She is the cosmic energy of Vishnu, and is considered as one of the chief deities of Hinduism. She is seen in the pictures along with Goddess Saraswati and Parvati. In pictures, she can be seen seated in a lotus flower, and also holds lotus in her hands, and contains shining face with full of beauty, and her vehicle is an owl. By worshipping her, she shows motherly affection on us, and she would give…
VASANTH MAHARAJ INTRODUCTION Vasanth Maharaj, was a native of Krishnagiri, and he is also known as Vasanth Vijajji Maharaj, is an Indian ambassador of peace, and preached love, unity and considered all classes of people as alike. His aim is to give fruitful solutions to various issues which prevail throughout the world. He used to give lectures among the people, in order to develop more co-operation, and friendship between them. He has toured to various countries, and preached about the importance of maintaining peace and prosperity in the country, by following productive measures. He wants the whole world to stay…
GODDESS SWASTI DEVI – WIFE OF LORD VAYU DEVA INTRODUCTION Goddess Swasti Devi is the consort of Lord Vayu, the Wind god. She is mentioned in Vedas and Puranas and contains great powers similar to her consort Lord Vayu Deva. She is believed to be the daughter of Lord Viswakarma, the Divine Architect, and since Lord Vayu was very much impressed with the beauty of Swasti Devi both of them were married with the blessings of Lord Viswakarma. Similar to Lord Vayu, Mata Swasti Devi also receives the oblations from fire sacrifices. Though she is not a much known goddess,…
BHAGWAN BABA INTRODUCTION Sant Bhagwan Baba(1896-1965) was born in the year 1896, in a holy Hindu family, at a village in Maharashtra, was regarded as a great saint and an ardent devotee of Lord Vittal, also called as Vithoba and Panduranga, a form of Lord Krishna. He is one of the famous Varkari Saints of Maharashtra, and his birth name was Abaji tubaji Sanap. He followed the foot-steps of the famous Varkari saints such as Sant Eknath and Sant Tukaram, and developed great Krishna Bhakti similar to them. His disciple was Bhimsingh Maharaj. Bhagwan Baba imparted spiritual awareness amongst the…
MATA ANAGHA DEVI INTRODUCTION Mata Anagha Devi is considered as an aspect of Lord Dattatreya. She has formed from the powers of Lord Dattatreya, and she looks very beautiful, and contains shining face, and holds the divine nectar in her hands, and she shows motherly affection on us. She is a form of Mata Shakti Devi, and she is a very powerful goddess, who would protect us from our enemies, and come with us throughout our life. She was formed in order to make her devotees as sinless. During this present Kali Yuga, since lot of people are doing bad…
URMILA CHATHURVEDI – ARDENT DEVOTEE OF LORD RAMA INTRODUCTION Urmila Chathurvedi is a senior citizen who crossed 80 years, and from the year 1992 onwards, Mataji Urmila, stopped eating food grains and used to eat only fruits and milk items, in order make her dream into reality, since she wanted the Ram Temple to be constructed at Ayodhya. Mataji lives in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, and she is an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, from her childhood itself. Her mother used to tell the incidents from Ramayana, and the young child used to observe it keenly. Mataji had visited several temples…
SAINT CHATURDAS JI MAHARAJ INTRODUCTION Chaturdas was a great saint and he was born in Rajasthan before five hundred years. He healed the diseases of the patients, especially for the patients who suffers from Paralysis, Nervous disorders and orthopedically handicapped. Most of the sick people are visiting this temple, and would circumambulate the temple for seven times, and due to that, the severity of the diseases would be reduced to a certain extent. Chaturdas temple, also called as Butati Dham temple, is situated in Nagaur in Rajasthan, and still lot of people are coming here for curing their diseases and…