Sankashtnashan Stotra
Pranamya shirasa Devam Gauriputram Vinayakam |
Bhaktavasam smarenityam aayuh: kamartha siddhye
Articles rendered holy by the sacred touch of Goswami Tulsidas !
Goswami Tulsidas is known to be the incarnation of Maharshi sage Valmiki. He is the composer of great scriptures like Ramacharitmanas, Ayodhyakand, Sundarkand etc. Let us see an incident in His life highlighting His spiritual authority.
A spiritually active temple of Kartikeya Swami from the Ramayan era, presently in the control of Buddhists, at Kadargama (Srilanka) !
In the Tretayug when the Shrirama-Ravan battle reached the final stage, Deity Indra beckoned Kartikeya, He said, “The battle has reached the final stage now and Prabhu Shrirama will require your help to complete it. Till Shrirama completes the worship of Durgadevi you take charge of the army.”
Why a specific Name of Shri Vishnu is used for a specific task?
Vishnusahasranam is a famous stotra (A hymn of praise) of ShriVishnu. Amidst recitation of these thousand Names, ShriVishnu is ritualistically worshipped with an offering of tulsi (Holybasil) leaves or lotus flowers.
Serving a guest is the chief Dharma of Gruhasthashram
The importance of Gruhasthashram (The stage of a married householder) is explained in the Holy texts Mahabharat and Ramayaṇ as ahead.
What is the objective of Ashramvyavastha?
The objective of Varnashramvyavastha (System of Classes and Stages of life) was to bring about progress in personal life through Ashramvyavastha (Stages of life) and to unite and bring about the progress of the society through Varnavyavastha (System of Classes).
Why is Shudra varna considered to be the supreme one?
Spiritually the Shudra varna is the greatest. The Shrīmadbhagwat proclaims the Shudra varna to be the supreme one, because it is allotted the task of serving all the other varnas.
What bhav should one possess while giving an offering?
An offering is an object or money gifted with faith and respect to a deserving individual. Offering is a kind of sacrifice. Here, man surrenders the ownership of a particular object or money, and the recipient becomes the owner.
Spiritual might of Saint Kabir !
Kabir said, “25 years back, I had travelled to Himalayas on the strength my spiritual power acquired through Yoga.
Spiritual significance of Gayatridevi and Her virtues
We are all well versed with the Gayatri mantra and many of us chant it. Let us now offer obeisance at the Holy feet of Gayatri Devi and learn about Her.