The above video-clip of a brief excerpted talk by Swami Ranganathananda-ji is an excellent summary of the Upanishad ideal of living conveyed to us in the Swamiji’s inimitable style. Swami ji conveys the important message that adhyatma Vidya —- i.e. the cultivation of the Knowledge of the inner spirit — is also very much aContinue reading “Bhagavath Gita 2.7 , “kaarpannya dosham” and Swami Ranganathananda”
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Book Review: “FOREVER YOURS, KRISHNA”: A Novel by Indira Parthasarathy. Reviewed by M.K.Sudarshan in 4 parts (Part-3)
PART-3 (c) Commentary on the morals of sexuality: In IP’s novel, explorations of the theme of Love and Sexuality are sensitively explored through the portrayal of the many dalliances of Krishna. The explorations cover the entire spectrum of Love in all its human manifestations. The romance between Krishna and his several paramours at different stagesContinue reading “Book Review: “FOREVER YOURS, KRISHNA”: A Novel by Indira Parthasarathy. Reviewed by M.K.Sudarshan in 4 parts (Part-3)”
“Yathaa raaja thatha praja”: Is Ostentatious Religiosity harmless or toxic?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is so creative as a politician come election time. Last time general elections were held in 2019, he went to Dhyaan Kutia cave in the Himalaya ranges of Kedarnath and sat there in “dhyaana” pose, Buddha-like pictures of which went viral right across the media space , within and outside India.Continue reading ““Yathaa raaja thatha praja”: Is Ostentatious Religiosity harmless or toxic?”
Preamble to the Indian Constitution: “The writing on the wall”
Keshvananda Bharti v. State of Kerala: In this case, the Supreme Court held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution and can be amended under Article 368 of the Constitution. The two words “secular” and “socialist” were never reflective of the “basic structure” of the constitution and they today are indeed so veryContinue reading “Preamble to the Indian Constitution: “The writing on the wall””
The “Ayodhya Ram Mandir” : A battle won but a war about to be lost ?
The ongoing bickering — as seen both out in the open public and sensed much more perhaps while it enacts itself behind-the-scenes and out of sight — amongst some of the most venerated and leading religious establishments in India over their respective claims and counterclaims to rights of priesthood at the Ayodhya Ramajanmabhoomi Temple inaugurationContinue reading “The “Ayodhya Ram Mandir” : A battle won but a war about to be lost ?”
Their Holiness the Sankaracharyas’ stance on the Ayodhya Ram Temple
A very dear friend of mine living in the USA sent me a message this morning on WhatsApp: “Shree Ram temple will fully be completed only by 2026 and today all the 4 Sankaracharyas have politely declined to attend the consecration ceremony. Their decisions sound logical to me. Their stand seems to vindicate the OppositionContinue reading “Their Holiness the Sankaracharyas’ stance on the Ayodhya Ram Temple”
Today’s 26th Tiruppaavai “paasuram” is about our ancestors … and how wise and kind they truly were.
Below is reproduced one Chapter from my book published (2016, 2017 and 2021) as “The Unusual Essays of an Unknown Sri Vaishnava”. https://www.amazon.in/Unusual-Essays-Sri-Vaishnava-Sudarshan/dp/1641336633 Today January 11, 2024 is an “amaavasya” day when all we Brahmins are mandated to perform the ritual of “pitru Tarpanam” to please our departed parents and ancestors. It is therefore especiallyContinue reading “Today’s 26th Tiruppaavai “paasuram” is about our ancestors … and how wise and kind they truly were.”
“Snaanam”, “Shraadham”, “Darsanam”, “Alinganam”: PART-7 of 8: Personal reflections on my pilgrimage to Gaya, Kashi, Prayag and Ayodhya – November 11-20, 2023
“Gaya Shraadham” (continued) The distance from Kashi to Gaya is about 210 kms and the journey by road in a car took us nearly 5 hours with coffee-layabouts on the way as well as the half-hour we also spent on a quick tour of the famous Buddhist pilgrim-centre of Bodh Gaya along the way …Continue reading ““Snaanam”, “Shraadham”, “Darsanam”, “Alinganam”: PART-7 of 8: Personal reflections on my pilgrimage to Gaya, Kashi, Prayag and Ayodhya – November 11-20, 2023″
“Chittha Shuddhi” and the “Brahmacharya ashrama” phase in life are the 2 basic building blocks for nation- building
Very inspiring and soul stirring sambhaashanam ! Who is this Saadhu Maharaj ? He has covered all the finest aspects of Santana Dharma in this short discourse of his delivered to Sri Mohan Bhagavath, Leader of the RSS . I especially liked 2 points he highlighted: 1. Chittha Shuddhi — cultivating a clear and robust inner consciousnessContinue reading ““Chittha Shuddhi” and the “Brahmacharya ashrama” phase in life are the 2 basic building blocks for nation- building”
“Snaanam”, “Shraadham”, “Darsanam”, “Alinganam”: PART-6 of 8: Personal reflections on my pilgrimage to Gaya, Kashi, Prayag and Ayodhya – November 11-20, 2023
“Gaya Shraadham” The sastra lays down that shraaddham, (Sanskrit srddha, often written sraddha), is a ceremony held in honour of the memory of a deceased ancestor. All male Hindus are required to perform the ceremony, which is both a social and religious obligation (with the exception of some sannyasis, or ascetics). For the departed parents, grandparents,Continue reading ““Snaanam”, “Shraadham”, “Darsanam”, “Alinganam”: PART-6 of 8: Personal reflections on my pilgrimage to Gaya, Kashi, Prayag and Ayodhya – November 11-20, 2023″