Before my family and I journeyed from Kashi to Gaya to perform Gaya Shraadham, we made sure we did not miss visiting and offering worship at as many of the famous and ancient temples and shrines in Varanasi as possible, given the limited time available at our disposal. It was a whistlestop quick pilgrimage-tour weContinue reading ““Snaanam”, “Shraadham”, “Darsanam”, “Alinganam”: PART-5 of 8: Personal reflections on my pilgrimage to Gaya, Kashi, Prayag and Ayodhya – November 11-20, 2023″
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“All pigs are equal but some are more equal” also implies that “…. Some pigs are unequal but some others are more unequal”.
Russia’s Supreme Court bans ‘LGBT movement’ as ‘extremist’ http://dhunt.in/R2vE5 By India Today via Dailyhunt ************ And here in India, even when the Supreme Court protects the citizenship rights of the LGBTQ community but stops short of giving them full rights of marriage , the Gays of the World condemn our country as homophobic . WhyContinue reading ““All pigs are equal but some are more equal” also implies that “…. Some pigs are unequal but some others are more unequal”.”
Sathuguru Jaggi Vasudev says “Religion is a very foreign thing to India”. Is he in denial of reality?
RELIGION IS FOREIGN TO INDIA , says Sathguru. It makes me wonder … Sathguru is undoubtedly a vigorous thinker and modern jet-age spiritualist. I truly admire him for his excellent articulation and communication skills . But if there is only thing I would fault him for as an ambassador-at-large for our ancient Indian spiritual traditionsContinue reading “Sathuguru Jaggi Vasudev says “Religion is a very foreign thing to India”. Is he in denial of reality?”
Mukkur Srimad Azhagiyasingar’s “arul mozhi” on “The 8 Maxims to live by” – Part-1 — My English Translation published in the September 2023 issue of Vainavan Kural (English)
(Part-2 in this series will be published in the October 2023 issue of Vainavan Kural next month). Sudarshan Madabushi
YouTube video: Book Launch Event on 3rd September 2023 at TAG Centre Auditorium: M. K. Sudarshan’s “ A TALE OF TWO CITIES, The Decline and Fall of the “Ubhaya Vedantins” – A history of the Sri Vaishnavas of Tamil Nadu that was never written”
For those who did not — or could not — attend the book release event of my book held at TAG Centre auditorium on 3rd September can watch it here . My speech is up to 41.40 and thereafter you can hear the speeches of the chief guests : Mr N.Gopalaswami, IAS and former ChiefContinue reading “YouTube video: Book Launch Event on 3rd September 2023 at TAG Centre Auditorium: M. K. Sudarshan’s “ A TALE OF TWO CITIES, The Decline and Fall of the “Ubhaya Vedantins” – A history of the Sri Vaishnavas of Tamil Nadu that was never written””
The Pope’s Vatican has certain inviolable “sastras” that HINDU Acharyas do not and cannot claim
Pope says Catholic Church open to LGBT people, but rules apply: http://dhunt.in/OobGk By India Today via Dailyhunt The Catholic Church is equivocating on the issue of LGBTQ rights and same-sex marriage … The Pope says “same-sex attraction is not sinful but same-sex acts are “! Now, what does he mean by that ?! He alsoContinue reading “The Pope’s Vatican has certain inviolable “sastras” that HINDU Acharyas do not and cannot claim”
A Tale of Two Cities: THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE “UBAYA-VEDANTINS” An outline of the History of Sri Vaishnavas of Tamil Nadu that was never written- NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON AMAZON.IN in India
A Tale of Two Cities: THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE “UBAYA-VEDANTINS” An outline of the History of Sri Vaishnavas of Tamil Nadu that was never written https://amzn.eu/d/8JNB1S0 Dear friends and “bandhus”, My new book published is now available for sale on Amazon.in . Please buy a copy now , read it and give yourContinue reading “A Tale of Two Cities: THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE “UBAYA-VEDANTINS” An outline of the History of Sri Vaishnavas of Tamil Nadu that was never written- NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON AMAZON.IN in India”
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The splendour of the Melkote “Vairamudi” diamond-studded crown of Sri Tirunaaraayana Selva Perumal !
In March earlier this year (2023) I had the privilege of visiting Melkote and for the first time ever in my life , I witnessed and worshipped the “Vairamudi utsavam” of Sri Chelluva Narayana Perumal . It was a wonderful, unforgettably joyous experience for me! I could not help sharing the experiences in a blogpostContinue reading “The splendour of the Melkote “Vairamudi” diamond-studded crown of Sri Tirunaaraayana Selva Perumal !”
Why is sauce for Nehru’s goose not sauce for Modi’s gander?
Progress in such a complicated matter has to be necessarily slow and incremental. Maybe a beginning can be made with divorce laws, succession and inheritance laws. Even here legislation should not be rushed through Parliament without discussions. Otherwise, such legislation will meet the fate of the farm laws. —- a common citizen’s quote to meContinue reading “Why is sauce for Nehru’s goose not sauce for Modi’s gander?”