” Sarvadapaani charanae, sarvodokshi siro mukhae, Sarvadasravana khraanae, Narayani, namosthuthae” The A wonderful image of the Paraskathi for meditation. Recall the’ Sahasraseersha purusha: sahsrakksha saharapaad’ image of the Supreme Purusha: and “Anekha bahoodara vaktra nethram –‘ of the Viswaroopam in the Bagavath Gita. Such a Universal Supreme Force, we are trying to confine into small … Read more
”Anantha Padmanabham aasrayae, Aadimadyaantha rahitham, akhilasubha daayakam , Sree Nayakam, Anantha Padmanabham aasrayae” (Swathi Thirunal) A great masterpiece it is ! The concept of the One, ‘kaladesavadibhyam ( beyond time and place), with no beginning, middle or end, reclining in absolute peace, though in a wavy ocean, though on a multi-hooded serpent, a tender lotus-stem … Read more
It was my younger brother Vicha, who underwent a cataract surgery just a few weeks ago, who woke me up before this day-break and led me to our home sanctum to view the simple Vishukkani, I had assembled the previous night. “Anna, kannai moodikkindu va”. ” Follow me closing your eyes” -that was the meaning for what … Read more
Kavus, Devi shrines and Sarpa kavus, shrines for the Snake gods are the specialities of Kerala, sanctioned by the great ParasuraAmA., as per the legends. In every house, there used to be a Sarpakavu, in the special corner allotted in the open, beneath a tree, where lamps were lighted every evening and special Poojas performed … Read more
Friends, My revered elder brother, senior to me in age and superior to me in knowledge, has once again exhibited his ‘vaachalatha’ word power and not ‘vagmithwam’, if he has any. I am always prepared for a debate but he has never given me a chance for that. He disastrously deviates from the subject and collects all sorts … Read more
Friends, Sometime ago when, in one of my posts, I mentioned Sree Aanjaneyaswamy as a mahayogi, my respected senior Brahmashri. ————- was not happy. I was wondering why. After all, Hanuman, though had no wings, could fly across a vast ocean like a huge bird, shrink his body to the size of his thumb and … Read more
Lamps, the oil or ghee we pour in it, the wick we use, the bell, the conch,the idols or pictures, flowers, incense sticks- and many such items are not the essence or core of our worship ; those are only aids, tools or instruments to provide an ideal ambiance. So are the temples and the … Read more
” Few, if any, old dogs can learn new tricks, or perform them satisfactorily” says Brahmashri Naryanaswamy Anna and I am one of those old dogs. I learned swimming at the age of 65 , am learning music at 70 plus and read for hours together.There may be many like me and it should be … Read more
Saturday, 23 April, 2011, 9:45 PM Millions thronged him and solicited his solace and blessings for prosperity, power, progeny, peace and other such worldly possessions I was not one among them . It is not that I didn’t want them. My requirement was small and the God was kind enough to provide them through other means.Thousands … Read more
Got up late this morning and seeing the sunshine through the bed-room window, rushed to my favorite place in this house, the east -facing deck, from where I can watch and smell the flavor of the lush green lawn and oaks and pines, cherry and maple tress. The air was chill but the sunlight was … Read more