Swami Ramcharanji Janma Divas (Swami Ramcharan Jayanti) is the birth anniversary of Sri Swami Ramcharanji, a Hindu saint and the founder of ‘Ramsnehi Sampradaya’. In 2014, Swami Ramcharan Jayanti date is February 13. It falls on the fourteenth day of bright half of Magha Month (Magh Shukla Chaturdashi). Ramsnehi Sampradaya is a unique religious tradition […]
Hindu Saints
Guru Gobind Singh was a warrior, Can a saint also be a warrior?
Absolutely! Saints used to be warriors. Vishwamitra, Parshuram, etc. There are so many Rishis in Shrimad Bhagvatam who were warriors. Guru Gobindji raised this slogan, ‘Sant sipahi bano’ (a saint should become warrior). In fact only a saint should be a warrior. If someone whose heart is clean becomes a warrior, then good will happen […]
Significance of Nammazhwar (Nammalwar)
What is the significance of Nammazhwar (Nammalwar)? Anything associated with Sri Narayana is pleasing to the Azhwars and anything unrelated to Him is disliked by them. The Lord, who wants humanity to have the benefit of Nammazhwar’s Tiruvoimozhi, chose not to grant his request to be freed from Agnana, Karma, and the mortal coil, till he […]
Basaveshwara laid stress on equality
The religious and social conditions which prevailed in India about eight centuries ago demanded the guidance of a bold reformer. Religion at that time ceased to have relevance to the day-to-day living of the common people. Meaningless rituals were rampant. It was in such a society that Basaveshwara was born around 1131 AD in Bijapur […]
Privilege and greatness of Periazhwar
One of the most zealous among the Azhwars – the incarnations of god’s aides was Kulasekara. His attachment is Sri Rama was so intense that he completely identified himself with every one of his acts. He saw Sri Rama in everything everywhere and at every moment and considered that the constant chanting of the every […]
Swami Shankar Dev Ji (Ramdev Baba’s Guru)
Swami Shankar Dev Ji is the Guru of Sri Ramdev Baba Ji. He is considered as one of the ‘Pillars of Divya Yog Mandir (Trust) & Patanjali Yogpeeth (Trust)’. Swami Shankar Dev is Patron and Founder Trustee of Divya Yog Mandir (Trust) and Patanjali Yogpeeth (Trust). Born in 1930 in Almora district of Uttarakhand, he was […]
Krishna Saraswati Maharaj Punyatithi (Datta Swami Punyatithi, Kolhapur)
Shri Krishna Saraswati Punyatithi (Datta Swami Punyatithi / Shri Krishna Saraswati Datta Maharaj Punyatithi) is the Maha Samadhi day of Shri Krishna Saraswati, who is considered as an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. In 2013, Shri Krishna Saraswati Jayanti date is August 31. Shri Krishna Saraswati Punyatithi is observed on Krishna Paksha Dashami in Shravan Month, tenth day after […]
Narayana Guru’s vision of human fraternity
Narayana Guru’s vision of human fraternity Anyone who has gone through the stanzas of the ancient Saivaite scripture, the Thirumandiram, would be familiar with the profound saying of its author. Thirumoolar, that there is only one race and only one God. This statement came thousands of years ago but in recent times, a scholar and […]
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Punyatithi 2023
Ramakrishna Punyatithi, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Punyatithi is the death anniversary of the divine saint of Hindu Dharma. It is a big festival for those who believe Hinduism and follow this way of life. In 2023, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Jayanti date is August 16 (as per date). According to Hindu calendar, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was left his physical abode […]
Greatness of Thirumazhisai Azhwar
Greatness of Thirumazhisai Azhwar, significance of Thirumazhisai Azhwar, Thirumalisai Alvar, Thirumalisai Alvar life history. God’s real form is a veritable puzzle and to estimate and understand it is a formidable To reveal it to ordinary human beings, He made His appearances, but even then His genuine identity could not be comprehended. In the first (Hayagriva) as well as […]
Rishi Kapila and California: Relation between Sage Kapila & California
Gurudev, can you tell us more about Rishi Kapila? Very little is known about him. For this request of a devotee in his satsang, here is the explanation of Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living in his own words… Rishi Kapila lived in California. That is how the name California has come. Kapilaranea is the […]
Abhinavagupta’s Contribution to Hinduism
India, the country famous for its diversity in culture and heritage, was once home to some of the greatest mathematicians, thinkers and philosophers. These renowned people have contributed a great deal in influencing the thoughts and dispositions of huge masses of Indians over the progress of centuries, and have in a way, shaped the country […]
Gorakhnath (Gorakshanath)
Guru Gorakshanath is a preceptor of Hatha Yoga, who was considered as the third Guru in the Nath Sampradaya, who came in succession after Mahendranath, his mentor and Adinath, the mentor of Mahendranath. Nath Sampradaya is said to have had five gurus before Adinath. There are also legends conveying that there were nine of them […]
Gauri Ma, Founder of Saradeshwari Ashram in Kolkata
Gauri Ma was born in Sibpur of Howrah in the year 1857. She was the founder of Saradeshwari Ashram in Kolkata. She was one of the leading disciples of Ramakrishna and a constant companion of Sarada Devi. Gauri Ma showed from her early life, devotion to God, sympathy for the poor and a great dislike […]
Thiru Neelakanta Nayanar, Lord Shiva’s ardent devotee
If we explore the histories of ardent devotees of Lord Shiva we find a name Thiru Neela Kanda Nayanar who had dedicated entire of his life to Lord Shiva. He was a potter made begging bowls and gave these bowls to other devotees of Lord Shiva. We also know Lord Shiva by his one more […]
Gajanan Maharaj Prakat din
Shri Gajanan Maharaj was a saint from Shegaon of Buldhana district in Maharashtra. His devotees believe as incarnation of Lord Ganesha and Lord Dattatreya. Gajanan Maharaj Prakat din is observed on Krishna Paksha Saptami in Magh Month as per Marathi calendar. In 2013, Gajanan Maharaj Prakat din date is March 4. The early life history […]
Greatness of Vedanta Desika
The tirade against religious traditions has been in existence for a long time and regretfully some members of the Hindus themselves had taken the lead to deride some of the ancient customs. Spiritual leaders and devotees had tried to combat these onslaughts. For instance, even 700 years ago, the Ranganatha idol in Srirangam was sought […]
Thakur Sitaramdas Omkarnath Dev birth Tithi
Thakur Sitaramdas Omkarnath Dev birth tithi (birthday / Janma Tithi) is the birth anniversary of Omkarnath Devji. In 2013, Thakur Sitaramdas Omkarnath Dev birth anniversary date is March 2. In 1973, the Master resolved to form a new sect after his own idea of Divine Life and established Akhil Bharat Jaiguri Sampradaya. It is a […]
Shri Krishna Saraswati Jayanti (Datta Swami Jayanti)
Shri Krishna Saraswati Jayanti (Datta Swami Jayanti / Shri Krishna Saraswati Datta Maharaj Jayanti) is the birth anniversary of Shri Krishna Saraswati, who is considered as an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. In 2013, Shri Krishna Saraswati Jayanti date is March 2. Shri Krishna Saraswati Jayanti is observed on Krishna Paksha Panchami in Magha Month, fifth […]
Chakradhar Swami Punyatithi
Chakradhar Swami Punyatithi is observed as Nirvana tithi of the swamiji. Chakradhar Swami Punyatithi falls on Chauth in Vad Paksha of Magha Month as per Gujarati calendar. In 2013, Chakradhar Swami Punyatithi date is March 1. Chakradhar Swami was born at Bharavas (Bharuch, present day Gujarat). To spread Mahanubhava sect of Vaishnavism, he performed Yatras […]