Observing Hanuman Jayanti: The Importance of Strength and Devotion
By Sujata Muguda, Shreyas WebMedia Solutions 23/4/2024: Hanuman Jayanti marks a significant occasion in the Hindu calendar, celebrating the birth of Lord Hanuman, a central figure revered for his unwavering devotion, immense strength, and pivotal role in the epic Ramayana. On this auspicious day, devotees across the globe engage...
Virtual Vows: The Evolution of Marriage in the Digital Era
Pic credit: Jasmine Carter/Pexels -Surya Pillai 19th April 2024: The digital age is ushering in a transformation in the institution of marriage, with technology playing a significant role in how couples come together, communicate, and sustain their relationships. From online matchmaking to virtual wedding ceremonies, technology has become a...
Narayaneeyam Dashakam 4
Sarvathra Govinda Nama Sankeerthanam Govinda Govinda कल्यतां मम कुरुष्व तावतीं कल्यते भवत्-उपासनं यया । स्पष्टम्-अष्ट-विध-योग-चर्यया पुष्टय-आशु तव तुष्टिम्-आप्नुयाम् ॥१॥ kalyataaM mama kuruShva taavatiiM kalyate bhavat-upaasanaM yayaa | spaShTam-aShTa-vidha-yOga-charyayaa puShTayaa(a)(a)shu tava tuShTim-aapnuyaam || 1|| In the opening verse of the Fourth Dashakam of Narayaneeyam, Bhattathiri appeals to Lord Guruvayoorappa, the...
Ram Navami: Honoring Lord Rama’s Birth and Timeless Values
17th April 2024: Ram Navami is a festival commemorating the birth of Lord Rama Lala the 7th Avatar of lord Vishnu, and this day is celebrated with joy and devotion by the Hindu community in India and worldwide to dedicating a day to devotion. This auspicious moment has significance...
Hanuman Chalisa: The Embodiment of Devotion and Selflessness
Pic Credit:phoenix2life/Pinterest -Surya Pillai There are many heroes in Hinduism, ranging from Arjun to Rama yet none stand out as much as Hanuman, the monkey god, for his unparalleled devotion to his lord. Hanuman was the greatest of Rama’s knights, prepared to dive into the depths of the demon...
Motorola Solutions signs up with Arya Omnitalk to promote professional and commercial radios
Chennai, 16th April 2024; Pune-headquartered Arya Omnitalk, a joint venture between two of India’s most reputed business houses, Arvind Ltd. and the JM Baxi Group, has secured an exclusive partnership with Motorola Solutions to distribute Professional and Commercial Radios in India. Arya Omnitalk operates three business divisions, namely Shared...
Ego Dissolution: Embracing Unity and Self-Discovery
– Deva Narayan Across many cultures, religions, and beliefs, the one path mentioned repeatedly to attain divine enlightenment is the vanquishing of the ego. It is an act that is mentioned in every holy text and it is only through this act that a believer finally finds their...
Indian Culture’s Custom of Hanging Mango Leaves
By Sujata Muguda, Shreyas WebMedia Solutions 12/10/2024: Traditions in the complex fabric of Indian culture are more than just customs; they have profound symbolic implications that link the tangible and the spiritual realms and the past and present. The custom of hanging mango leaves outside front doors is one...
Narayaneeyam Dashakam 2
Sarvathra Govinda Nama Sankeerthanam Govinda Govinda सूर्यस्पर्धिकिरीटमूर्ध्वतिलकप्रोद्भासिफालान्तरं कारुण्याकुलनेत्रमार्द्रहसितोल्लासं सुनासापुटम्। गण्डोद्यन्मकराभकुण्डलयुगं कण्ठोज्वलत्कौस्तुभं त्वद्रूपं वनमाल्यहारपटलश्रीवत्सदीप्रं भजे॥१॥ suuryaspardhikiriiTamuurdhvatilaka prOdbhaasiphaalaantaraM kaaruNyaakulanetramaardra hasitOllaasaM sunaasaapuTam | gaNDOdyanmakaraabha kuNDalayugaM kaNThOjvalatkaustubhaM tvadruupaM vanamaalyahaarapaTala shriivatsadiipraM bhaje ||1|| In Narayaneeyam Dashakam 2 Verse 1, Bhattathiri beautifully portrays Lord Guruvayoorappan whom he worships as radiating like the sun, exuding kindness...
Narayaneeyam Dashakam 3
Beginning the third Dashakam of Narayaneeyam, Bhattathiri, grappling with illness, elucidates the qualities of a devout follower and implores God for solace, asking for both spiritual enlightenment and relief from his ailment. Sarvathra Govinda Nama Sankeerthanam Govinda Govinda पठन्तो नामानि प्रमदभरसिन्धौ निपतिता: स्मरन्तो रूपं ते वरद कथयन्तो गुणकथा: ।...