Today we will learn the meaning of the word Vasudeva. This is one of the most beautiful meanings I have learnt so far. Vasu means “Vasanthi Asmin Sarvani Bhutani ithi” i.e. in whom all beings reside and “Vasanthi ayam dehe ithi” i.e. He who resides in all jiivas. Deva means “Divu kreda ithi” i.e. for […]
Today we will learn the meaning of the word “Janardhana.†“Na Jayathe Ardhayathi Cha Samsaram ithi janardhana,” meaning, one who is birthless (Na Jayathe) and who redeems the suffering of his Bhakthas (Ardhayathi Cha Samsaram). Here the sufferings refer to “Samsara.†Since he does both he is called “Janardhana.†Feel free to offer your suggestion […]
Namaskara, Today we will learn the meaning of the word “puruShottama.†This is actually another name for Lord naaraayaNa. In the Bhagavad Gita, kRishNa paramatma says “dwavimou puruShou loke, xara axara eva cha,†meaning, there are two types of people (jiivas) xara (whose bodies are destroyed during praLaya) and axara (whose bodies are not destroyed […]
Veda Vyasa classified the Vedas into four divisions and preached it to four different people who were also referred to as the pravartakas. Let us know who they are: The Rig Veda was preached to Paila. The Yajur Veda was actually preached to two people: kRiShNa Yajur Veda to Vaishampayana and shukla Yajur Veda to […]
Namaskara, Today, let us learn the meaning of the word “Shikandi.” Usually this term is thoroughly misunderstood and consequently is often used in wrong instances. It just means “a brave warrior who has tied his hair in the form of a jate/shika” (locks or plait). He was the person who was responsible for Bheeshmacharya’s death. […]
Namaskara, Today let us learn the meaning of the word “Ashwattaamaa.” Ttaamaa means to make a noise or sound. When he was born he made a noise like that of a Ashwa (horse). So he was called Ashwattaamaa. You should know that Ashwattaamaa achar was the son of Dronacharya. Feel free to offer your suggestion […]
Namaskara, You would all know that one of the names given to Arjuna was “Savyasachi.” He got this name because he was able to use his weapons with equal ease with both of his hands. In English, we call this as being ambidextrous. Feel free to offer your suggestion or correct any mistake in the […]
Namaskara, Today we will learn the meaning of the word Ghatothkacha. “Ghato ayam Uthkachoyam.” When he was born there was not a single hair on his head. He was as bald as a pot (ghata). In the next second, there was a lot of hair (Uthkachoyam). So initially it was as bald as a pot […]
Namaskara, Today, we will learn the meaning of the term “Mahabharata.” “Mahatvat bharavatvat cha MahaBharatham uchyate.” Meaning of the shloka: Since the epic is of great significance and it is very heavy it was called “Mahabharatha.” The Mahabharatha contains one lac (100,000) shlokas and is most likely the largest epic ever written. All of us […]
Namaskara. Today we will learn the significance of the term “Phalguna.” One of the names for the great warrior Arjuna was “Phalguna.” Let us understand why he is called by this name. Arjuna was born in the Phalguna masa. As a result he acquired that name. You can argue that many people are born in […]
Tulana Nasti ithi Tulasi. Tulasi leaves should not be plucked on the following days: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, on Dwadashi, during Poornima and Amavasya, Sankranthi, during afternoons, evenings, or during nights, and during Grahana. We can reapply the Tulasi which was offered to God the previous day. The sanctity of Tulasi remains for 10 days, then […]
Today, we will learn the meaning of the word Seeta. “Seera jata iti Seeta,” meaning “born from the land.” Here Seera means Bhoomi (or Earth). Jata means to be born. Recollect that Seeta was found when ploughing the land (Bhoomi). Hence the name. Feel free to offer your suggestion or correct any mistake in the […]
Please read through patiently and understand. In our sampradaya, taking food is a yagna. So, one should never get up in between meals. Once you take aposhana, it means yagna has started and will end once you take the aposhana again at the end. A morsel of food once taken in hand should be taken […]
During the Ramayana, there was a king called “Nimi” (forefather of Lord Sri Rama). He was performing a Yagna with Maharishi Vashishta. The yagna was halfway through when the sage was asked by Lord Indra to participate in another yagna. So Maharishi Vashista left the yagna of King Nimi to be a part that yagna […]
Namaskara, Today we will learn the meaning of the word LakshmiKantah. Kantah means husband. Therefore, LakhsmiKantah translates to Lakshmi’s husband, who is Lord Vishnu. The word Kanta, however, means wife. But here the word is KantaH (with a visarga). In other words, You would have heard the word ayaskanta in Kannada which means magnet. Its […]
GEO 12.97°N 77.56°E has a guest blogger: my friend from school, R. R’s a terrific guy and an email he sent recently gave me a terrific idea: a weekly column titled “Adhyatma Chintane” where R would discuss all things spiritual, in readily understandable tidbits. The purpose is to spread awareness about our culture and tradition, […]