“Indeed, Ravana is not agreeable to the idea of returning me. Ravana has come under the influence of time, who is seeking his death in battle.” (Sita Devi speaking to Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 37.10) The king of Lanka… Read More ›
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Five Different Meanings To The Word Dharma
“The stringent laws of nature, under the order of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, cannot be altered by any living entity. The living entities are eternally under the subjugation of the almighty Lord. The Lord makes all the laws and… Read More ›
Three Aspects Of Vedic Culture That Have Variations
“In the system of the varnashrama institution there are many principles of religious traditions to help members of the family grow properly and attain spiritual values. The elder members are responsible for such purifying processes in the family, beginning from… Read More ›
The Seven Mothers According To Vedic Injunction
“There are seven kinds of mothers according to Vedic injunction: the real mother, the wife of a teacher or spiritual master, the wife of a king, the wife of a brahmana, the cow, the nurse, and the mother earth. Because… Read More ›
Enthusiastic For Darshana
“That mighty one, anxious to see you, is seated on the ashrama like to Indra on the summit of Mount Meru.” (Hanuman speaking to Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 37.23) tvat darśana kṛta utsāham āśramastham mahābalam | puraṃdaram iva… Read More ›
On The Side Of The Devas
“O Vaidehi, you shall today see Rama along with Lakshmana, joining in determination like Vishnu killing the Daityas.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 37.22) drakṣyasi adya eva vaidehi rāghavam saha lakṣmaṇam | vyavasāya samāyuktam viṣṇum daitya vadhe yathā || Though… Read More ›
Behind The Silly Rituals
“O Maithili, I shall restore you today to Shri Rama, who is staying on Mount Prasravana, like the fire-god bringing offerings placed in fire to Indra.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 37.21) aham prasravaṇasthāya rāghavāya adya maithili | prāpayiṣyāmi śakrāya… Read More ›
Five Things Hanuman Has Sufficient Shakti For
“Taking you on my back, I will certainly cross over the ocean. Indeed, I have the power to carry Lanka along with Ravana.” (Hanuman speaking to Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 37.20) tvam hi pṛṣṭha gatām kṛtvā samtariṣyāmi sāgaram… Read More ›
How Can You Worship Someone Who Is No Longer Around
“Everywhere are His hands and legs, His eyes and faces, and He hears everything. In this way the Supersoul exists.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 13.14) Download this episode (right click and save) Friend1: Let’s start with the acceptance of the historical… Read More ›
What About The Idea Of Relying On Empirical Data and Studies
“The Blessed Lord said: O sinless Arjuna, I have already explained that there are two classes of men who realize the Self. Some are inclined to understand Him by empirical, philosophical speculation, and others are inclined to know Him by… Read More ›