“Seeing those ornaments while keeping them in His lap, that Lord, appearing like God Himself, lamented in many ways.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 35.40) Download this episode (right click and save) तान्यङ्के दर्शनीयानि कृत्वा बहुविधं तव तेन देवप्रकाशेन देवेन… Read More ›
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Five Conditions To Increase The Difficulty Of A Challenge
“At night, on the sun having set, Maruti [Hanuman] contracted his body. Becoming the size of a cat, he was a wonderful sight to behold.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 2.49) Download this episode (right click and save) सूर्ये चास्तं गते… Read More ›
To Briefly Postpone A Depressing Existence
“If having not seen Sita I shall leave from this place and go to the city ruled by the king of Vanaras, of what avail will my achievements prove to be? My crossing over the ocean, entering Lanka and seeing… Read More ›
Two Names To Describe The Sons Of Dasharatha
“Rama, Bharata, Lakshmana and Shatrughna, of such beautiful and auspicious names – remembering those four sons of King Dasharatha and worshiping them fulfills all the desires of the mind.” (Dohavali, 121) Download this episode (right click and save) राम भरत… Read More ›
Five Questions About The Qualities Of Hanuman
“O sinless one, certainly, how can any king accomplish his objectives if he doesn’t have such a messenger working for him?” (Lord Rama speaking to Lakshmana about Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kand, 3.34) Download this episode (right click and save)… Read More ›
Five Sufferings Of Bharata Upon Returning Home
“Rama, Bharata, Lakshmana and Shatrughna, of such beautiful and auspicious names – remembering those four sons of King Dasharatha and worshiping them fulfills all the desires of the mind.” (Dohavali, 121) Download this episode (right click and save) राम भरत… Read More ›
Should We Be Skeptical Of People In Devotional Garb
“O brahmana, be seated at your comfort on this kusha mat. Please accept this water for washing your feet. Ready for you is this food which is the best grown in the forest. Without hesitation, please eat.” (Sita Devi speaking… Read More ›
Five Ways To Know That God Has To Be Great
“One cannot speak this way without having been well-trained in the Rig Veda, memorized the Yajur Veda, and thoroughly understood the Sama Veda.” (Lord Rama speaking to Lakshmana about Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kand, 3.28) Download this episode (right click… Read More ›
Tongue Tied
“When the lord of munis told the king the reason for his visit, the king became caught between love and truth and thus couldn’t come up with a response.” (Janaki Mangala, 24) Download this episode (right click and save) जबहिं… Read More ›
Straight For The Firing Line
“When the lord of munis told the king the reason for his visit, the king became caught between love and truth and thus couldn’t come up with a response.” (Janaki Mangala, 24) Download this episode (right click and save) जबहिं… Read More ›