A good teacher, guru holds a very special place in the heart of an inspired student, sishya. What qualifies one as a good teacher? What qualifies one as a good student? These qualifications are taught to the world by God Himself when He first appeared in Badarinath, on the hills of Himalayas as Nara Source: [...]
The lunar month of Sra:vana began on July 21st, 2020 and will continue through 19th August 2020. This month is significant with it’s a special connection to Maha Lakshmi. Every Friday (24th, 31st, 7th and 14th), a special prayer is performed. The second Friday is especially special and celebrated as Vara Lakshmi Vratam. Source: JIVA [...]
The month of sra:vana began on 21st July 2020 and will continue till 19th August 2020. This month is quite significant with special prayers to Maha Lakshmi every Friday (24th, 31st, 7th, and 14th). The second Friday is celebrated as Vara Lakshmi vratam. The month also has many other important Source: JIVA Shamshabad News
How many times have you given a ‘missed call’ to someone so he could save your number, in lieu of remembering it by heart? This has become common over the last decade. We have no reason to memorize a phone number, address or other basic information. Rather, we look to digital sources for retrieving Source: [...]
Ashta:kshari Mantra reveals the beautiful ever-lasting bond between you and the supreme power, God. Even if you realized this truth from a guru through the mantra or not, the bond existed and will continue to exist forever. There are several mantras. Each one describes a unique Source: JIVA Shamshabad News
Sri Sudarshana Sathakam is composed by Sri Koora Narayana (Ku:ratavalvan), an ardent disciple of Sri Ramanujacharya. It was sung to seek grace of Sri Sudarana, the divine weapon embodiment of Lord Vishnu. The intent was to relieve a devotee, Sri Thiruvaranga Iyer, from the pain of a deadly disease. The result was that his Source: [...]
Our scriptures state that God meditates intently for 4 months every year on ways to strengthen his mood of protection for all beings. This action is called ‘Yo:ga Nidra’ and takes place during the Chaturmasya Vratam observed by Sanyasis from July to October. This is especially pertinent this year with political instability and a Source: [...]
Don’t lie. Don’t steal. Don’t cheat. Don’t be lazy. Don’t hate anyone. Don’t try to dominate others. Don’t be arrogant. Eat moderately. Respect women. Help the elderly. Care for everyone. Cooperate and collaborate with others. Don’t abuse natural resources. Respond to the righteous causes. As parents and teachers, we educate Source: JIVA Shamshabad News