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Why does God have 1000s of Names?

Sri Vishnu Sahasra Namam is a collection of 1000 names of God. Why does God have numerous names? Isn’t God simply God, Almighty, the Supreme? Is it necessary to know all the names of God? These could be some questions in your head as you read the title. Speaking of names, we all know Source: [...]

Why does God have 1000s of Names?2021-05-30T13:48:10+00:00

Githa, the Ultimate Guide

The mind’s nature is to ‘think’.When the mind meditates upon the sadness of the Covid-19 pandemic as circulated on social media, it manifests fear, decreasing mental strength which in turn weakens immunity.  Ultimately, this makes us vulnerable to the virus. Therefore, one must consciously and carefully limit “unnecessary” information reaching the mind. Source: JIVA Shamshabad [...]

Githa, the Ultimate Guide2021-05-13T12:50:04+00:00

God’s Gothra

Gothra associates a person with his most ancient or root ancestor in an unbroken male lineage. For instance, if a person belongs to Vasishta gothra, it means that he traces back his male ancestry to the ancient rishi (sage or seer) Vasishta.  Along with the gothra, one remembers few significant sages in the lineage Source: [...]

God’s Gothra2021-04-25T08:34:37+00:00

6 Philosophical Lifestyle Options

"Stop acting as if life is a rehearsal. Live this day. The past is gone, the future is not guaranteed" The quote sounds very attractive, doesn’t it? It relieves one from worrying about the past and preparing for the future. However, take one minute and think Source: JIVA Shamshabad News

6 Philosophical Lifestyle Options2021-04-18T13:16:45+00:00

The New Year Plava and the Predictions

April 13th, 2021 is first fortnight’s (sukla paksha) first day (padyami, 15 days between new moon and full moon) in the first lunar month (Chaitra). This is celebrated as the new year for lakhs of people in Telugu and Karnataka states as Ugadi/Yugadi, Maharashtra as Gudi Padwa, and Odisha as Pana Sankranti. The new Source: [...]

The New Year Plava and the Predictions2021-04-14T13:26:47+00:00

Supreme Court Judgement on Cow Slaughter

On October 26th, 2005 the Supreme Court confirmed the constitutional validity of anti-cow slaughter laws enacted by different governments in India. 20 out of 28 states in India currently have various laws regulating cow protection, prohibiting the slaughter or sale of cows. https://main.sci.gov.in/jonew/judis/30232.pdf Telangana state government adopted ‘Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Source: [...]

Supreme Court Judgement on Cow Slaughter2021-04-05T13:25:35+00:00

The Sacred Bath, Abhishekam

Have you ever wondered about the purpose of the sacred bath, abhishekam, to God? The ingredients used in this bath are generally five-fold: milk, curd, ghee, honey, and fresh fruits. It is not the typical soap and shampoo that we apply to the deity because the primary purpose of abhishekam is not to cleanse Source: [...]

The Sacred Bath, Abhishekam2021-04-01T14:30:33+00:00

Swamiji receives first shot of Covaxin

HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji received a shot of Covaxin today at 3:00 pm. Yashoda hospital staff administered the vaccine to Swamiji and a few others who travel along with Swamiji. Swamiji said, “Vegetables, milk, and others that we consume daily have undesired amounts of chemicals. When one is consuming all that out of no Source: [...]

Swamiji receives first shot of Covaxin2021-03-15T11:07:41+00:00

Government’s Role in Temple Institutions

Any IT student knows the town of Pilani for the famous BITS, Birla Institute of Technology and Science. Any medical student knows the town of Manipal for the famous Kasturba Medical College of Manipal. Everyone knows Nalanda for the famous University of Nalanda that obtained significant importance, prestige and relevance during ancient times, and Source: [...]

Government’s Role in Temple Institutions2021-03-15T06:19:09+00:00