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Caution in choosing friends
When Rama goes looking for Sita, Sugriva sees Him, and comes to the conclusion that Rama is a king, although the later is dressed in tree bark. Rama's bearing and the way He holds Himself and walks...
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Elucidating the scriptures
A book worth reading is one which, when read, brings auspiciousness to the reader. It must be able to hold his attention and be capable of being expounded to others. Those who listen to it must als...
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Villagers on thanksgiving mission to Srirangam
Villagers in and around Kuzhumani offered their quinquennial prayer to Lord Ranganathar in their conventional custom on Sunday. Riding by bullock carts and tractors, residents of a cluster of vill...
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CHENNAI,
May 13, 2012
Good-souled Dhruva
Life is a mix of joy and happiness. The realised person is neither elated nor dejected by the turns in life. He learns to live in a detached manner and gives only the necessary significance and im...
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CHENNAI,
May 10, 2012
Challenge of the seeker
The continuous refrain in scriptures is that the Supreme Brahman is beyond the power of words, mind and even intellect. Yet they attempt to describe this marvellous phenomenon and rely on the utte...
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May 10, 2012
In need of resources
The construction work at the Edamanal Sri Kasi Viswanathaswamy temple, situated between the River Cauvery and Kollidam five km west of the coast of Bay of Bengal, is under way and the temple will...
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CHENNAI,
May 8, 2012
Vidura's wise counsel
Vidura is acknowledged as a wise and upright person, who is also well-versed in the art of kingship. It is believed that he is the embodiment of Dharma and his knowledge of ethical values is thus...
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CHENNAI,
May 7, 2012
Exposition of Dharma
In the Mahabharata there are many versions of the exposition of Dharma pegged on to the events and circumstances. The entire tale records nuances of the complex human nature comprising sha...
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Chennai,
May 4, 2012
Extraordinary bhakti
Tondaman Chakravarthy, a powerful king, was a devotee of Lord Srinivasa of Tirumala. He made golden flowers for the Lord and worshipped Him with them. Around the same time lived a potter, a...
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May 3, 2012
Consecration
The Kumbabhishekam of Sri Uttara Guruvayurappan temple, at Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, will be performed today, May 4, 8-8.30 a.m. This temple was established in 1975 by Sri Guruvayoorappan Asthika Sam...
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May 3, 2012
Source of food lies here
In Annavasal, situated in Tiruvarur district, three km from Kudavasal, on way to Sengalipuram, is a temple for Sri Annapurneswri samedha Sri Annapurneswarar. Hailed as the shrine that has special...
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CHENNAI,
May 2, 2012
Approaching with bhakti
The Supreme One is the embodiment of truth (Sat), knowledge (Chit) and joy (Ananda). We can reach the Supreme One only if we aspire to and try to. If we take one step towards God, He will take two...
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May 1, 2012
Religious facets of Thirumayilai, Thiruvallikeni
Mylapore stands apart in a city which has undergone a sea of change. The charm is the manner in which tradition blends with modernity makes it a different place. It has retained all its landmarks,...
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Serthi Sevai at Srirangam
His boundless grace
Advent of Ramanuja
A Jnani and Yogi in one
Devotees throng Srirangam on ‘Alum pallakku' festival
Concern for devotees
Consecration of ISKCON temple
Ancient temple to be renovated
Symbols of tradition - Part 2
CHENNAI,
May 11, 2012
A missed opportunity
Dhruva achieved the unattainable when he beheld the Lord of the universe in front of him. No doubt the arduous penance he performed with determination, sincerity and commitment made this possible....
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May 10, 2012
Symbolising religious unity
The chariot festival at the Swayambu Kshetram of Bhoo Varaha Swamy temple in Srimushnum took place on Friday last (May 4) .
By 6.30 a.m. on Friday, the utsava deity – Lord Yagya V...
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CHENNAI,
May 9, 2012
Quest for Eternal Truth
The knowledge contained in the Upanishads is esoteric and pertains to the eternal truth as against all that is fleeting and temporary. What is to be understood primarily is the acceptance of the u...
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ISLAMABAD,
May 7, 2012
Preserve Katasraj Temple: Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday expressed concern over the damage caused to the ancient Katasraj Temple in Chakwal district of Punjab and the drying up of the temple pond due to industrial act...
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Chennai,
May 6, 2012
Bound by love
Can God be bound? Can He be shackled? On the face of it, it seems the answer to these questions is obvious. How can God, who created the universe and sustains it, be tied up, or confined? Yet the...
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Chennai,
May 3, 2012
Shanmukha's spear
When Lord Shanmukha sets out to fight demon Soorapadman, Lord Siva sends 11 Rudras to help his son and they become weapons in Lord Shanmukha's 11 hands. His 12th hand holds the spear, the most pot...
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May 3, 2012
Gearing up for a new look
Renovation is on at the 17 Century A.D. Tirumala Nayak period Kothandarama Temple, Ayodhyapattanam, about 10 km East of Salem on the Tiruppathur/Athur – Vridhachalam Highway.
The story go...
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May 3, 2012
A lot needs to be done
Sri Perundevi Thayar Samedha Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Arcot, will soon have a new wooden temple car and a Dwajasthambam (or Kodimaram), besides new shrines for deities such as Rukmani Venkat...
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CHENNAI,
May 1, 2012
Overwhelmed by love
God accepts whatever offered with love. In fact, there are instances galore of how the Lord is overwhelmed with the love He has for His devotees, said M.V. Anantapadmanabhachariar. A story...
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CHENNAI,
April 30, 2012
Faith makes it easier
We are told to have faith in God and His Omnipotence, but what is faith? Sceptics question the very existence of God, wondering what proof we can offer. God cannot be explained in a way that appe...
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Hymns that enlighten
ISKCON temple inaugurated
The illustrious tradition
There is no other path
A good listener
Guiding others
Paucity of funds
Adhirudra yagnam concludes
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Some images from the Brahmotsavam of Sri Parthasarathy Swami Temple, Triplicane, that was held recently. Photos: K.V. Srinivasan
Slideshow
Easter Sunday brings with it numerous special traditions and age-old rituals. Images of celebrations around the world.
