December 2, 2013
The path of sadhana is always mysterious, twisting and turning in proportion to our surrender and the always present element of Divine Grace. How I was led to Sri Vidya Sadhana is one such mysterious tale. Even though japa and mantra sadhana have long been among my daily practices, tantra had never held much appeal
November 24, 2013
How fickle is this mind, my Lord That even in Thy divine presence It cannot rest for long in peace? How strong is this I-sense, Krishna That while knowing to be the non-doer It continues to assert it’s separateness? How feeble is this heart, my Beloved That while seeing the futility of seeking It continues
November 18, 2013
The ashrama system based on guna + varna was designed to fulfill the four basic categories of desires of human life: 1. Dharma, the desire to lead a purposeful life and to contribute to society according to one’s gunas. 2. Artha, the desire for basic needs [food, shelter, clothing] and material wealth/resources. 3. Kama,
November 13, 2013
The armies have been assembled, the choices made. On the appointed day at the appointed time, the armies face-off on the battlefield of Kurukshetra (near present day New Delhi). The entire Gita is written from the standpoint of Sanjaya, the messenger of the blind king Dhrithrasthtra. The two station themselves remotely, with Sanjaya providing “live”
November 11, 2013
The Bhagavatam (also called Bhagavata Purana) is one of the most loved texts in Hindu dharma. Written by the great sage Veda Vyasa, it drips with devotion and sublime knowledge. It is indeed one of the most beautiful examples of Bhakti (devotion) expressed in poetry. The Bhagavatam consists of innumerable stories of the various avatars
