53. Parashurama
Several princes were still present, watching the victory celebrations. Out of a burning desire and lust for Sita they looked on in jealousy. One after another they got up from their thrones slowly–their minds still furious–each plotting various evil schemes. One called out: “Let’s kidnap the princess and take the two princes hostage. Who cares
54. He Who Serves God
“After so much tapasya I have understood this as the highest truth: God is present in every being. There is no other God besides that. He who serves all beings serves God indeed.” ~Swami Vivekananda
55. Happy Akshaya Tritiya
Today we celebrate Akshaya Tritiya. This festival holds great significance for me, our Go Dharmic Welfare Foundation and the world at large. It is a festival where we celebrate the divine fulfilment of our desire to serve. It is my desire that one day, our Foundation will be a an eternal boon to this world, a
59. Ramacharitmanas: The Greatest Religion is Compassion
The sages were enthralled by the faith exhibited by Sati (Bhavani), they bowed their heads at her feet and said, ‘You and Lord Shiva are the mother and father of the Universe.’ They experienced blissful feelings as they departed from the forest where she was practising her austerities. As they wondered through the forests speaking
60. Ramacharitmanas: Lust, Desire & Discrimination
With flowers in his hands, Kama (Cupid representing desire) departed for the abode of Lord Shiva. Firing arrows to every corner of the Earth, he brought the whole world under the sway of lust and desire. All of the Vedic injunctions and teachings were rejected as people everywhere lost their senses. Viveka and his army
61. Ramacharitmanas: The Third Eye
Kama nervously approached Shiva who was majestically seated in perfect meditation. Just has he had done with every living being on Earth, Kama assumed he could bring Shiva under his sway. He prepared his weapons of intoxication. When he saw Shiva he began to tremble, he was awestruck, but it was too late to turn back
62. Ramacharitmanas: She Was Born To Do It
The all knowing mendicant Lord Shiva understood why Kama had come, he knew that the time had come to unite with his eternal consort Bhavani. The wedding was arranged by the sages with the mountain lord Himacala and Mena, the parents of Parvati at the most auspicious time. As the passionless bride groom approached with his
63. Ramacharitmanas: The Hindu Wedding
Festive songs were heard throughout the land as preparations for the divine wedding of Shiva and Bhavani took place. Homes were cleaned and decorated with finest ornaments with men and women, both young and old, adorned their finest garments. The most delicious dishes were prepared and presented in golden thalis. It is difficult to describe the
64. Ramacharitmanas: Filling Your Life With Love And Joy
The mother and father of the Universe, Shiva and Bhavani gave birth to a child Sanmukha who as decreed by the sages, went on to defeat the evil demon Taraka who had been forever tormenting the innocent villagers. This was the story of the re-unification of Shiva and Bhavani for the good of all living
66. Ramcharitmanas: How Can A Human Be God?
Seated on their celestial thrones, Shiva and Bhavani were shining like the Sun. The daughter of the Himalayas smiled at Shiva and felt truly content. She was now inspired to help others, to do something for the greater good of all beings, she said, “O Lord, your glory has spread throughout the entire universe, you