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KANCHI AND SRINGERI JAGADGURUS ON SANDHYAVANDANAM

  Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Sarasvati Mahaswamigal (1894 – 1994) was the 68 th Sankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. He is respectfully referred to as Mahaperiava. He was a fountain of wisdom about our Sanatana Dharma and Shastras. At the same time, he was equally knowledgeable about the contemporary world. He is regarded by many to be an Avatara of God Himself. Jagadguru Sri Bharati Theertha Mahaswami is the 36 th Peethadhipati of Sringeri Sarada Peetham. His knowledge of the Shastras and his ability to expound our spiritual heritage and duties in a language that even common people can understand, are legendary. It is our good fortune that such great Mahapurushas have been born in our times. This brief article highlights Kanchi Mahaperiava’s and Sringeri Jagadguru’s messages about the importance of Sandhyavandanam. The real name of what is commonly referred to as the “Hindu religion” is “Sanatana Dharma”. Sanatana means that which has neither a beginning nor a...
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STORIES FROM SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM 11 - PRAHLADA

The  wicked Asura (demon) Hiranyakasipu once performed severe Tapas (austerities) and propitiated Lord Brahma. Pleased with his Tapas, Brahma appeared before him and said, “I am pleased with you. Ask a boon of me and I shall grant it.” The Asura asked, “O Lord, grant that my death cannot occur at the hands of any living being created by You. Further, grant that my death cannot occur indoors or outdoors, by day or by night, by weapons, neither on earth nor in the air, neither by men nor by animals.” Brahma said, “So be it!” This boon from Lord Brahma made Hiranyakasipu extremely powerful. Drunk with power and considering himself invincible, the Asura conquered the entire universe. He usurped the palace and throne of Indra and established himself in heaven. He tormented the Devas, Rishis (sages) and human beings. The inhabitants of all the worlds – including the Devas – ran to Maha Vishnu and prayed to the Lord to deliver them from the wicked Hiranyakasipu. Sri Hari reassured them, s...
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