King Satyavrata was the subsequent Manu Vivasvanta who had the distinction of playing a major role in the context of Vishnu Bhagavan’s Avatara (Incarnation) as Matsya or the Giant Fish. The Story was when Satyavrata was paying offerings of waters… Continue Reading
Swayambu Manu’s son King Uttanapada married to Suniti and Suruchi and the respective sons were Dhruva and Uttama. The younger wife and son dominated the King. Once Dhruva desired to sit on his father’s lap as his cousin too did,… Continue Reading
While the seventh in the series of fourteen Manus viz.Vaiwaswata Manu is the current one, predictions about future Manus also were provided in the Puranas, especially the Markandeya Purana in detail. The Eighth Manu would be Saavarni, to be followed… Continue Reading
As the pace of Creation in the Universe was slow at the beginning, Brahma divided himself into two one as himself and another as a female called Shatarupa. The latter did Tapsya for ten thousand years and begot a husband… Continue Reading
1) Agni: The Ten Incarnations- 3; Profile of Universal Creation-14; Procedure of Puja to Ganesha, Shiva, Chandi, Vishnu and Surya- 15; Shri Lakshmi Stotra and benefits -17; Vishnu Panjara Stotra for Raksha -18; Marjana Stotra for Raksha for Self and… Continue Reading
[In Ananda Lahari especially, Amba’s depiction is close to affectionate parents of Prakriti and Paramashiva, while Soundarya Lahari reflects beauty waves coming in a rush as the ideas expressed as complex too with poetic finesse.] 42. Jagajjanani!Your Saadhakas on visioning… Continue Reading
Stanzas : 1. Shiva the ‘sthaanu’ and Shakti the energiser; 2.Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva manifested from Her foot dust as responsible for Srishti-Sthiti-Samhara; 3. Ignorance and Poverty in Samsara; 4.Abhaya and Loka Raksha; 5. Manmadha the symbol of material desires; 6. Maha Shakti… Continue Reading
Shrunu Devi pravakshyaami Sthaanvaashrama vanam mahat, Yacchrutwaa muchyate jantuh Maha Paataka kotibhih/ (Maha Bhairava Deva then described the Mahima of Sthaanu Ashrama and this account for sure would provide relief to countless Manavas. In the days of yore, Sati Devi… Continue Reading
Shrunu Devi pravaksheham Nila Gangaa samudbhavam, Yacchrutwaa praapyate Matyeh Agnishtoma phalam Priye/ (Bhagavan Maha Bhirava recounted the episode of Nila Ganga’s origin and auspiciousness andassured tat those who bathe and worship in this Sacred River would certainly reap the fruit… Continue Reading
As the pace of Creation in the Universe was slow at the beginning, Brahma divided himself into two one as himself and another as a female called Shatarupa. The latter did Tapsya for ten thousand years and begot a husband… Continue Reading
