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Essence of Akshaya Thrutheeya...

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Giving charity is one of the essentials of Akshaya Thrutheeya, but how it should be, that pleases the supreme God..... Lord Sri Krishna says in Bhagawadgita.... Patram pushpam phalam toyam yo me bhaktya prayacchati tad aham bhakty-upahritam ashnami prayatatmanah (Bhagawadgita - 9th Canto - sloka # 26) That means whoever offers Me with devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit, or water, that I accept, offered with pure-mind and devotion. In these Houses-of-God, it is not the intricacies of their design, elaborateness of the ritual, nor the splendour of gold and wealth exhibited, nor even the number of devotees attending, that contribute to their essential success. Ultimately it is the sincerity and devotion (Bhakti) that counts in divine worship. The very language and diction of the above stanza clearly sound the note that the material objects that one might offer are of no value to the Lord of the Universe, but it is the devotion and love that prompt the offerings that are accept...

Parashurama Jayanthi...

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6th in the line of Dasavatharas, Parashurama was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, born to Sage Jamadagni (one of the Saptha Rishis) and Renuka in Tretha Yuga. Born in the clan of Sage Bhrigu he is also known as Bhargavarama. He derived his name as Parashurama from his weapon called Parashu (axe).  In sloka # 61 of Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stothram, Lord Vishnu is described as Khanda-Parashuh; Parashurama the axe wielder.  He is the one with a punishing axe.  The power of that axe was so immense that all Kshathriyas who were arrogant were destroyed by it. He is the Lord wielding the invincible axe which was like a thunderbolt.  We come across the character of Parashurama in the epics Ramayana and Maha Bharatha. He is one of the seven immortals (Saptha Chiranjeevi). Bheeshma, Drona and Karna of Mahabharatha fame were his disciples. Lord Parashurama was known for his ardent devotion towards his parents. Known for his valor and aggression Lord Parashurama killed the evil ...

KAALA GANANA - Concept & Significance of Hindu Time (Part-1)

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Kalpa-Manvanthara-Yuga-Sakha … How to reckon the Hindu time?  What is its arithmetic?  What is Kalpa– Manvanthara & Yuga? How to reckon life span of Lord Brahma? What is the relationship between Sankalpa & Hindu Time element? Who are Sakha Karthas of Kali Yuga?  _____________________________________________________________ Introduction…. Kaala-Ganana (reckoning of time) happen according to the specific time set by the Kaala Niyaamaka; the governing lord and the presiding Deity of the eternal time Lord Sri ManNaarayana; the divine law maker and law giver. Time is controlled by Kaalapurusha, presiding Deity of the eternal Time, Lord Vishnu, the Kaala. He is the creator of Time and also the one who causes repetition of Time. All entities in universe come under the purview of the Time without any exception including Lord Brahma. Time is reckoned as Lord Vishnu who is Kaalaatma the soul of Time; Kaala-Swaroopa the form of Time. Naaraayana Upa...