bhargavasarma {nirikhi krishna bhagavan}

Significance of Bhagavantha as Antharyaami of Ashta Vasus … Adhika Maasa is the most sacred month dedicated to the most sacred person Lord Vishnu who is Maasa Niyaamaka (Governing Lord) of Adhika maasam in the name Purushottama. That’s why Adhika Maasam is also referred as Purushottama Maasa. Ashta Vasus (8) + Ekaadas Rudraas (11) + Dwaadasaadityaas (12) + Prajaapathi (1) + Vashatkaara (1); (total 33) together are the Presiding Deities of Adhika Maasam with Lord Sri Hari in the name of Purushottama being the governing Lord and Antharyaami. VISHNU (Antharyaami of Drona)..... Matchless and unparalleled in excellence Lord Vishnu the primordial supreme Lord; the mega spirit; pervades the many, various and different objects of three Universes and the three worlds of souls. Lasting as inner soul of every being; He protects and enjoys all entities in the universe; yet, remains unscathed by their faults. He is indestructible. Lord Vishnu is the solitary unique soul of outstandi...

ADHIKA MAASAM (Purushottama Maasa) ( Austerities - Charities - Presiding Deities.... ) Having understood the concept and technicalities of Adhika Maasa from previous post, let us try to understand what Adhika Maasa signifies from a religious and spiritual parlance. Lot of solemnity is attached to Adhika Maasa in Hindu religion and spirituality. Adhika is a Sanskrit word, that also means the best, the greatest, powerful, and extraordinary. It is measured as more glorious than all other months in terms of its merits. AUSTERITIES DURING ADHIKA MAASA... Adhika Maasa is considered as the most auspicious month to perform austerities for spiritual advancement. Some of the austerities prescribed to be observed during Adhika Maasa Vratha are… Uposhana   Dhaarana-Paarana Eka-Bhukta   Naktha Vratha   Ayaachita Vratha Mauna Vratha Vaachika Vratha: Getting involved in reading or listening to sacred texts like Bhagavatha Purana, Ramayana, Maha Bharatha, Bhagavadg...