Adi Shankaracharya, one of the greatest philosophers and spiritual leaders of ancient India, dedicated his life to restoring the principles of Sanatana Dharma and countering other practices that were prevalent…
Narsingh Mehta, a renowned devotee of Lord Krishna, was deeply immersed in devotion. His constant reflection on the teachings of Krishna, especially through the Bhagavad Gita and devotional songs (bhajans),…
The story of Sridhar Swami and the small lizard serves as a powerful reminder of Krishna's control over all aspects of life, emphasizing that we often worry unnecessarily about the…
The Story of Sant Tulsidas Sant Tulsidas was one of the greatest devotees of Lord Ram, known for his deep devotion and the monumental work, the Ramcharitmanas (Ramayana in Hindi).…
Introduction: A Devoted King King Jayamal, whose story is beautifully recorded in the "Bhaktamala," was a great devotee of Lord Krishna, worshipping Him with unwavering devotion and surrender. Krishna, known…
Introduction: A Devotee's Challenge Narsinh Mehta, a highly revered Vaishnava poet and saint, was deeply engrossed in his devotion, spending most of his time singing bhajans in praise of Lord…
There once lived a devout follower named Mahadeva Swami. His heart belonged entirely to Panduranga, the deity of Pandharpur, a form of Lord Krishna. Despite his unwavering devotion, Mahadeva Swami…
Kasi is renowned for the holy river Ganges, for Lord Siva, and for many jnanis and yogis. One such yogi was Anandaswami. The sishya parampara (disciplic succession) begins with Ananthanande…
The Request for Siddha-Pranali Once, a householder follower of Gaura-kisora dasa Babaji approached him with a humble request. He sought siddha-pranali, or ekadasa-bhava initiation, which is a detailed process of…
Sankara's Journey to Srisailam Followed by Suresvaracharya and other disciples, Adi Shankaracharya moved southwards. In due course, the party reached the Srisailam hills in Andhra Pradesh. During those times, a…