Swamiji’s First Review on Drawings of deities lasting 8 Hours – Packed to Perfection!
Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami is known to be a Perfectionist. His keen eye into details, his strength in re-establishing lost ideals and his warmth towards those in suffering is immeasurable! As part of constructing the 108 Divya Desams around the Statue of Equality, Sri Swamiji spent 8 hours on the first review of the drawings of the Deities of the […]
108 Centres of Inspiration. The rise of Divya Desams begin…
Out of the 106 centres of inspiration that are on this land, 11 of them have been raised above Foundation level. Chitravana, Upapeetam, Adhishtanam have beautifully shaped up mirroring the original centres! 39 of them have CRS walls being constructed. 16 of them are in the stage of excavation. 4 of them are at the Foundation level. 18 of them are […]
Foundation for 30 Centres of Inspiration, DivyaDesams Complete – 30 more in progress!
Updates on the progress include: We invite everyone to take part in this effort. You will not only make history but also play a role in shaping a direction for future generations on the best way to lead a balanced life, best way to deal with problems of any kind, best source of knowledge on various aspects! […]
Why is a Swan (Hamsa) used in temple architecture?
A hamsa can separate water from milk! It represents satvik quality of people who are able to differentiate between incorrect or unhealthy practices from right ones! Great seers take good attributes of everything around and ignore unnecessary aspects. An elephant is mighty and exhibits valour. It represents rajasik quality of people who are aggressive and is competitive rather than collective in nature. A lion is fierce and […]
36 Elephants Getting Ready to Drizzle Water for a Pleasant Experience!
216 Feet Ramanujacharya seated in honour on Padma Peetam is being held by 36 Elephants! These 36 elephants which represent valour and majestic nature are a part of God’s creation. At the same time, the tender and beautiful lotus shaped base is also part of the same God’s creation! As Swamiji says, ‘Rough and hard teeth work cohesively with the sensitive […]
Brain Power that ignores Kindness of your Heart is Dangerous
Bharath is a country that is based not only on what a brain is capable of but also on what a heart can give. It is built on the foundations of a kind heart that elevates one to a peaceful state. The Materialistic progress spiritual base can be harmful to society. It is equivalent to AK47 in the hands of […]
All about The Yali – A Sculpture in Temple Architecture
A temple is called an aalayam, a place which unites (layam) a soul(athma) with God. Everything you see on the walls of a temple or inside a temple are all aiming at single goal – to unite you with God. The fact is: we are never away from God. But, we have become ignorant of this […]
When can Knowledge become Power?
Punya:mbho:ja vika:sa:ya pa:padhva:ntha kshaya:yacha |sri:ma:n a:vira bhu:thbhu:mau ra:ma:nuja diva:kara || Do you agree that ‘Knowledge is Power’? Yes, But – Knowledge cannot become ‘right power’ until it is used in empowering others. It cannot become ‘right power’ unless it is utilised in transforming one to be ‘giving’. It cannot become ‘right power’ until one realises […]
Come, Join Us in Safe-guarding our future in the lap of Divine Wisdom
Sri Krishna Desika Jeeyar Swami humbly reached JIVA asram to pay respects to Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami and have a darsan, a visit in honour, of the Sri Ramanuja Sahasrabdi site. Sri Krishna Desika Jeeyar Swami quite happily watched the great, Ramanuja statue and expressed his extreme reverence towards Swami for taking up such a noble mission. […]
Gratitude and Sharing – A Dream Come True!
We say ‘Thanks’ to someone who has given us a glass of water when we are thirsty. We say, ‘May everything you wish for come true”; ‘thank you’ to someone who has offered you delicious food when you are super hungry. We hug a friend and express gratitude for being with us in hard times. […]