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. […]
News of Statue of Equality steps into Albany, NY, USA!
His Holiness graced the event organised by JET Albany Chapter in support of Statue of Equality . Dignitaries Kathy Sheehan Hon Mayor of Albany City, Jeff Quain, Capital Region Representative and Phil Barrett, Town Supervisor- Albany and other community leaders not only embraced Swamiji’s message of equality, but also encouraged the society at large to take part in the same. Many […]
Yudhishtar and Dhuryodhan – Both were given an assignment – How did they perform?
Guru asked Yudhishtar to go around the kingdom and get the list of bad people. Guru asked Dhuryodhan also to go around the kingdom and get the list of good people. Guess what? Both returned with empty lists. Neither Yudhishtar found a single bad person nor Dhuryodhan found a single good person in the same kingdom. It […]
Polishing of the Statue underway and Dynamic Fountain work picks up pace!
Highlights of the recent work at the SRS (Sri Ramanujaj Sahasrabdi) site: This extremely humongous effort initiated by Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami is unimaginable for many saints, scholars, leaders, and professionals in all areas. Many of them say, ‘It is becoming a reality because of the pure intent of Sri Swamiji and the resulting selfless benefits of the endeavour.’ However, Swamiji always […]