Ezhuthachan Puraskaram to Mahakavi Akkitham ; ? Leftist regret over controversial award to traitor Hussein
Thrissur: Finally Leftist Government recognises literary genius Mahakavi Akkitham Achthan Namboodiri (82) for contributions to Malayalam literature.Earlier the move by Leftist’s to confer prestigious Ravivarma puraskar to traitor M.F.Hussein had… (Posted on November 1, 2008)
Amrutha Bindu Upanishad
THURSDAY MESSAGE, 30th   OCTOBER, 2008 (SERIES 129)  AMRUTHA BINDU UPANISHAD: This is a very small Upanishad explaining about mind in 22 lines. 1. This Upanishad tells us that there… (Posted on October 30, 2008)
Mahaveer Puraskar to Amma
Amma receives award for her vegetarian lifestyle Source:www.kaumudi.com LONDON: Mata Amritanandamayi, popularly known as Amma, has been conferred with an award here in recognition of her vegetarian lifestyle. Amma, known… (Posted on October 29, 2008)
Theyyams wake up in N Kerala
Kasargod: After a gap of four months, the Theyyam festival season in northern Kerala started on Sunday. The temples and Kaavus (groves) would now become loud with the drum-beats and… (Posted on October 27, 2008)
Mahanarayana Upanishad
Mahanarayana Upanishad is beyond the level of explaining through this message. 1. It is practically the Veda itself. The glorious mantras with sruthi give us all the messages of the… (Posted on October 23, 2008)
Yelamanchili – A Vedic Village
Promoting Vedic studies in the modern era Author: VKL Gayatri Source: The New Indian Express – www.expressbuzz.com VISAKHAPATNAM: Every morning, the town of Yelamanchili in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh wakes… (Posted on October 18, 2008)
Indian Classical Music by American Students Rocks Central Connecticut!
Listen to the students of Wesleyan University performing during the Navaratri festival.They train under Adjunct Instructor Balu and Artist in Residence David Nelson from the Ethnomusicology department. http://www.wesleyan.edu [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwdDm3UO5WM&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0]… (Posted on October 18, 2008)
Narayana Upanishad
1. There are five mantras / stanzas in this Upanishad. 2. Here, Sree Narayana in the form of Mahavishnu is explained as the symbolic form of prapancha purusha, which is… (Posted on October 15, 2008)
“Management Concepts and the Timeless Indian Classica”
LETTER TO INDIAN EXPRESS DEAR SIR,  Reference your edit ” Beyond just an exam paper ” (TNIE – 13 OCT).  If ever there was a crying need for “ethics in business practices”, … (Posted on October 13, 2008)
Sanskrit through Gita and Gita through Sanskrit – A New Venture from Samskrita Bharati
Samskrita Bharati to launch Gita Shikshana Kendrams Source:www.expressbuzz.com THRISSUR: In a major move to popularise Sanskrit in the country, Samskrita Bharati will launch 1,000 Bhagvad Gita Shikshana Kendras throughout the… (Posted on October 13, 2008)
Ahimsa paramo dharmaha, Dharma himsa tathaiva cha
There are several Samskrit half-statements, we often use that sounds full statements (Truth) such as Ahimsha Paraamo Dharma  We need to correct such half-statement’ s half-knowledge, and come out from… (Posted on October 11, 2008)
IISH to spread the messages of Gurudevan along with International centre for Sri Narayana Guru Studies
DASAMI MESSAGES   ( (9TH October, 2008  series No. 1.)  Every Dasami day this message will be reaching you about Sri Narayana guru. It is a collaborative project work to… (Posted on October 9, 2008)
Garbhopanishad
THURSDAY MESSAGE, 9th OCTOBER, 2008 (SERIES 126) NAVARAATRI MESSAGE: Let us live a happy and prosperous life useful for ourselves, our family, society, nation and for the dharma. How long… (Posted on October 9, 2008)
Mahanavami observed; Vidyarambham today
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Thrissur town is getting ready for an 11-day Srimad Bhagavatha Sathram
Thrissur town getting ready Courtesy: Express News Service -www.expressbuzz.com THRISSUR: After a gap of 16 years, Thrissur town is getting ready for an 11-day Srimad Bhagavatha Sathram beginning from October 9.… (Posted on October 8, 2008)
Preserve,Protect and Promote Traditional Hindu Art
                                   By Dr. Babu Suseelan                        The Character of our society seems to have shifted rapidly. In so brief a time the intense idealism, art, literature, dance, music and social… (Posted on October 5, 2008)
Introductory Video Presentations by Stephen Knapp
Here are a few simple video presentations on various aspects of the Vedic philosophy, as well as a few on some holy places in India, that I was able to… (Posted on October 3, 2008)
Swethaaswethara Upanishad
THURSDAY MESSAGE, 2nd OCTOBER, 2008 (SERIES 125) Swethaaswethara Upanishad is said to be written by a Rushi , Swethaaswathara. I personally think that the name Swethaaswethara cannot be the name… (Posted on October 2, 2008)
Swami Chidanandapuri has been chosen for the maiden Madhavji Puraskaram
Kozhikode: Religious leader Swami Chidanandapuri has been chosen for the maiden Madhavji Puraskaram 2008 instituted by Madhavji Memorial Charitable Trust. The award comprising Rs 25,000, citation and plaque, would be… (Posted on September 29, 2008)
Love is the Centre-Point of Life: Amma
27 September 2008 — Amritapuri Amma began her 55th Birthday Address by saying that the point of religious and cultural festivals was to help human beings gain peace of mind.… (Posted on September 28, 2008)
Sanskrit boulevard
Author: Aditya Ghosh  – Hindustan Times Source Link http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=51aeb44c-438a-44b6-979b-baef18b83359 Prem Narayan Chauhan pats his oxen, pushing them to go a little faster. Ziighrataram, ziighrataram chalanti, he urges them. The animals… (Posted on September 27, 2008)
Amma’s 55th Birthday Celebrations
300,000 devotees to take part in Amritanandamayi’s birthday www.kaumudi.com KOLLAM: Close to 300,000 devotees of Mata Amritanandamayi, better known as Amma, will take part in her 55th birthday celebrations here… (Posted on September 26, 2008)
R Vasudevan Potti to receive Amrita Keerti Puraskar
During Amma’s 55th birthday celebrations, Professor R. Vasudevan Potti will be awarded the Amrita Keerti Puraskar for his meritorious contributions and perpetuation to Vedic knowledge. The award comprises a cash… (Posted on September 25, 2008)
Soolapani Warrier passes away
MALAPPURAM: Edappal T V Soolapani Warrier, the astrologer who took the glory of science to higher esteem passed away at his residence at Thalamunda at Edappal on Tuesday evening. He… (Posted on September 25, 2008)
Muktika Upanishad
Muktika Upanishad: This is the 108th Upanishad  in the series of 108important Upanishads. There are two parts for this Upanishad. Just before LordRama leaving the world (DEHA TYAAGAM) by disposing… (Posted on September 4, 2008)
Ganesha Pancharatnam Stotram – Today Ganesha Chaturthi
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr9v28Kcym4&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0]… (Posted on September 2, 2008)
108 Names and Meanings of Sri Krishna
Dedicated to Readers by Shri Dilip Kumar on AshtamiRohini 2008 1. Achala – Still Lord2. Achyuta – Infallible Lord3. Adbhutah – Wonderful God4. Adidev – The Lord Of The Lords5.… (Posted on August 22, 2008)
More About Yajnavalkya Upanishad
THURSDAY MESSAGE 21st August 2008 (SERIES NO.119). YAJNAVALKYA UPANISHAD. You might have heard about Emperor Janaka whose name ismentioned in almost all the Indian literature and the only name of… (Posted on August 22, 2008)
Know More about Adhyaathma Upanishad
ADHYAATHMA UPANISHAD: This Upanishad explains what is meant by spirituality in its true sense. That is the realization of the divinity in one and all. Thus explains the Upanishads: 1.… (Posted on August 7, 2008)
First bunch of crops offered to Guruvayoorappan
GURUVAYOOR: Seeking divine blessings for a bountiful harvest, bunches of the first crop of paddy were offered to the presiding deity of the Sree Krishna temple during the “illam nira”… (Posted on August 3, 2008)
Sun and science – Beliefs and proofs
The Sun has a prominent place in the galaxy. The solar system of the universe comprising nine planets revolves around the sun. Hindus, who have an ancient tradition of worshiping… (Posted on August 2, 2008)
Lakhs offer Vavu Bali to ancestral souls
Lakhs of Hindus from all over the State performed the Vavu Bali on Friday, the New Moon day of month Karkataka of the Malayalam calendar to propitiate the souls of… (Posted on August 1, 2008)
Thousands offer bali in state
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Thousands of people across the state today performed the ‘Vavubali’ ritual to propitiate departed souls on the occasion of ‘Karkitaka Vavu.’ Men and women turned up in large numbers… (Posted on August 1, 2008)
Thuriyaatheetha Avadhoootha Upanishad
THURIYAATHEETHA AVADHOOOTHA UPANISHAD. This is a small Upanishad which explains the characteristics of an avadhootha sanyaasi. 1. Thuriya means a state beyond jaagrath, swapna, sushupti and thureeyam. 2. These are… (Posted on July 30, 2008)
A New Book on Ancient Mahavishnu Temples (Divyadesams) in Malayalam
A New Book on 108 Ancient Mahavishnu Termples in India (over 1500 years old) in malayalam named "108 THIRUPATHIKAL" released by Dr. K.S. Radhakrishnan, Vice Chancellor, SreeSankaracharya Sanskrit University, Kalady… (Posted on July 25, 2008)
More about Bhikshuka Upanishad
Bhikshuka Upanishad: This is a small and simple Upanishad which discusses the bhikshaatana rules for the sanyaasies who accept sanyaasa directly ( as Sankaracharya did) or after passing through brahmacharya,… (Posted on July 23, 2008)
Wisdom from Swami Dayananda Saraswathi
‘Religions are for humans, not for Gods’ ‘Narada Gana Sabha’ was jam-packed and overflowing on Sunday, with the religious elite of Chennai that had poured in to listen to Swami… (Posted on July 22, 2008)
Maths made easy by Vedas
Bhubaneswar, July 20: For a young batch of students at Bhubaneswar Genius Academy, mathematics is no longer a fretting subject and solutions to arithmetic, algebra, geometry or trigonometry problems are… (Posted on July 21, 2008)
Hinduism Vs Other Religions – Swami Chinmayananda- Video
Swamiji talks about hinduism in contrast with the various religions of the world and the necessity of religion to adapt to the lifestyle of the community [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKBMDzK-7_0&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0]… (Posted on July 20, 2008)
Karkkidakavavu bali
Karkkidakavavu bali( pitru tarpanam)Â is the ritual to propitiate the souls of the ancestors, performed in Kerala on the vavu or new moon day of the Malayalam month Karkkidakom (Cancer). These… (Posted on July 20, 2008)
The Month of karkidakam, Its changing traditions
By DILIP KUMAR RAVINDRAN Long ago, and far away, for the farming community of rural Kerala, the month of karkkidakam with its torrential rains was a period of confinement and… (Posted on July 20, 2008)
Do all religions have the same goal?
Sanatana Dharma, also known as Hinduism, is synonymous with the ‘Dharma’ propounded by our Vedic scriptures. In other words, the Vedic Civilisation, Religious Tradition and Cultural Heritage are all based… (Posted on July 19, 2008)
Month of penance, prayers starts for Kerala Hindus
Hindus in Kerala started their month of penance and prayers on Wednesday, the first day of Karkataka month of the Malayalam calendar. For one full month from this day, Hindu… (Posted on July 16, 2008)
Ramayana on Mobile Phone
Reading the Ramayana during the Malayalam month of Karkkidakom would no longer be a ritualistic affair confined to homes. You can read the epic poem from wherever you are. And… (Posted on July 16, 2008)
More about Purnamadah Mantra
AUM pUrNamadaH pUrNamida.npUrNAt.h pUrNamudachyate.pUrNasya pUrNamAdAyapUrNamevAvashiShyate. Summary of the Purnamadah Mantra Aum, That Brahman is infinite, and This brahman is infinite. The infinite evolves from the infinite. Even if you take… (Posted on July 14, 2008)
Somnath Temple all set to shine as a golden temple
Somnath (Gujarat): The historic temple of Somnath in Gujarat is all set to regain its old glory as a ‘golden temple’ by 2010. The famous temple’ Trust is carving and… (Posted on July 14, 2008)
Keralam , All set to welcome Ramayana Month
Hindus in Kerala are all set to welcome Ramayana Month .Ramayana Month which begins from 1st of Karkkidakam- Malayalam month -July 16th and ends on August 16th. Â In almost… (Posted on July 13, 2008)
Vedic hymns reaches to Non Brahmins – A Historic Moment in Kadavallor
Edappal: The first batch of non-Brahmin students on Vedic chanting programme organised by Kadavallor Anyonya Parishath has passed out in Adappal by making a history in Vedic learning. Â This… (Posted on July 12, 2008)
Law of Creation- Swami Vivekananda (Audio)
In this piece of his Chicago speech on “Paper on Hinduism”, Swami Vivekananda details about the concept of Creation [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVRsoPnouOk&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0]… (Posted on July 12, 2008)
Mural of Guruvayur Kesavan at Thekkady Elephant Fort
GURUVAYUR: A mural was dedicated to legend tusker Guruvayur Kesavan at Thekkady. The painting was done on the wall of the Elephant Fort and Cultural Centre at Thekkady. The painting,… (Posted on July 12, 2008)
