Volume-06 Number-02 (Indian)

Vaisnava Calendar, Volume-06 Number-02, 2009

Feb 1, 2009 | Vaishnava Calendar, Volume-06 Number-02 (Indian)

Vaisnava Calendar February 2009 2 Feb: Srila Advaita acharya – Appearance (Fasting till noon) 3 Feb: Bhishmastami 4 Feb: Sripada Madhvacharya – Disappearance 5 Feb: Sripada Ramanujacharya – Disappearance 6 Feb: Fasting for... read more

The Greatest Vaishnava by Syamananda Dasa

Feb 1, 2009 | From the Editor, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-06 Number-02 (Indian)

Many people in India harbor the opinion that Mahadeva Sankara is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. And if they are presented with Vedic evidence which states that not only Lord Krishna or Visnu is established as the Supreme Godhead, but even Lord Shiva has no... read more

Stories from Srimad-Bhagavatam by Mukunda Mala Dasa

Feb 1, 2009 | Bhagavatam Stories, Mukundamala Dasa, Srimad Bhagavatam, Volume-06 Number-02 (Indian)

A selection highlighting different qualities of Lord Siva Lord Siva saves the universe by drinking poison In one of the battles between the demons and the demigods, the demigods lost all their opulence and positions. The demigods then approached Lord... read more

Merciful Lord Shiva by His Holiness Giriraja Swami

Feb 1, 2009 | Demigods, Giriraja Swami, Volume-06 Number-02 (Indian)

Understanding Lord Shiva from different perspectives (Adapted from a talk given on Shivaratri 2003) The Vedic literatures inform us that there are two categories of controllers: God, the Supreme Lord (bhagavan, full in all opulences), and the demigods (devas,... read more

Preaching Impersonalism As a service

Feb 1, 2009 | Uncategorized, Volume-06 Number-02 (Indian)

The secret identity of Sripad Shankaracarya Over time, the ancient land of India has been witness to many changes in the lives of its residents by way of shifting cultures and changing philosophies. Many have, over the past several centuries espoused a variety of... read more

Protector of the Holy Dham

Feb 1, 2009 | Demigods, Volume-06 Number-02 (Indian)

Understanding Lord Shiva’s service in Vraja Bhuteshvara Mahadeva at Mathura Four ancient deities of Lord Shiva residing at Mathura are known as dik-palas, “protectors of the directions.” They stay in Mathura to protect the dhama. Bhuteshvara Mahadeva... read more