Auspicious Shravan at Sandipani – Day 4

What are Ramayan and Bhagavat? Ramayan and Bhagavat are scriptures filled with devotion. They manifest love for God in those without affection for God and increases devotion in those who are devout. Ramayan and Bhagavat were created under the inspiration of Shri Naradji. Naradji is the religious leader of the path to devotion. Shri Valmikiji…

Auspicious Shravan at Sandipani – Day 3

Why do we remember our ancestors during a sankalp for a pooja/yagya?   Ram Katha is an account of the ideal conduct of behaviour in life. We arrange a Ram Katha in order to receive guidance on how to endeavour to live our lives perfectly. In doing a sankalp (resolution) during a yagya/pooja, we also mention our common ancestors (known as gotrocchar).…

Auspicious Shravan at Sandipani – Day 1

Let us all begin this first day of the auspicious Shravan month by pleasing Lord Shiv and singing the divine Rudrashtak. You can sing along by clicking here. We present to you the lyrics in Gujarati, Hindi and English and also the meaning of the Rudrashtak. During the Shravan month, we will endeavour to bring you…

Auspicious Shravan at Sandipani – Day 8

Who should we listen to a katha from?   ‘Pratham bhagati santan kar sangaa, dusari rati mama katha prasangaa’ (This verse from Shri Ram Charit Manas means: the first form of devotion is the company of saints, the second form of devotion is love for my katha). Love for Katha is the second bhakti (devotion) from the…
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