Man’s Quest for Lasting Happiness

An International-Day-of-Happiness Special | March 20, 2021 ‘Happiness. Bliss. Peace. The burning desire for these is certainly Universal, yet the earnest ‘quest’ for these often appears to be in vain. When the Lord is described to be an infinite storehouse of happiness and an ocean of bliss, and if all living beings are a part of the…
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Krishna’s Boon to Sarasvati—The Reason why we Worship the Goddess of Learning on Vasant Panchami

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On Tuesday, 16th February, 2021, ShriHari Mandir (Porbandar) is celebrating Vasant Panchamī (also known as ‘Māgha Śukla Panchamī’). ShriHari Mandir is situated within the vidyātīrtha (seat of education) that is Sandipani Vidyaniketan—established by Pujya Bhaishri in the famous port city of Porbandar, Gujarat. When the Sun enters into the house of Pisces (Mīna Rāśī), Spring…
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Sundarkand—Strength in Adversity

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‘Swagatam Shri Ram Katha’ Sundarkand Paath 6/6 by Sandipani Vidyaniketan and Sanskruti Foundation UK, recited by Rishi Shri Shyambhai Thakar. As part of the ‘Swagatam Shri Ram Katha’ (February 13th-21st, 2021), the sixth of six devotional chantings to invoke the Grace of the Lord, concluded on Saturday, February 6th, 2021, with devotees from around the…
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Swagatam Shri Ram Katha

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प्रथम सुन्दरकाण्ड पाठ एवं पूज्य भाईश्री द्वारा ईसा के नए वर्ष का संदेश – दि.०१/०१/२०२१, शुक्रवार श्रीहरि मंदिरके १५वे पाटोत्सव अंतर्गत आयोजित तीनों ताप को हरनेवाली शशीकिरन समाना श्री रामकथा में श्री हनुमानजी महाराज का आवाहन करने की भावना से श्री रामकथा के पूर्व छह सुन्दरकाण्ड पाठ का आयोजन हुआ है । सान्दीपनि के ऋषियों द्वारा…
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Don’t be an Incomplete Devotee—Hanuman Awakens Active Devotion!

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Sundarkand Paath 5/6 by Sandipani Vidyaniketan and Sandipani Pacific Parivar—recited by Rishi Shri Chetanbhai Sharma. As part of the ‘Swagatam Shri Ram Katha’ (February 13th-21st, 2021) the fifth of six devotional activities to invoke the Grace of the Lord, was graced by a Sandesh by Pujya Bhaishri, which described the activation of ‘Kruti Bhakti’—chanting God’s…
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At-A-Glance: ShriHari Mandir Patotsav

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2019 🌻 The auspicious day which marks the start of the spring season is called ‘Vasanta Pañcamī’. This day in the lunar calendar falls on ‘Māgha Śukla Pañcamī’, which is the fifth day of the bright fortnight in the lunar month of Māgha.  #FunFact– This day is also dedicated to the worship of Mā Sarasvatī,…
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Remembering the ‘Mahātma’—Gandhiji Nirvana Divas

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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was vested with the title of ‘Mahātma’ (exalted soul) for his commitment to Truth and Non-violence. During the ‘Bhāgavat Dharma and Bapu’ series, Pujya Bhaishri described a ‘Mahātma’ in the words of Ādi Shankrācārya- ‘manas ekam vacas ekam karmanyekam mahātmanām’One who possesses unity in thought, word and deed is a great soul…
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Sundarkand, the Epitome of Beauty

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As part of the ‘Swagatam Shri Ram Katha’ (Feb 13-21, 2021) the fourth of six devotional activities to invoke the grace of the Lord, was graced by a Sandesh by Pujya Bhaishri, which described the Sundarakāṇḍa as the epitome of beauty in every respect. In appreciation of the Vālmikī Rāmāyana Sundarakāṇḍa, it is said that—…
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72nd Republic Day Celebrations

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🇮🇳७२ वे प्रजासत्ताक दिवस की बधाई और शुभकामना। राष्ट्र का संविधान औ धर्मके शास्त्र का आदर करने से सुव्यवस्था और शांति कायम होते हैं। बिना आस्था और व्यवस्था के राष्ट्र नहीं चल सकता। हमारे द्वारा बनाये गये और अपनाये गये संविधान में हम प्रजा की आस्था , आदर और संवैधानिक व्यवस्था में रहना प्रजा की…
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Hanuman, The Hero’s Heart

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‘Swagatam Shri Ram Katha’ — Sundarkand Paath 3/6 by Sandipani Vidyaniketan and Sandipani Parivar Africa. Sundarakānda has a special significance in the Rāmacaritmānasa, just as the 15th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gītā, or the 10th Canto of the Śrimad Bhāgavat. What is not beautiful about the Sundarakānda? Indeed, the Rāmāyana is the word form of…
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