Frequently Asked Questions about ‘Hindu Rashtra’
Does the establishment of a ‘Hindu nation’ mean that the constitution will be changed? Will India still be secular? Or does the establishment of a Hindu rāṣṭra mean India will not be secular?
The mystery of the missing roof of the ancient Shri Shikarimata temple still unsolved !
This temple was constructed by the Pandavs when in exile. They had deliberately not constructed the roof for the temple and had installed the idol of the Deity under the open skies.
Science underlying the Idol of Shri Vitthal
Pandharpur is the peeth of God’s ninth incarnation in the Kaliyug. Shri Vitthal is the incarnation of Shrivishnu. Bouddha is the ninth incarnation of God. Bouddha means bonded, the one bound to the word of the devotee, the one who is there for the sake of devotees.
The 4 Ashrams in Today’s World
Righteousness (dharma), wealth (artha), desire (kama) and the Final Liberation (moksha) are the four pursuits (purushaartha) of human life according to Bhaartiya (Indian) culture.
‘H.H. Rambhau Swami, only one of His kind !’ – Paratpar Guru (Dr.) Athavale
I have not conducted a subtle-analysis for the past 15 years. I did not understand why I felt like carrying out one on 15.1.2016 during the Yadnya; it took place automatically. H.H. Swamiji belongs to the lineage of Samartha Ramdas Swami.
Pandavwada at Erandol (Jalgaon) sanctified by the presence of Pandavas!
There is a village named Ekchakranagari, from the Mahabharat era, located at a distance of 27 kilometres from Jalgaon city in the taluka of Erandol. The ancient name of Erandol is Eranvel or Arunavati and it is situated on the banks of river Anjani. Before the war of Mahabharat, the Pandavas lived in this village of Ekchakranagari while in exile.
The Shrikrushnamai temple in Mahabaleshwar
All Hindu tourists visit Shri Mahabaleshwar and Shri Panchaganaga temples, however, very few visit Shrikrushnamai temple which is located just behind Shri Mahabaleshwar temple at a short walking distance. While visiting Mahabaleshwar on an official duty, I could visit the temple and pay obeisance to Shri Krishnamai. Given further are some points I observed.
The very ancient Shri Ekmukhi Datta temple at Kolhapur
The Idol of Deity Datta in the Ekmukhi Datta Temple in Kolhapur city was constructed in 18th century and this Idol has been worshipped by Nrusinha Saraswati Maharaj of Gangapur; Shripad Shrivallabh Maharaj and then by Swami Samarth.
The only Shri Kapaleshwar temple in the universe without Nandi in front of Mahadev
Nashik is indeed a sacred land. Bhagwan Shiva, Prabhu Shriram and several other Deities have set Their Holy feet here, that is why it is a spiritual city as well. Just as Nashik is famous for the jyotirlinga in Trimbakeshwar, it also is renowned for very ancient Shri Kapaleshwar temple. On the occasion of Shravani Somwar, let us study the importance and greatness of Shri Kapaleshwar Mahadev.
Qualities of a disciple
Qualities of a disciple – To be accepted as a disciple by a Guru, one needs to gain the grace of a Saint.
