Intellectuals ?

Intellectuals argue while talking on the subject of spiritual science, which is actually beyond the realm of the intellect; such people call spiritual science false. Can such people be called ‘intellectuals’ ?

Efforts for Awakening Bhav (Spiritual emotion)

Saint Tukaram Maharaj says in one of His hymns, “A devotee’s duty is to have singular bhav towards God. The true secret of devotion is to have this bhav with a firm resolve constantly. Devotees should have firm faith in God, without expecting anything in return. They should not wish for the support of anyone else. God should be their sole support.

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.

Datta Jayanti

On Datta Jayanti, the Dattatreya Principle is one thousand times more active on Earth as compared to the other days.

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.