Since times immemorial, lamps have been given an extraordinary repute of respect, honour and faith. Today our lives are illuminated by various modern lighting equipment. However, these equipment still do not have the radiance of an oil lamp.
Sanatan Sanstha seekers Mr. Jaikumar and Mrs. Sugandhi Jaikumar met Swami Vinayamrut Chaitanya in the Chennai ashram of Mata Amrutanandmayi on December 1, 2020. Swamiji was given information on the mission of Sanatan Sanstha.
In spite of clear forewarnings of the devastating Third World War, most of the Bharatiyas with their self-centred attitude are engrossed in their luxurious lifestyle and do not realise the seriousness of the crisis.
Several Saints and astrologers have predicted that as per the influence of time there will terrible calamitous times ahead.
Author Sylvia Brown had predicted in her book, written almost 12 years in 2008, titled ‘End of Days: Predictions and Prophecies About the End of the World’ that an epidemic of severe pneumonia-like illnesses could spread worldwide by 2020.
On Balipratipada a picture of King Bali and his Queen Vindhyavali is drawn with rangoli on the floor, decorated with five colours and worshipped. On Balipratipada, Bali is worshipped.
According to Shrimadbhagvat Puran on this day Shri Krushna slayed Narkasur. A powerful demon called Bhoumasur or Narkasur formerly ruled a place named Pragjyotishpur.
In some places the water current was so strong that several people, cattle and vehicles were swept away. Petrol, diesel, milk and other essential commodities went out of stock.
Dhanatrayodashi is also known as Dhanteras and Dhanvantari Jayanti. Businessmen worship their treasuries and Deity Shri Lakshmi on this day while Ayurvedic vaidyas (doctors) worship Deity Shri Dhanvantari (vaidya of Deities).
The state of Tripura has acquired its popular name from Tripurasundari Devi. Shri Tripurasundari Devi’s temple is located at Matabari village near Udaipur city in Tripura State. This is one of the 51 Shaktipeethas (Seats of Divine Energy). Here, tows of Devi Sati’s left foot had fallen.
