Significance of Kamika Ekadashi by Sri Sesha Bhattar
In Sanskrit, Ekadasi means 11, So Ekadasi is the 11th day of the Paksha of the month. The day is significant for devotees of Lord Narayana, who observe fast and recite slokas and perform bhajans. The day is considered auspicious as the devotees believe the Lord will bless them and fulfill all wishes if they pray on the […]
Upanyasam on Bala Kandam (Ramayana) by U. Ve. Sriman Dr. D. Srinivasan
The Ramayana written by sage Valmiki is considered the Adi Kavya. The Epic has six kandas. Among them, the Bala Kanda is significant because the celestial wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita is recorded in it. This Sarga (section) details the stories of Rama’s childhood, the Swayamvara and His marriage to Sita. In our podcast, we […]
Upanyasam on Kamasikashtakam by U. Ve. Sriman Dr. D. Srinivasan
Swami Vedanta Desika’s Kamasikashtakam is written in praise of Lord Narasimha who descended on Tiruvelukkai in Kancheepuram. In these 8 slokas, Swami Desika extols the beauty of Yoga Narasimha and the purpose of His avatara. In our podcast, we present the upanyasam on Kamasikashtakam by U. Ve. Sriman Dr. D. Srinivasan who explains the significance […]
Upanyasam on Sudarshana Ashtakam by U. Ve. Sriman Dr. D. Srinivasan
Swami Vedanta Desika has written many stotras and prabandhas. One among the best stotras is Sudarshana Ashtakam, which is entirely written in Sambodhana (direct address) format. This stotra was written to save people affected by a mysterious virus and ensure good health. Among the Pancha Ayudhas of Lord Narayana, Sudarshana Chakra is more lethal. So, […]
Significance of Karkataka Sankramana by Sri Sesha Bhattar
Karkataka Sankramana signals the end of Uttarayana and the beginning of Dakshinayana. On this day, Tarpanams and rituals will be performed to please Pitrudevathas (ancestors) who will bless their children and grandchildren with prosperity, wisdom and good health. On this day, homams will be performed and brahmins will be given dhaanam. A fast will be […]
Aadi Vishu Tarpana Sankalpam by Chakravarthy Ranganathan – July 2021
https://paramparaa.bandcamp.com/track/aadi-vishu-tarpana-sankalpam-july-2021 16.07.2021 – Friday– dakshiNAyana puNyakAlam [Sankalpam] plava nAma samvathsarE, utharAyane, greeshma rithau mithuna mAsE shukhla pakshE sapthamyaam puNyathithau brugu vAsara, hastha nakshatra yukthAyAm, asyAm sapthamyaam puNyathithau, kataka sankramaNa dakshinAyana puNyakAlE kataka sankramaNa srArdha prathinithi thila tharppaNam adhya karishyE.
Sita Kalyanam Upanyasam by Sri Padur Rangarajan
The Ramayana written by Valmiki has six Kandas. Among them, Bala Kanda details the Swayamvaram of King Janaka’s daughter Sita and Sri Sita Kalyana Vaibhavam. Lord Rama, by breaking the Shiva Dhanush, wins the heart of Sita and marries her in a grand event. It is said that by performing Sita Kalyanam event in temples […]
Amavasya Tarpana Sankalpam by Chakravarthy Ranganathan – July 9, 2021
https://paramparaa.bandcamp.com/track/amavasya-tarpana-sankalpam-july-9-2021 09.07.2021– Friday– sarva amAvasai [Sankalpam] plava nAma samvathsarE, utharAyane, greeshma rithau mithuna mAsE krishNa pakshE amAvAsyAyAm puNyathithau bruku vAsara aarudhrA nakshatra yukthAyAm, asyAm amAvAsyAyAm puNyakAlE tharsa srArdham thila tharppaNa roopENa adhya karishyE