Category: Gurukula
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What is real prayer? A lesson from Ramayana month
The test was simple but demanding: whoever could lift and string the mighty bow of Shiva, a gift to King Janaka, would win Sita’s hand in marriage.
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The significance of chanting Brahmarpanam before meals
It is not only about expressing gratitude for the food we eat but also about recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings and elements involved in bringing that food to our plates
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Sannyas is a state of total renunciation beginning and ending in compassion
Each moment should become filled with alertness, love and faith as the sannyasin strives to reach that goal. We need to develop awareness in each and every word, every look, every thought and every action.
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Sannyasa, in the service of the world
A Sannyasi is a real servant of the world. In fact, he or she is the only one who serves and loves the world without receiving anything in return.
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Brahmacharya Deeksha ceremony
many of the brahmacharis serve in various branch ashrams or by going on tours to various parts of India and the world. Thus they spread Amma’s message of Love and Compassion.
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Even Sannyasi’s breath should be for the good of others
Now he doesn’t have a particular God. This son should serve the people seeing them as God. His remaining life is to serve them.
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Shankaracharya’s four Sannyasa orders
Hinduism is still a dynamic and all-encompassing religion stands as ample testimony to the deeds of Adi Shankaracharya.