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Kumaragurupara Swāmigal – Thai Poosam Special

Today is Thai Poosam, the full moon day of the Tamil month ‘Thai’. This day is special to  Bhagwān Shanmukhā (Kārtikeyā). So I have chosen to narrate the story of a scholar-saint who gained name and fame due to the abundant shower of blessings of Kārtikeyā. Kumaran, was born in 1625 CE to Shanmuga Sikhāmani […]

Pattinathaar – Part 2

This is Part 2 of the story of Pattinathaar. Please read Part 1 and continue reading the story of this great saint…

Mahotkata Vinayaka

This is a story of Mahotkata Vinayaka from the Ganesha Purana. Read to know more…

Glimpses from the life history of Sri Mahaperiyava

This is an attempt to retell some events from the life history of the great saint “Mahaperiyava”…

Tilakashta Mahisha Bandhanam

Tenali Ramalingam, or Tenali Rama as he was known was the extremely intelligent court jester of the emperor Krishnadevaraya who ruled the Vijayanagara Empire. Not only was he the court jester, but also, he played advisor to the king on many occasions and helped Krishnadevaraya come out of difficult situations and saved the reputation of […]

A Tale From The Jatakas – The Tale Of The Banyan Deer

The Jataka tales talk about the various lives of the Buddha when he was born as animal or bird and how he showed mercy and virtuousness in whichever form he was. This is one such story where the Buddha (Bodhisattva) was born as a deer in a herd of Banyan Deer in the forests adjoining […]

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