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Chanting Rama's name and respecting elders turned Ratnakara into Valmiki
Sage Valmiki is the one who composed Ramayana, the history of Rama during the lifetime of Rama. He m
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Mother earth is the basis for everything
There are sweet and sacred seeds in one’s hand. The seeds are very powerful, but the seeds grow in
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Food and television are the causes for the agitation of mind
What is the cause for the thoughts that arise either in the mind or outside? One might conquer Indra
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Ekoham Bahusyam: One seed becoming many
“Ekoham Bahushyam”, the one manifests as many. It manifests as many although it exists as one. H
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Every action has a reaction: With beautiful analogies
Every action has a consequence. There cannot be an action without reaction. An action however small
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Unwavering mind is a pre-requisite to attain Samadhi
In order to understand and reach the state of Samadhi, the fourth line of the verse: ‘Kuruavadaana
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Tila Madhye Yada Tailam
Embodiments of Love! Just as there is oil in the sesame seeds, ghee in milk, fragrance in a flower,
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Tila Madhye Yada Tailam
Just as you find oil in fenugreek seeds, Just as you find butter in milk, Just as you find fragran
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What is offered to Vinayaka; Inner significance
On this day of Vinayaka Chaturthi, various kinds of offerings are made. But He does not accept any o
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Develop love in every act of yours
Therefore, Divinity will be emanated while working together i.e Unity in Divinity. Any work we may d
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Kerala is the center for God
The people of Kerala should strengthen sacred ancient culture. They have the seeds of ancient cultur
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Music is the reflection of Love
We should sing with love. We should speak with love. This is what the Gopikas said, 'In this barren