Author: Smt. Radhika. V. Upadhyaya Translator: Smt. Vaishnavi Bankalgi Mundige in Veda-Puranas prātaḥ dyūtaprasaṅgēna madhyāhnē strīprasaṅgataḥ | rātrau cauryaprasaṅgēna kālō gacchati dhīmatām || The superficial… Read More »Haridasara Mundigegalu – 3
The word kaala is derived from and has its verbal roots in the term kala. In this context, it is an allusion to destruction or swallowing in totality (kala samhaare). The name kaala is a reference to Sri Krishna and hence, He is the one who swallows all.
The term ‘Stambha’ is also an epithet of Vishnu (in the VishnusahasranAma, he is called ‘stambho bhAvano bharta …’). In addition, it has several meanings, each of which describes one or more qualities of the Lord.
It is commonly perceived that the two verses of the aksha sookta from Rigveda (10-34-13,14) are focused on prohibiting gambling. It is only natural to come this conclusion as one can find the words aksha and kitava, the commonly used terminology for the dice and gamblers respectively.
Author: Dr. Vamshikrishnacharya Purohit Translation: Lakshmi By the grace of God, we, ordinary jeevas, have taken birth in this world. Once here, we need shelter… Read More »Srinivase astu me manah – An ideal household
As she walked along the main street with unkempt hair, a garment that barely covered her and in a disheveled state, children and young men surrounded her thinking her to be a mad woman. King Subahu’s mother, who had been curiously witnessing all of this from the terrace of her chamber, instructed her attendant thus, “Go bring that woman. Drive the people away. There is a divine radiance in her face.”
विष्णुः सर्वगुणोद्रेकात् कालः इत्यभिदीयते || vishNuH sarvaguNOdrEkAt kAlaH ityabhidIyatE || || bhA.tA 10-11-30 || Since Vishnu is complete with all auspicious attributes, he is known… Read More »Vishnu is called Kaala