Sangeeta Agara

Harihara Kshetra Darshana by Shri Vadirajaru

Just as two counteracting elements — a poison and its antidote — can be found in a single medium, both Hari and Hara co-exist in the same murthy. Sri Vadiraja explains that in reality both Hari and Hara are different. Although this explanation seems simple, it is an example of Sri Vadiraja’s immense talent.

Helavanakatte Giriyamma

The legend of Helavanakatte Giriyamma

Giriyamma’s story is also a clear example of Sanatana Dharma’s tolerant and broad view of society. In utter contradiction to the popular argument made by staunch opponents of Sanatana Dharma that it encourages misogyny, this story proves the special reverence given to the women in society.