Vedanta

Udhalaka & Shwetaketu

Sensing the Lord’s omnipresence

  • Lakshmi 

This world is created by the Lord. The living beings, the myriad inanimate objects, the diverse animal and plant life around us are a constant reminder of it’s creator.

Shri Dhanvantari Sarvamoola Patrike

Dhanvantari in the palm of my hand

Likewise, saṅkarṣaṇa known as bhēṣaja, specially resides in the body as bhagavān and provides a sanctuary from all fears. Similarly, anirud’dha, known as śivābhimarśana for bringing lives into contact with śiva i.e., bliss and auspiciousness, is the controller of sustenance is present in the body.

Shri Krishnayana – 10

When Sri Krishna, the supreme Lord, was born in the house of Vasudeva, Brahma ordained all the divine damsels also to descend on to the earth to serve Sri Krishna so as to please Him and for His love. Vasudeva grihe saakshaad bhagavaan purusah parah janishyate tat priyaartham sambhavanthu sura striyah

Haridasara Mundigegalu – 6

Though He is at such an elevated level of independence, He comes down to earth and shows servitude unto His devotees. Who else, but our Supreme Father possesses such rich qualities? The Lord of the Universal Mother, the preeminent of Vedas, Lakshmi is truly rich.

Shri Krishnayana – 9

He who remains above everything, He who oversees everything, conducts everything, bears everything, the extractor, the all-powerful is the one who resides alongside everyone inside the body – the Supreme Lord.

Durga Trishtup Mantra

Elaborating upon the meaning of the durgā triṣṭup mantra

This hymn which is in the triṣṭup meter which was visualized by sage kaśyapa, at first glance appears to be directed towards agni who is popularly known as jātavēdas. However, by addressing it as durgā triṣṭup, śrī madhvācārya shows us that more than agni, it is durgādēvi who is being extolled in this hymn.