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happy vishu to all devotees in advance - vishu on 15th april

Posted by Aathira on April 13, 2011 at 10:04pm

Vishu is new year festival celebrated in the state of kerala , india. It is similar to the New Year festivals observed elsewhere in India like baisakhi (punjab), Bihu (assam), Naba Barsha (Bengal), Bisu (tulu nadu), vishua sankranti in orissa, tn and ugadi (AP) . Vishu generally falls on April 14 of the Gregorian calendar. This occasion signifies the Sun's transit to the zodiac - Mesha Raasi (first zodiac sign) as per Indian astrological calculations and astronomically represents the vernal equ

Vedas prescribe two types of occupation

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:54pm

Vedas prescribe two types of occupation

1) Pravritti Marga - path of sense enjoyment

2)NivrttiMarga - path of renunciation -

Bhagavatam 1.2.6

material existence is a diseased condition of life, spiritual life is

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:53pm

material existence is a diseased condition of life, spiritual life is eternal, blissful & full of knowledge.

Bhagavatam 1.2..6

As with the Naked Eye, one cannot know the sun except as a glowing substance,

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:51pm

As with the Naked Eye, one cannot know the sun except as a glowing substance, by mere philosophical speculation, one cannot understand Krishna Leelas......

One who wish to be out of Maya has to

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:48pm

One who wish to be out of Maya has to take the Shelter of Bhagavatam, which is the Transcendental Absolute Truth realized as Brahman, Paramatma & Bhagavan.

simply by cleansing the cage of the Bird; one does not satisfy the bird.

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:47pm

Body & Mind are coverings of spirit soul. The spirit soul needs must be fulfilled; as simply by
cleansing the cage of the Bird; one does not satisfy the bird.

One can develop taste for hearing and chanting the Holy Name by

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:45pm

One can develop taste for hearing and chanting the Holy Name by serving the Pure Devotee of the Lord.

Srimad Bhagavatam 1.2.18

Hare Krishna

Narada, who was a son of maid servant in previous life

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:44pm

Narada, who was a son of maid servant in previous life was engaged in menial service of sages, ate THE remanats of sages & became a great devotee.

Devotional Service is Not a Job, it is a Privilege.

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:42pm

Devotional Service is Not a Job, it is a Privilege. Bhakti cannot be attained, it is a Gift. Bhakti means the science of being defeated.

H.H. RNSM

As a cloud pours water on a forest fire to extinguish it,

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:40pm

As a cloud pours water on a forest fire to extinguish it, so the spiritual master delivers
the materially afflicted world.

- Sri Guru-vastaka

Among all the Senses, Tounge is the most voracious & uncontrollable;

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:37pm

Among all the Senses, Tounge is the most voracious & uncontrollable; it is very difficult to conquer. Therefore, always chant Hare Krsna Maha Mantra & take Prasadam.

Just, as when you heat sugar with water, it gradually becomes thicker & eventually candy,

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:35pm

Just, as when you heat sugar with water, it gradually becomes thicker & eventually candy, similarly in dealings between Lord & the devotee.

Essence of Bhagavad Gita-4

DOG's BITE

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:33pm

By surrendering to Krishna, one can easily overcome Maya's influence exactly as by calling the Master of a dog, one can be saved from a dog's bite.

Destiny which is often called as LUCK by common people, is nothing but

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:31pm

Destiny which is often called as LUCK by common people, is nothing but the aggregate of karmic reactions that have not yet borne fruit.

Essence of Bhagavat Gita-4

Just as through the process of alchemy, bell metal can be transformed into gold

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:30pm

Just as through the process of alchemy, bell metal can be transformed into gold, similarly by
the process of chanting the Holy Name, one can be uplifted.

Lord gives a devotee poverty, disease and sufferings to increase the dependance on Lord

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:28pm

Lord gives a devotee poverty, disease and sufferings to increase the dependance on Lord so that one can concentrate his mind, body and energies on the Lord.

There are four Dhams, Lowest is Devi Dham (mundane world);

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:26pm

There are four Dhams, Lowest is Devi Dham (mundane world); above is Mahesh Dham; next is Hari Dham & above them is Golaka Dham - Krishna's own realm.

Devotee's Goal is Not to be Great, but Humble Instrument in the Hands of the Great.

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:24pm

Devotee's Goal is Not to be Great, but Humble Instrument in the Hands of the Great. In Cricket,the Batsman is Glorified, Not his Bat.

Nectar Drops - H.H. RNSM

Regret or remorse of the wrong we have done should be in a positive spirit

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:21pm

Regret or remorse of the wrong we have done should be in a positive spirit of changing and turning towards God with humility.

Nector Drops - H.H. RNSM

Success in life is not about some external accomplishment.

Posted by KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM on April 13, 2011 at 12:19pm

Success in life is not about some external accomplishment. Success is about expressing integrity of our will before God, who is the witness within. His Holiness Radhanath Swami Maharaj

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happy vishu to all devotees in advance - vishu on 15th april

Vedas prescribe two types of occupation

material existence is a diseased condition of life, spiritual life is

As with the Naked Eye, one cannot know the sun except as a glowing substance,

One who wish to be out of Maya has to

simply by cleansing the cage of the Bird; one does not satisfy the bird.

One can develop taste for hearing and chanting the Holy Name by

Narada, who was a son of maid servant in previous life

Devotional Service is Not a Job, it is a Privilege.

As a cloud pours water on a forest fire to extinguish it,

Among all the Senses, Tounge is the most voracious & uncontrollable;

Just, as when you heat sugar with water, it gradually becomes thicker & eventually candy,

DOG's BITE

Destiny which is often called as LUCK by common people, is nothing but

Just as through the process of alchemy, bell metal can be transformed into gold

Lord gives a devotee poverty, disease and sufferings to increase the dependance on Lord

There are four Dhams, Lowest is Devi Dham (mundane world);

Devotee's Goal is Not to be Great, but Humble Instrument in the Hands of the Great.

Regret or remorse of the wrong we have done should be in a positive spirit

Success in life is not about some external accomplishment.

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