SRI RADHASHTAMI CELEBRATION - DISCOURSE TITLED " DEHI PADA PALLAVAMUDARAM" "देहि पदपल्लवमुदारम्"

SRI RADHASHTAMI CELEBRATION - DISCOURSE TITLED " DEHI PADA PALLAVAMUDARAM" "देहि पदपल्लवमुदारम्" 19th September 2026

जय जय श्रीराधे

SRI RADHASHTAMI GRAND CELEBRATIONS ON SATURDAY, 19TH SEPTEMBER 2026

HAPPY RADHASHTAMI CELEBRATIONS
कृष्णप्राणाधिकां श्रेष्ठां वृन्दावनविलासिनीम्।
नमामि राधिकां देवीं कलिकल्मषनाशिनीम् ॥
जय जय श्रीराधे
CARNATIC SONGS ON SRI RADHA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPPQWdR2pa4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkssPLWrXjA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfQM1YSNA1o
BOOKS ON SRI RADHA
https://www.amazon.in/Radha-Demystified-Dr-Kannan-Srinivasan/dp/1981758127
https://www.amazon.com/RADHA-SUPREME-DR-KANNAN-SRINIVASAN/dp/1099193206

Sri  Radha is none other than Sri Mahalakshmi, who out of great compassion, facilitates the individual Self to get the divine grace of the Supreme Bhagavan Sri Krishna, the glorious Yogesvara. According to the Scriptures, the best way to approach Sri Krishna is through first obtaining the grace of Sri Radha. Even a grave sinner gets redemption through her ceaseless divine grace and becomes purified to serve the lotus feet of Sri Radhakrishna. Let us not miss this opportunity to offer our humble and sincere prayers to the ever fresh and fragrant queen of Brindavan. On this most auspicious Radhashtami day, may Sri Radha shower her boundless blessings on all. 

श्रीगोविन्दप्रियां राज्ञीं वृन्दावनमनोहरीम्।

कृपास्वरूपिणीं दिव्यां राधादेवीं नमाम्यहम्॥

माधुर्यरससंपूर्णां माधवमनमोहिनीम्।
महाभावनिमग्नां तां मधुराधां नमाम्यहम्॥

Sri Radha Krupa Kataksha Stava Raja Stotram
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGFMOC-gua4&feature=channel
 Sri Krishna  Krupa Kataksha  Stava Raja Stotram
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5JGqtIbrH8&feature=channel
 Barsane Wali Radhe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh_3wRRbg7c&feature=channel
 Paramadhan Radhe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Y2dInVlLc&feature=channel 

SRI RADHA SUPRABHATAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUZ2km3qkWU

SRI RADHA ASHTA KALIYA PUJA STOTRAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=202tEQ9nM2Q

Radhai Kattum Pathai (ராதை காட்டும் பாதை)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c1UT_IPZGI

Radhai Vazhi (கோதிலா இராதை வாழி)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB7Q_yaeIXI

जय जय श्रीराधे  

SRI BALARAMA PRARTHANA (श्रीबलरामप्रार्थना)

श्रीबलरामप्रार्थना
सर्वमङ्गलदात्रे च रोहिणीनन्दनाय च।
श्रीकृष्णप्रियभ्रात्रे च बलरामाय ते नमः॥

sarvamaṅgaladātre ca rohiṇīnandanāya ca ।
śrīkṛṣṇapriyabhrātre ca balarāmāya te namaḥ ॥

Salutations to You, O Balarāma—the bestower of all auspiciousness, the beloved son of Rohiṇī, and the dear brother of Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
जय जय श्रीराधे

NAMMAZHVARUM NAPPINNAIYUM - UPANYASAM AT ALWARTHIRUNAGARI RANGANATHAR TEMPLE - 23 MAY 2026

NAMMAZHVARUM NAPPINNAIYUM - UPANYASAM AT ALWARTHIRUNAGARI - 23 MAY 2026 from 7 PM onwards in the august presence of Revered Acharya Sarvabhauma Sri.U.Ve. Thirvaimozhipillai Swamin at Ranganathar Temple, Alwarthirunagari. जय जय श्रीराधे

DOMBIVLI SRI BALAJI PRARTHANA (डोम्बिवली श्रीबालाजी प्रार्थना)

डोम्बिवलीपरित्रात्रे सर्वाभीष्टप्रदायिने ।
भक्तवत्सलश्रेष्ठाय बालाजीस्वामिने नमः ॥

Ḍombivalī-paritrātre sarvābhīṣṭa-pradāyine ।
bhaktavatsalaśreṣṭhāya bālājīsvāmine namaḥ ॥

Salutations to the Supreme Lord Sri Balaji
the protector of Dombivli
the bestower of all desired blessings
the foremost among those affectionate towards devotees.

जय जय श्रीराधे

SRI RADHARAMANA PRARTHANA

श्रीराधारमणप्रार्थना
सर्वमङ्गलदातारं राधाहृदयलोलुपम्।
श्रीवृन्दावनवल्लभं श्रीराधारमणं भजे॥
I adore Śrī Rādhāramaṇa,
bestower of every blessing,
he whose delight is in Rādhā’s heart,
the cherished Lord of sacred Vṛndāvana.
जय जय श्रीराधे

SRIVAISHNAVISM- PRAPATTI-SARANAGATI-BHARANYASAM- QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SRIVAISHNAVISM-PRAPATTI-SARANAGATI-BHARANYASAM- QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Shri. U.Ve.Narayanan Swami , the erudite Vaishnavite Scholar and Chartered Accountant of Thane, Mumbai very recently shared through WhatsApp his profound thoughts among his learned associates in a concise manner regarding the Ladder to Paramapada in terms of Paramapada Sopana of Sri Vedanta Desika, the greatest Vaishnava Acharya. He asked me to answer the various questions raised by his learned associates in this regard. Accordingly, I have attempted to give very brief answers to them .

Q1. To attain Bhagavan, various upayams like Karma,Jnana,Bhakti Yoga are prescribed. Whether they are to be given up.

A1. Each one chooses the path that is dear to him. But the topmost and the most confidential is specified at the end of Srimad Bhagavad Gita. It is the supreme upaya in comparison to all the other forms. The Supreme Lord says - "Always fix your mind on Me, become My devotee, worship Me, and offer your humble obeisances unto Me. By doing so, you will certainly come to Me; I give you this truthful promise because you are very dearly loved by Me."

सर्वगुह्यतमं भूय: शृणु मे परमं वच: ।
इष्टोऽसि मे दृढमिति ततो वक्ष्यामि ते हितम् ॥
मन्मना भव मद्भक्तो मद्याजी मां नमस्कुरु ।
मामेवैष्यसि सत्यं ते प्रतिजाने प्रियोऽसि मे ॥
सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज |
अहं त्वा सर्वपापेभ्यो मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुच: ॥

Q2. Is SARANAGATHI ,PRAPATTI and BHARANYASAM claimed by Srivaishnavas the same?

A2. While the terms Prapatti, Saranagati, and Bharanyasam are often used interchangeably in the Sri Vaishnava tradition to denote total surrender to the Divine, they emphasize different nuances of the act.
Saranagati is the broadest term, literally meaning "seeking refuge" . Seeking refuge in God as the only protector. The act of "dropping down" at the Lord's feet.
The Principle: It is the central doctrine of the Sri Vaishnava Sampradaya, emphasizing that the Lord is the only means (Upaya) and the only goal (Upeya).
Bharanyasam (or Bhara-Nyasa) focuses on the technical aspect of transferring the "burden" of one's protection to the Lord. The term "Bharanyasam" is frequently used as a specific, separate ritual in the Vadakalai tradition, whereas the Thenkalai tradition typically views the surrender as being inherently accomplished during Samashrayanam (initiation).

Q3.Who has the right to do SARANAGATHI? What are its various components ?

A3: Anyone who desires so with absolute faith in Bhagavan has the right to do SARANAGATHI.
The following are its six components :-
The firm resolve to do only what is favorable to Bhagavan
The rejection of everything that is unfavorable to Bhagavan
Absolute faith that "He will surely protect me."
Explicitly choosing the Lord as the sole Protector.
Handing over the "burden" of your soul's protection and its final salvation to God, acknowledging that you are His property.
Absolute humility or the sense of helplessness.

श्रवणं कीर्तनं विष्णोः स्मरणं पादसेवनम् ।
अर्चनं वन्दनं दास्यं सख्यमात्मनिवेदनम् ॥
आनुकूल्यस्य सङ्कल्पः प्रातिकूल्यस्य वर्जनम् ।
रक्षिष्यतीति विश्वासो गोप्तृत्ववरणं तथा ।
आत्मनिक्षेपकार्पण्ये षड्विधा शरणागतिः ॥

Q4. Is it possible then for a layman who struggles to earn and run family to have all these ANGAMS ,then to get Bhagavan or VAIKUNTAM.

A4. It depends on his inclination and intensity. He may evolve over a period of time by constant practice with faith and dedication.

तस्मात्सर्वेषु कालेषु मामनुस्मर युध्य च ।
मय्यर्पितमनोबुद्धिर्मामेवैष्यस्यसंशयम् ॥

Q5. What are the qualifications required to do SARANAGATHI? Many upanyasam we hear we have to renounce willingly everything. Is VAIKUNTAM only for Iyengar? What about all other devotees who believes in SARANAGATHI or Krishna ? Are they eligible or not? Iam a Malayali. I pray mostly Guruvayurappan. I recite Srimad Bhagavad and Narayaneeyam regularly. But we also pray to Swami saranam. Also chant sadguru saranam.

A5. Intention to do unconditional surrender to Bhagavan is the main qualification.
Bhagavan's boundless grace is meant for all beings including humans, animals and birds.
Human beings: Sabari, Guha, Ajamila, Kirata, Yavana, Putana
Animals : Elephant (Gajendra), Crocodile
Birds : Jatayu, Sampati
If you consider Bhagavan as the Supreme , you will reach his Paramapada. Else by his grace you will reach the abode of the God that you desire.

ये यथा मां प्रपद्यन्ते तांस्तथैव भजाम्यहम् ।
मम वर्त्मानुवर्तन्ते मनुष्याः पार्थ सर्वशः ॥
यान्ति देवव्रता देवान्पितॄन्यान्ति पितृव्रता: ।
भूतानि यान्ति भूतेज्या यान्ति मद्याजिनोऽपि माम् ॥
अनन्याश्चिन्तयन्तो मां ये जना: पर्युपासते ।
तेषां नित्याभियुक्तानां योगक्षेमं वहाम्यहम् ॥

Q6. Whether Srivaishnavas alone can worship Paduka which is revered as Swami Nammalvar?

A6. Worshiping the Guru Paduka and getting tirtham are there for a very long time in other sampradayas as well. The Shri Guru Paduka Stotram was composed by Adi Shankaracharya as a direct tribute to the sandals (Padukas) of his own spiritual master, Guru Govinda Bhagavatpada.

अनन्तसंसारसमुद्रतारापोतायिताभ्यां गुरुभक्तिदाभ्याम् ।
वैराग्यसाम्राज्यदपूजनाभ्यां नमो नमः श्रीगुरुपादुकाभ्याम् ॥

Q7. You are writing that one can get BHAGAVAN'S KRUPAI only with his ANUGRAHAM. Bhagavan requires only our ANJALI and doesn't look at our VARNAM,our charity or donation to temples. Are these acts not necessary or compulsory?

A7. Acts of sacrifice (Yajna), charity (Dana), and penance (Tapah) are not to be given up; they must be performed. Indeed, sacrifice, charity, and penance are purifying even for the great souls.

यज्ञदानतप:कर्म न त्याज्यं कार्यमेव तत् ।
यज्ञो दानं तपश्चैव पावनानि मनीषिणाम् ॥

Q8. What is the easiest upayam other than SARANAGATI,as we cannot follow all that 6 ANGAMS mentioned in your topic as per your Swami Desikan. To get the Krupa of Bhagavan what is the easy way.

A8. Just chant the divine ecstatic Mahamantra with pure devotion . It will guide you on the right path over a period of time.
हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे ।
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे ॥
हरेर्नाम हरेर्नाम हरेर्नामैव केवलम् ।
कलौ नास्त्येव नास्त्येव नास्त्येव गतिरन्यथा ॥

Q9. I have done Bharanyasam. So I have automatic entry to vaikuntam. No need to bother about anything else. Can I live as per my wish after doing Bharanyasam?

A9. While Bharanyasam inspires one to tread the path towards Vaikuntha, the ultimate authority to bestow is Bhagavan. Acharyas have asserted that if one follows the righteous path after Bhafranyasam, he will be blessed by the Supreme. But if one considers it as a right and a mere religious formality, it may not yield the intended result of reaching Paramapada.

न वित्तेन न वाऽभ्यर्च्यः न दानेन न चेज्यया ।
भक्त्या तुष्यति गोविन्दः भावग्राह्यो जनार्दनः ॥

Q10: Generally we follow samanya dharma as far as possible . We try to be truthful and act kind towards others. Though we live with VISWASA , the moment we face hardships it gets challenged. When our children get hospitalized, we get panic and run after doctors and getting medical insurance . In such circumstances, our visvasa gets diluted.

A10: The Prapanna has to live in this world like lotus in the water. At the same time, it does not prevent him from taking medicines and hospital care for maintaining one's health. Instead of going to untested bogus Godmen, it is prudent to make use of the medical facilities which are accessible to him. While Bhagavan in the form of Dhanvantari bestows good health, one needs to have medical care and prayers to the Supreme side by side. It is only through human body that one can consciously do Saranagati and reach the abode of the Supreme.
We need to remember that when Lakshamana falls unconscious in the battlefield, Hanuman brings with great speed the Sanjeevini herbs and heals him. Mani, Mantra and Aushadha are all important. Ayurveda, the holistic science of health is the Upaveda of Rigveda.

कुशलान्न प्रम॑दित॒व्यम् ।
धर्मार्थकाममोक्षाणाम् आरोग्यं मूलमुत्तमम् ।
रोगास्तस्यापहर्तारः श्रेयसो जीवितस्य च ॥
मृतसञ्जीवनीं चैव विशल्यकरणीं तथा ।
सुवर्णकरणीं चैव सन्धानीं च महौषधिम् ॥
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये ।
श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये ॥

Q11: Why should we have भय (Bhaya ) towards PERUMAL as he is karunai kadal (ocean of mercy). Will he punish us for these bad acts like fighting for mudal theertham, mudal maryadai etc (getting first tirtha, first honor) before PERUMAL. Even in many temples the fight is going on for this between various thirumaligai vamsam ?

A11. This arises out of ignorance and lack of humility. While the hereditary traditional practices are to be duly respected by all, physical fighting, using abusive languages and indiscipline in front of the Supreme in Archa form have to be shunned at all costs. While there could be later mutual discussions and delibertaions for restoring one’s rights and privileges, the inherent dasa bhava should not be forgotten. It is all the more important for those following Vaidhi Bhakti to inculcate utmost Bhayabhakti towards the Supreme. The same logic applies in the case of the physical presence of true Acharyas and Bhagavatas.

ये के चास्मच्छ्रेया॑सो ब्रा॒ह्मणाः ।
तेषान्त्वयाऽऽसनेन प्रश्व॑सित॒व्यम् ।
भी॒षाऽस्मा॒द्वातः॑ पवते ।
भी॒षोदे॑ति॒ सूर्यः॑ ।
भीषाऽस्मादग्नि॑श्चेन्द्र॒श्च ।
मृत्युर्धावति पञ्च॑म इ॒ति ।

Q12. Bhagavan commands everybody's buddhi. Why some get good and others get bad thinking and do bad karma.

A12. The Supreme is not responsible for the actions of the doer. The Jiva does actions propelled by his Vasanas and Trigunas. Hence a Jiva does good or bad accordingly.

न कर्तृत्वं न कर्माणि लोकस्य सृजति प्रभुः ।
न कर्मफलसंयोगं स्वभावस्तु प्रवर्तते ॥

Q13. We have Bhakti. Not getting consistent, permanent jnana and VAIRAGYA. Why?

A13. Consistency comes by discipline, sense control and repeated practice. It takes a long time for one to evolve.

Q14.Why Bharanyasam was done for a young boy without his father or Acharya clearly advising him about the fundamental do’s and don’ts. He says he is eating outside and also worships other Devatas.

A14. Normally in the olden days only after analyzing the mental maturity and pre-testing for at least one year, the Bharanyasam would be done in case the Acharyan is fully convinced. When neither the father nor the Acharya overlooks the same, the problem arises.

गुरुं प्रकाशतेत् धीमान् ।
शिष्यपापं गुरुं व्रजेत् ।

Having undergone Bharanyasam, one has to learn the mandatory requisites and put them into practice in a gradual manner considering the complexities of modern living. Doing frequent japam of Dvayam mitigates the deficiencies. Doing sandhya vandanam daily, recitation of aghamarshana suktam , Purusha Suktam and Rudram cleanses one of the sins. One has to show due respect to all Devis and Devatas while worshipping Sriman Narayana as the Supreme indweller of all.

तन्मे॒ वरु॑णो रा॒जा॒ पा॒णिना ह्यव॒मऱ्श॑तु ।
सो॑ऽहम॑पा॒पो वि॒रजो॒ निर्मु॒क्तो मु॑क्तकि॒ल्बिषः ।
पु॒नन्तु॒ ऋष॑यः पु॒नन्तु॒ वस॑वः पु॒नातु॒ वरु॑णः पु॒नात्व॑घमऱ्ष॒णः ।
यदुच्छि॑ष्ट॒मभोज्य॒य्यँद्वा॑ दु॒श्चरि॑तं॒ मम॑ ।
सर्वं॑ पुनन्तु॒ मामापो॑ऽस॒ताञ्च॑ प्रति॒ग्रह॒॒ स्वाहा ।
यदह्ना पाप॑मका॒ऱ्षम् ।
मनसा वाचा॑ हस्ता॒भ्याम् ।
पद्भ्यामुदरे॑ण शि॒श्ञा ।
अह॒स्तद॑वलु॒म्पतु ।
यद्रात्रिया पाप॑मका॒ऱ्षम् ।
मनसा वाचा॑ हस्ता॒भ्याम् ।
पद्भ्यामुदरे॑ण शि॒श्ञा ।
रात्रि॒स्तद॑वलु॒म्पतु ।

Please note that so long as one operates within the domain of वर्णाश्रम धर्म (Varnasrama dharma) in the प्रवृत्ति मार्ग (pravrtti marga), he has necessarily to worship and offer oblations to various Devi – Devatas based on Sruti-Smrti- Sutra- Dharma Sastra and so on.

Q15. Whether Danam and Dharma are one and the same?

A15. In the Vedic–Smṛti tradition, dāna means the deliberate giving away of something of value to another, in a right spirit and to a worthy recipient. It is not just “donation” in a modern financial sense; it is a dhārmic act of giving governed by faith, fitness, and intention.
Dāna is the act of giving—especially as dakṣiṇā, support, or gift—which sustains sacrifice, supports living beings, removes hostility, and establishes social order.
Dharma is that righteousness and right order by which the world is supported, sin is removed, and society is upheld.
Dāna is one branch or expression of dharma. Dharma is broader than dāna.

सत्य॒व्वँद । धर्म॒ञ्चर ।
श्रद्ध॑या दे॒यम् । अश्रद्ध॑याऽदे॒यम् । श्रि॑या दे॒यम् । ह्रि॑या दे॒यम् । भि॑या दे॒यम् । संवि॑दा दे॒यम् ।
दा॒नमिति॒ सर्वा॑णि भू॒तानि॑ प्र॒शस॑न्ति दा॒नान्नाति॑ दु॒ष्कर॒न्तस्माद्दा॒ने र॑मन्ते ।
पर॒मव्वँद॑न्ति दा॒नय्यँ॒ज्ञाना॒व्वँरू॑थ॒न्दक्षि॑णा लो॒के दा॒तार॑ सर्वभू॒तान्यु॑पजी॒वन्ति॑ दा॒नेनारा॑ती॒रपा॑नुदन्त दा॒नेन॑ द्विष॒न्तो मि॒त्रा भ॑वन्ति दा॒ने स॒र्वं प्रति॑ष्ठित॒न्तस्माद्दा॒नं प॑र॒मव्वँद॑न्ति ।
ध॒र्मो विश्व॑स्य॒ जग॑तः प्रति॒ष्ठा लो॒के ध॒र्मिष्ठं॑ प्र॒जा उ॑पस॒र्पन्ति॑ ध॒र्मेण॑ पा॒पम॑प॒नुद॑ति ध॒र्मे स॒र्वं प्रति॑ष्ठित॒न्तस्माद्ध॒र्मं प॑र॒मव्वँद॑न्ति ।
ध॒र्म इति॒ धर्मे॑ण॒ सर्व॑मि॒दं परि॑गृहीतन्ध॒र्मान्नाति॑ दु॒श्चर॒न्तस्माद्ध॒र्मे र॑मन्ते ।

  Q16. Whether after doing Prapatti, one can commit sins? What is the position of the Prapanna?

A16. The powerful Vasanas may trigger one to commit sins even after Prapatti. Depending upon on the gravity of the sins, the prapanna expriences the fruit of his action. In such cases, Prapanna has to necessarily atone for his sins . Chanting Dvayam in a devotional mood of full surrender will reduce the displeasure of Bhagavan. Bhagavan, may at his own volition accept him or give him another birth for redemption.

अथवा योगिनामेव कुले भवति धीमताम् ।
एतद्धि दुर्लभतरं लोके जन्म यदीदृशम् ॥

Q17. Whether it is sufficient to have Mahavisvasa at the time of Prapatti ?

A17. It is not sufficient to have Mahavisvasa at the time of Prapatti. It is a life-long commitment.

Q18. If one loses interest interest in Laukika matters after Prapatti, how Bhagavan will take it?

A18. If one loses interest interest in Laukika matters and develops unconditional love towards Bhagavan, it will be greatly appreciated and encouraged by the Supreme.

Q19. If one loses interest interest in moksha after Prapatti, how Bhagavan will take it?

A19. Bhagavan will consider one who loses interest in moksha after Prapatti him as one who is ineligible to attain His lotus feet. His prapatti is flawed . Out of causeless mercy, he may at his own volition provide him opportunities for redemption either in this birth or in a later birth.

Q20.Did Bhagavan say that at the end of this life , one definitely attains Him?

A20. It all depends on the commitment, dedication, devotion and unconditional surrender of the Prapanna. Bhagavan, being independent, may make exceptions as well.

Q21. Without control over senses, if one commits sins after Prapatti, whether Bhagavan will forgive?

A21. By full repentance and unconditional surrender and not repeating the misdeeds , Bhagavan will forgive out of sheer mercy.

क्षिप्रं भवति धर्मात्मा शश्वच्छान्तिं निगच्छति ।
कौन्तेय प्रतिजानीहि न मे भक्त: प्रणश्यति ॥
अपि चेत्सुदुराचारो भजते मामनन्यभाक् ।
साधुरेव स मन्तव्य: सम्यग्व्यवसितो हि स: ॥

Bhagavan will shower his grace to all beings and even without antima smarana.

सकृदेव प्रपन्नाय तवास्मीति च याचते ।
अभयं सर्वभूतेभ्यो ददाम्येतद्व्रतं मम ॥
स्थिते मनसि सुस्वस्थे शरीरे सति यो नरः ।
धातुसाम्ये स्थिते स्मर्ता विश्वरूपं च मामजम् ॥
ततस्तं म्रियमाणं तु काष्ठलोष्टसमं प्रभो ।
अहं स्मरामि मद्भक्तं नयामि परमां गतिम् ॥

Q22: Bhagavan only gives the desires and then why Prapannas also get neglected?

A22: Prapatti is not to be construed as a religious ritual. It is a clear state of mind devoted to the Supreme at all points of time. It is a life-long commitment. It is only the Prapanna who has to take due care of his deeds after Prapatti, Bhagavan does not come in-between. It is important to keep in mind that to strive towards attaining the Supreme is very rare not only in the modern time but also in the Dvapara Yuga.

मनुष्याणां सहस्रेषु कश्चिद्यतति सिद्धये ।
यततामपि सिद्धानां कश्चिन्मां वेत्ति तत्त्वत: ॥
बहूनां जन्मनामन्ते ज्ञानवान्मां प्रपद्यते ।
वासुदेव: सर्वमिति स महात्मा सुदुर्लभ: ॥

Q23. What is the basic quality to be in association with prapannas?

A23. Humility.

Q24. After Prapatti and despite sincere trying, why does one fail?

A24. The intentions are sacrosanct. If one fails , realize, repent and repeat not. By dvaya anusandhana, one shall pray for the divine grace of the Supreme for redemption from Samsara.

बलवानिन्द्रियग्रामो विद्वांसमपि कर्षति ॥

A25. Whether the Supreme will consider them as inferior to the laukikas?

A25. The very thought that “I am a Prapanna and he is a Laukika who is inferior to me ” reflects immaturity and absence of humility. This misconception has to be first eradicated.

सर्वं खल्विदं ब्रह्म ॥
ईशा वास्यमिदं सर्वं यत्किञ्च जगत्यां जगत्‌।
तेन त्यक्तेन भुञ्जीथा मा गृधः कस्यस्विद्धनम्‌ ॥
विद्याविनयसम्पन्ने ब्राह्मणे गवि हस्तिनि ।
शुनि चैव श्वपाके च पण्डिता: समदर्शिन: ॥

Q26. Whether it is proper for the Supreme to test the Prapanna after giving him Jnana to follow the path of Prapatti?

A26. The Prapanna has to take full responsibility for his deeds after Prapatti. Bhagavan may test them depending upon his own volition. It is done at times in some cases to bring to light the greatness of the Prapanna .

Q27. Whether it is the same fate as happened to Jada Bharata? The Supreme revealed to Thondaradipodi Azhvar and not to Jada Bharata? Whether the positions of some is meant only for Lila?

A27. Jada Bharata is an Atma Jnani. Due to his attachment to the deer as antima smarana , he faces downfall. Thondaradipodi Azhvar completely surrenders to the Supreme despite his earlier flawed behavior. He does not repeat the mistakes. Hence, he becomes the favorite of the Supreme.

KEY PONTERS:-

(1) Develop detachment towards samsara based on nitaya- anitya vastu viveka and develop equanimity of mind to face tough situations in life.

(2) Attach the mind towards Bhagavan and keep remembering him like one’s own breath.

(3) Do not always go into the past, remembering your misdeeds, for it is a sheer wastage of time.

(4) As life span is short, focus on the present and attune your mind towards the Supreme in every situation with deep faith.

(5) Even after Prapatti, if you fail, just sicerely pray for the forgiveness of the Supreme and continue in your path of Prapatti as far as you can. There is no one in the world who is perfect. Human beings evolve over time and over births as well.

(6) Always be humble, broad-mined and polite. Do not think you are someone superior to others. Do not compare yourself with any one else. Each one has to go ahead with his own unique life journey.

(7) Do not reveal to others your detailed religious austerities. Practice them with full faith in silence and solitude. Cry before the Lord whole-heartedly when you are alone and pray for his boundless grace.

(8) Do not be carried away by the external religious appearance of those whose inherent motives are only selfishness, name, fame and money-making .

(9) Be fully confident that Bhagavan will bestow his grace despite your weaknesses and deficiencies.

अनावृत्तिः शब्दादनावृत्तिः शब्दात् ॥
स खल्वेवं वर्तयन्यावदायुषं ब्रह्मलोकमभिसम्पद्यते न च पुनरावर्तते न च पुनरावर्तते ॥

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HAPPY NEW YEAR GREETINGS - PARABHAVA SAMVATSARA

विश्वे शान्तिं सुखं प्राप्य नववर्षे पराभवे।
राधापतेः कटाक्षेण सर्वे तुष्यन्तु सर्वदा॥
May the world attain peace and happiness in the New Year Parābhava.
May all beings always be blessed and fulfilled by the merciful glance of Śrī Rādhāpati, the Supreme Krishna.
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HOLI GRAND CELEBRATION - 4th MARCH 2026 - PRARTHANA

राधिकासहितं श्यामं होली-उल्लास-केलिनम्।
महारासे निमग्नं तं श्रीराधावल्लभं भजे॥
“I worship that dark-hued Śyāma (Kṛṣṇa), who is with Rādhikā, who delights in the playful joy of Holī, and who is immersed in the great Rāsa—Śrī Rādhā’s beloved.”
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HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY – BLISSFUL RADHA KRISHNA WEDDING AT BHANDIRAVANA

Today is the happy wedding anniversary of Radha and Krishna. They got married at Bhandiravana (Vrndavana) in the sacred presence of Lord Brahma, who officiated as the priest and performed the Vedic rites that solemnized their blissful union. Chapter XV of the Brahmavaivarta Purāṇa (Kṛṣṇa Janma Khaṇḍa) amazingly describes this auspicious celebration.
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SHRI-HIT-PREMANAND-GOVIND-SHARAN-MAHARAJ-JI PRARTHANA (VI)

प्रेमानन्दं दयासिन्धुं शीलादिगुणसागरम् ।
हरिवंशप्रियं गुरुं नौमि प्रेमस्वरूपिणम् ॥
I bow to the Guru—
the bliss of divine love,
the ocean of compassion,
the boundless sea of noble virtues,
beloved of Harivaṃśa,
the very embodiment of sacred love.
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MAHABHARAT - FULLY POWERED BY AI - JIOHOTSTAR - STAR PLUS

MAHABHARAT - FULLY POWERED BY AI

Streaming on JioHotstar from 25th October 2025
Live on Star Plus from 26th October 2025
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SRI RADHASHTAMI GRAND CELEBRATIONS ON SUNDAY, 31ST AUGUST 2025

HAPPY RADHASHTAMI CELEBRATIONS
कृष्णप्राणाधिकां श्रेष्ठां वृन्दावनविलासिनीम्।
नमामि राधिकां देवीं कलिकल्मषनाशिनीम् ॥
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CARNATIC SONGS ON SRI RADHA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPPQWdR2pa4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkssPLWrXjA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfQM1YSNA1o
BOOKS ON SRI RADHA
https://www.amazon.com/RADHA-SUPREME-DR-KANNAN-SRINIVASAN/dp/1099193206
https://www.amazon.in/Radha-Demystified-Dr-Kannan-Srinivasan/dp/1981758127

Sri  Radha is none other than Sri Mahalakshmi, who out of great compassion, facilitates the individual Self to get the divine grace of the Supreme Bhagavan Sri Krishna, the glorious Yogesvara. According to the Scriptures, the best way to approach Sri Krishna is through first obtaining the grace of Sri Radha. Even a grave sinner gets redemption through her ceaseless divine grace and becomes purified to serve the lotus feet of Sri Radhakrishna. Let us not miss this opportunity to offer our humble and sincere prayers to the ever fresh and fragrant queen of Brindavan. On this most auspicious Radhashtami  day, may Sri Radha shower her boundless blessings on all. 

श्रीगोविन्दप्रियां राज्ञीं वृन्दावनमनोहरीम्।

कृपास्वरूपिणीं दिव्यां राधादेवीं नमाम्यहम्॥

माधुर्यरससंपूर्णां माधवमनमोहिनीम्।
महाभावनिमग्नां तां मधुराधां नमाम्यहम्॥

Sri Radha Krupa Kataksha Stava Raja Stotram
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGFMOC-gua4&feature=channel
 Sri Krishna  Krupa Kataksha  Stava Raja Stotram
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5JGqtIbrH8&feature=channel
 Barsane Wali Radhe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh_3wRRbg7c&feature=channel
 Paramadhan Radhe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Y2dInVlLc&feature=channel 

SRI RADHA SUPRABHATAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUZ2km3qkWU

SRI RADHA ASHTA KALIYA PUJA STOTRAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=202tEQ9nM2Q

Radhai Kattum Pathai (ராதை காட்டும் பாதை)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c1UT_IPZGI

Radhai Vazhi (கோதிலா இராதை வாழி)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB7Q_yaeIXI

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SHRI-HIT-PREMANAND-GOVIND-SHARAN-MAHARAJ-JI PRARTHANA (V)

प्रेमानन्दं महात्मानं सत्यधर्मसमन्वितम्।
लोकोज्जीवनकर्तारं तमाचार्यं नमाम्यहम्॥
I bow to the great Acharya
Sri Premanand Ji Maharaj of Vrndavana
Endowed with truth and dharma
The revitalizer of the world
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SHRI-HIT-PREMANAND-GOVIND-SHARAN-MAHARAJ-JI PRARTHANA (IV)

SHRI-HIT-PREMANAND-GOVIND-SHARAN-MAHARAJ-JI PRARTHANA (IV)
श्रीराधिकादयापात्रं रागद्वेषविवर्जितम् ।
प्रेममार्गप्रियाचार्यं प्रेमानन्दमहं भजे॥
Recipient of the boundless grace of Sri Radhika
Devoid of attachment and aversion
Beloved Preceptor of the path of divine love
I worship Sri Premanand Ji Maharaj of Vrndavana
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SRI JAGANNATHA RATHA PRARTHANA (श्रीजगन्नाथरथ प्रार्थना)

श्रीजगन्नाथरथ प्रार्थना
रथे विराजमानं तं भक्ताभीष्टप्रदायकम्।
जगन्नाथमहं वन्दे जगदानन्दकारकम् ॥
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SRI VALLABHACHARYA PRARTHANA (श्रीवल्लभाचार्यप्रार्थना)

श्रीवल्लभाचार्यप्रार्थना
पुष्टिमार्गप्रदीपं तं ज्ञानवैराग्यभूषणम् ।
नमामि वल्लभाचार्यं श्रीकृष्णप्रेमसागरम् ॥
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MIRADEVI PRARTHANA (मीरादेवीप्रार्थना)

मीरादेवीप्रार्थना
गिरिधरप्रियां साध्वीं ज्ञानभक्तिसमन्विताम्।
कृष्णप्रेमनिमग्नां तां मीरादेवीं नमाम्यहम् ॥

Whether doing SandhyA Vandanam and Gayatri Japam by Brahmanas living abroad is fruitful?

The Sastras clearly declare that Bharata Desa is the Karma Bhumi fit for the performance of various Karmas in order to be fruitful. But the question remains to be answered as to whether the Karmas performed by the Brahmanas who have gone abroad due to various reasons are fruitful or not.
It has to be admitted that place (desa) is an important aspect of performance of Karma which tilts heavily towards Bharata Desa. In the light of Bhagavad Gita, it is advisable to perform a karma and surrender the fruit to the Suporeme Lord ( Karma phala tyaga) instead of not doing anything (karma tyaga) irrespective of the fact that the karma performed outside is not as fruitful as done in Bharata Desa. SandhyA Vandanam is a Nitya Karma which has to be done as long as one is alive and fit. Even while some one is abroad, he has to do that sincerely. When a dvija lives abroad under certain inevitable circumstances, it is always preferable to perform the nitya karma to the extent possible rather than giving up the same totally, quoting the SAstras.
SandhyA Vandanam is nothing but chanting and celebrating the splendor and glory of the Supreme and his manifestations in different forms. The mental framework (bhAva) of the doer (KartA) is more important than the physical ritualistic aspects involved.
What is not possible through proper performance of VarNASrama dharma in such difficult circumstances can be compensated through devotionally chanting the mahAmantra. Thus, the deficiencies (lopas) of karmAnushthAna can be addressed through devotional surrender to the Supreme.
One should not condemn the changing yuga dharmas and those dvijAs who follow those, as the dvijAs are suited to the yuga concerned.
yuge yuge ca ye dharmAs tatra tatra ye dvijAh ।
teshAm nindA na kartavYA yugarUpa hi te dvijAh ॥
--- ParAsara
dhyAyan krute yajan yajnaih tretAyAm dvAparercayan ।
yadApnoti tadApnoti kalau sankIrtya keSavam ॥
--- VyAsa
YAvanna kIrtayet rAmam kalikalmasha sambhavam ।
tAvattishthati dehesmin bhayam cAtra pravartate ॥
--- Sivasarvasvam
SrutismrutipurANeshu rAma nAma samIritam ।
tannAma kIrtanam bhUyas tApatrayavinASanam ॥
--- Chyavana smruti
sarvapApa prasaktopi dhyAyannimishamacyutam ।
punastapasvI bhavati panktipAvana pAvanah ॥
--- PaiThInasI
natAvatpApamedhena yannAma hatam hareh ।
atireka bhayAdAhuh prAyascittAntaram vrithA ॥
--- YogayAjnavalkya
prAyascittAnyaSeshANi tapah karmAtmakAni vai ।
yAni teshAmaSeshANAm krishNAnus smaraNam param ॥
---SrI VishNu PurANa
kalau kalmasha chittAnAm pApadravyopa jIvinAm ।
vidhikriyA vihInAnAm gatir govinda kIrtanam ॥
In conclusion, Brahmanas should endeavor to do karmas to the extent possible and offer the fruit to BhagavAn in the true spirit of karma yoga. They should also daily do nAma japam and surrender unconditionally to BhagavAn. A vipra who does vihita kamAnushthAna should not find fault with others who do not do, as each one is driven by his own PrArabdha karma. He should not think that he is superior to someone who does not do kamAnushthAna properly nor to a dedicated Bhakta who is always immersed in the thought of the Supreme.
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BALARAMA-SUBHADRA-JAGANNATHA PRARTHANA

बलराम-सुभद्रा-जगन्नाथ प्रार्थना

बलराम प्रार्थनाा

कृष्णप्रियाग्रजं देवं महामङ्गलदायकम् ।
रोहिणीप्रियपुत्रं तं बलरामं नमाम्यहम् ॥

सुभद्रा प्रार्थना

मोहिनीं मङ्गलां देवीं योगमायास्वरूपिणीम् ।
कृष्णप्रियानुजां शान्तां सुभद्रां तां नमाम्यहम् ॥

जगन्नाथ प्रार्थना

जगदानन्ददातारं जगन्मोहनरूपिणम् ।
जनार्दनं जगदाचार्यं जगन्नाथं नमाम्यहम्॥

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