Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – 108 is a significant number in Sanatana Dharma. This small but arguably the greatest chapter comes in that sequence as per Eswara Sankalpam. During every Bhagawathpadhal Jayanthi we post this chapter to remind… Read More ›
Gems
107. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Granting of the boon
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – There is a saying that a picture speaks more than 1000 words. How true it is? Sowmya has captured the crux of this chapter beautifully in the above drawing. The picture pretty much… Read More ›
106. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Prayer at Trichur; Significance of the holy place
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – The significance of Tirchur Maha Siva Kshethram, Vrushachalam and Swami Vrushabhaaruda has been tersely explained by Sri Periyava in this chapter. This is the holy place where Bhagawathpadhal’s parents (Sivaguru and Aryambaal) prayed… Read More ›
105. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – The Blessed Parents
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – In this small chapter, Sri Periyava explains the beauty of the naturally gifted and god’s own land (Kaalady in Kerala) where Bhagawathpadhal is born. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers,… Read More ›
104. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Eligibility of the place of incarnation
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – After selecting HIS father and mother, Parameswara decided to chose a place for his Avataram? Why and Where is it? Sri Periyava explains. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers, Shri ST… Read More ›
103. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Aryamba: Kanchi Kamakshi; Aryan: Iyappan
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – In the previous chapter we saw the significance of the name ‘Siva Guru’ (Bhagawath Padhal’s father). In this one Sri Periyava explains the significance of HIS mother’s name ‘Aryaambal’ and how it is… Read More ›
102. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Is Kumbakonam his ancestral place? Kanchi Srimatam and Kumbakonam (Complete)
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – Here is the complete chapter of the relationship between Kanchi Sri Matam, Kumbakonam, and our Acharyal narrated by Sri Periyava. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers, Shri ST Ravi kumar for… Read More ›
102.2. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Is Kumbakonam his ancestral place? Kanchi Srimatam and Kumbakonam
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – What is the relationship between Kanchi Sri Matam, Kumbakonam, and our Acharyal? Sri Periyava’s interesting musings continues. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers, Shri ST Ravi kumar for the translation and… Read More ›
102.1. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Is Kumbakonam his ancestral place? Kanchi Srimatam and Kumbakonam
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – What is the relationship between Kanchi Sri Matam and Kumbakonam? Why and When did Sri Matam had to move from Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam? Sri Periyava vividly explains. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our… Read More ›
101. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Brahmins of the early Tamilnadu; Tamil in Kerala (Complete)
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – Here is the complete chapter of how Kerala come into existence by Sri Periyava. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers, Shri ST Ravi kumar for the translation and Smt. Sowmya Murali… Read More ›
101.2 Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Brahmins of the early Tamilnadu; Tamil in Kerala
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – How did Kerala come into existence, and how did civilization evolve? The master director’s riveting screenplay continues…. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to Shri ST Ravi kumar for the translation. Smt. Sowmya… Read More ›
101.1. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Brahmins of the early Tamilnadu; Tamil in Kerala
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – How did Kerala come into existence, especially the Namboodris there? Sri Periyava’s evocative explanation continues. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers, Shri ST Ravi kumar for the translation and Smt. Sowmya Murali… Read More ›
100. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – The History of Kerala
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – 100 chapters of Sri Sankara Charitham completed and Bhagawathpadhal yet to be born 🙂 . I recall an incident that Shri Ra Ganapathi Anna wrote in one of his books. Anna once told… Read More ›
99. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Incarnations of Indra & Saraswati: Acharya’s mission completed without help from any king
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – Who helped our Bhagawathpadhal in his mission of Vaideeka Dharma Samsthapanam? Sri Periyava answers. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers, Shri ST Ravi kumar for the translation and Smt. Sowmya Murali… Read More ›
98. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Reason for incarnation of persons pursuing the path of Karma
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – Why did Subramanya Swamy and Lord Brahma incarnate before our Bhagawathpadal? Can someone guess? The master director continues with the riveting screenplay 🙂 Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers, Shri ST… Read More ›
97. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Acharya’s Differentiation
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – How Bhagawathpadhal established Gnana Marga highlighting the drawbacks of Meemamsa and other related philosophies has been beautifully explained in this chapter by Sri Periyava. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers, Shri… Read More ›
96. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Establishment of God’s doctrines
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – How our Acharyal instilled Bhakthi in the minds of people to negate the effects of Buddhism rather than putting forth tons of arguments has been superbly explained in this chapter by Sri Periyava…. Read More ›
94. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Meemamsakas’ help in condemning Buddhism
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – How did Meemasaka’s help our Acharyal in condemning Buddhism and what are the two Avatars that did it? Sri Periyava explains. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers, Shri ST Ravi kumar… Read More ›
93. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Incarnation of Devas
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – The role of Devas in Eswara avatharam has been playfully explained by Sri Periyava in this small chapter. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers, Shri ST Ravi kumar for the translation… Read More ›
92. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Petitioning and Bestowing of Grace
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – Under what circumstances does Bhagawan decide to incarnate in this Bhoo lokham? Well, our Bhagawan himself poses this question and answers this in an absorbing fashion. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to… Read More ›