Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – The greatness our Aacharyal is that all the 72 profane religions ceased to exist after his Vijayam in Bharatha Desam. All this within a mere 32 years. What would have happened if… Read More ›
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19. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Sankara ‘Vijayam’
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – In this small chapter, Sri Periyava explains the meaning of Vijayam, the many Sankara Vijayams that exist, the references in some of those about the wiping out of 72 profane religions by our… Read More ›
18. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Has Kali started only for Unrighteousness?
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – The characteristics of Kali Yuga has been explained in detail by Sri Periyava. We can also see the prophecy of Periyava in full glory here. Very lively chapter, read this through. Many Jaya… Read More ›
17. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Not for castigating other religions but only to prevent criticism of our own religion (Complete)
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – Here is the complete chapter of Sri Sankara Charitham with translation and audio. Over the last two weeks, for reading and convenience, this chapter was split and posted as two separate parts. Rama… Read More ›
17.2 Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Not for castigating other religions but only to prevent criticism of our own religion
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – The crux of the chapter is this. The beauty of our religion lies in the prescription of moving forward stage by stage, following different dharmas, so as to ensure that one reaches that exalted… Read More ›
17.1 Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Not for castigating other religions but only to prevent criticism of our own religion
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – Can we criticize other religions? Shall we let other people criticize our religion? Periyava’s crystal clear response will be posted in two parts. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers, Shri… Read More ›
16. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Harm in Sacrifices
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – Can we offer animals in Yagnas? How was it so in yesteryear’s and what does the sastras say regarding that? Sri Periyava explains. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers, Shri ST… Read More ›
15. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Hinduism and Religions like Buddhism, Jainism
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – What are the complications and challenges if a single dharma is kept common for all? Is it possible and sustainable? How does Hinduism differ from other religions in this aspect? Sri Periyava explains… Read More ›
14. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Founders of the new religions
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – In the previous chapter Sri Periyava explains how Kali yuga entices people. As an extension, in this chapter, HH explains how some of the well respected men took the people opposite the vedic… Read More ›
13. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Kali’s Greatest Danger: Enticement
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – In the previous eons why there was no Bhagawath Avataram to preach Pravruthi and Nivruthi paths? In this chapter Sri Periyava explains the characteristics of Kali Yuga and explains where all the demons… Read More ›
12. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Kali Yuga Then & Now
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – In this small chapter, Sri Periyava explains the impact of Kali Yuga so far and its timeline. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers, Shri ST Ravikumar for the translation and Smt…. Read More ›
11. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Incarnations of the previous ages
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – As a preface, Sri Periyava explains the purpose of various Bhagawan Avatars in the previous ages. In the subsequent chapters Periyava will explain why Sri Sankara Avataram and how it is different… Read More ›
10. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Lord Krishna and Adi Sankara
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – Why is Sri Sankara Charitham not talking about Bhagawath Paadhal’s life but meandering into other subjects like Pravruthi and Nivruthi 🙂 Sri Periyava answers below. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers,… Read More ›
9. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Revival carried out by Lord Krishna
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – What was purpose behind Krishna Avathara? Does Bhagawad Gita emphasize only on Karma Yoga (Pravurthi) or Gnana (Nivruthi) Yoga? In this chapter Sri Periyava explains the purpose of Krishna Avataram and how he… Read More ›
8. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – The Everlasting Adwaita Yoga
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – In this small chapter Sri Periyava talks about the everlasting adwaitha yogam and quotes the Saranagathy philosophy from Gita. Also gives the actual definition of Nirathanram (everlasting) here. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to… Read More ›
7. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Yogas Enunciated by Gita
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – In this chapter Sri Periyava talks about the three yogas, viz., Karma, Bhakthi, and Gnana which was explained in detail in previous chapters. Also explains how the term ‘Yoga’ may have been suffixed… Read More ›
6. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Bhakthi
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – After detailing out the Pravruthi and Nivruthi paths, Sri Periyava calls out the devotion (bhakthi) part here which is all encompassing across these two paths, and gets encapsulated in either of these two… Read More ›
5. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – The Teachings of the Two Paths
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – Sri Periyava explained us the two paths prescribed by Sastras, which path fits what type of people, the results of those paths, and how one of the paths (karma yoga) weakened over a… Read More ›
4. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Weakening of Karma Yoga over time
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – How did ancient people follow Karma and Gnana Yoga? How did Karma yoga start deteriorating? Sri Periyava answers. Many Jaya Jaya Sankara to our sathsang volunteers, Shri ST Ravikumar for the translation and Smt…. Read More ›
3. Sri Sankara Charitham by Maha Periyava – Two types of results of Karma Yoga
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara – What are the two results that Bhagawan has established if we do Karma’s per Sastras? If done sincerely, the first path leads us to heavenly pleasures but pursuing the other path is much… Read More ›
