Radha Ashtami: Celebrating Radha Rani’s Divine Love and Shree Krishna’s Journey
Radha Ashtami celebrates Radha’s divine love and Shree Krishna’s departure, inspiring deep devotion and spiritual surrender.
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Ganesh Chaturthi Vrata Katha: Stories Behind the Rituals
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and giver of wisdom. The Vrata Kathas—his creation, victory over the gods, moon’s curse, and role in writing the Mahabharata—reveal the deep meaning behind the festival’s rituals of devotion and celebration.
Ganesh Chaturthi: Life Lessons for Young Adults to Live By
Discover life lessons from Ganesh Chaturthi for young adults — wisdom, balance, resilience, and the art of letting go in everyday life.
Hartalika Teej: Celebrating Shiva-Parvati’s Union and the Power of Fasting for Marital Happiness
Hartalika Teej celebrates Goddess Parvati’s devotion and her divine union with Lord Shiva. Women observe a sacred fast, offer prayers, and perform traditional rituals to seek blessings of love, harmony, and marital happiness on this auspicious day.
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12 – Part 4: Engaging the Mind in Devotion
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12, Verse 8, Krishna reveals the heart of Bhakti Yoga — offering the mind and intellect to Him. Swami Mukundananda Ji explains why devotion is measured by mental absorption, not rituals, and how surrendering thoughts and decisions brings true spiritual progress.
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12 – Part 3: The Path of Devotion Made Simple
In Part 3 of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12, Krishna assures that He personally uplifts devoted souls. Swami Mukundananda Ji beautifully explains how Bhakti Yoga blends self-effort with divine grace, dissolves ego, and empowers householders, students, and all seekers.
Unravelling the Mysteries of Krishna Avatar
Shree Krishna’s avatar is a divine mystery—His birth defies nature, His form reflects the vision of the beholder, and His descension is driven by causeless grace. Through leelas and love, He walks among us to awaken devotion and reveal the boundless compassion of the Supreme.
Shree Krishna’s Divine Dance On the Hoods of Kaliya
Krishna purifies Yamuna by subduing Kaliya, revealing divine grace, transformation, and love in the Srimad Bhagavatam.
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12 – Part 2: Worship of the Formless vs. the Personal God
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12 Part 2, Swami Mukundananda Ji explains why Bhakti offers the sweetest and most natural way to connect with God. Krishna accepts worship of the formless but emphasizes that devotion to His personal form is easier, richer, and more fulfilling.