May 2010
- Swamiji Conveys His Divine Blessings to all on the ocassion of Buddha Poornima/Vaisakha Poornima
- Divine powers protect from Cyclone Laila: Swamiji
- Swamiji conveys His Divine Blessings to all on the ocassion of Sankara Jayanthi
- Swamiji conveys His Divine Blessings to All on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, May 16 2010
- News paper articles on Swamiji visit to Hyderabad during week of April 23rd, for the 12th annual celebrations of Shirdi Sai temple, and also for the inauguration for a week long discourses on Bhagwatam. Swamiji lighted the lamp to inaugurate the sessions and also gave a spiritual discourse on this ocassion.
Buddha Poornima, May 27th 2010
Buddha Poornima is the full moon day in the month of Vaishakha. Swamiji has conveyed that the moon of the month of Vaisakha has special significance because on this day the Buddha was born, attained enlightenment, and attained Nirvana. This strange, three - fold coincidence, gives Buddha Poornima its unique significance. This is also known as Vaisaka Poornima or Guru Poornima.
Swamiji has conveyed His Divine Blessings to all on this ocassion and said that we should all follow the path of peace and non violence of Lord Buddha and make this world an abode of peace.
Article in Andhrabhoomi, May 22 2010
Swamiji's Message to Andhrabhoomi, on Cyclone Laila Swamiji in a message to Andhrabhoomi on May 21 2010, has said that superhuman divine powers have protected the people from cyclone Laila. The destruction from Laila is only 5% of what it would have otherwise been and 95% of the destruction and damage has been warded of by the Divine powers. . Swamiji has said that these divine powers will be protecting us always. Swamiji has said that the Earth is composed of five elements and there has to be a balance between these elements. If the balance between these elements is disturbed calamities will result. So we should not pollute the nature and disturb the balance. Swamiji has said that if two nations call for a war, peace can be brought about, but if nature declares a war, even the most powerful country can't do anything. Human being is thinking of caste, creed, religion and country but is not thinking about the Mother Earth. In the name of scientific research countries are working against nature and this is causing problems, Swamiji said. Swamiji has praised the Government of Andhra Pradesh and officials for taking the necessary precautions before the cyclone which has minimized the loss, and the help rendered to the people affected. |
Sankara Jayanthi, May 18th 2010
Swamiji has conveyed His Divine Blessings to all on the ocassion of Sri Sankara Jayanthi. Swamiji has said that Jagadguru Sri Adi Sankaracharya was the greatest exponent of the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta and a savior of Vedic Dharma. He had established the four mathas to revive and spread the message of Sanaatana dharma in general and Advaita Vedanta in particular.
Akshaya Tritiya, May 16th 2010
Swamiji has conveyed His Divine Blessings to all on the ocassion of Akshaya Tritiya, May 16th 2010. The word "Akshaya" means the never diminishing and the day is believed to bring good luck and success. Every moment on this day is very auspicious and initiations made or valuables bought on this day are considered to bring success or good fortune.
It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi manifested Herself on this day, and so it is the day to enlighten the Sri Sakthi (Sri power) in us, worship Goddess Lakshmi and receive her blessings in the form of of all the Astha siddhis ( the eight forms of wealth) and serve the society. It is therefore customary to worship Goddess Lakshmi on this day, if possible by buying some gold, symbolizing Goddess Lakshmi. Any charity done on this day will enable to get the blessings of Guru and God, and bring prosperity to such a person.
Some of the legends associated with observing Akshaya Trithiya are that of Lord Krishna and Kuchela. Kuchela, also known as Sudama, the friend of Sri Krishna, was a poor Brahmin and met Krishna for some financial favor. Sudama, carried handful of poha (beaten rice) with him. On reaching, Dwarka, Sudama was ashamed to give the poha to Krishna. But Krishna noticed the parcel in the hand of Sudama and grabbed it and ate the poha. Sudama was stunned to see, the great Krishna eating his poha. Sudama, the poor Brahmin was so overjoyed with the gesture of Krishna that he forgot to ask for financial help. On reaching his village Sudama could not find his old house. His house was replaced by a palace and his family members were in top condition wearing best clothes. Sudama,soon realized the divine play of Lord Sri Krishna. So, the day Sudama visited Sri Krishna was observed as Akshaya Tritiya. Even a small offering to God or Guru on this day with devotion is enough to earn His grace in full measure.
Another significant mythology is that of the Pandavas receiving the Akshay Patra from Krishna on the Akshaya Tritiya day. In the Mahabharata, when the Pandavas were in exile, Sri Krishna gave them an Akshaya Patra(a bowl) which gave unlimited amount of food. Krishna had given it to Pandavas on Trithiya day. Therefore it is believed that all investments on the day will surely increase in value.
Swamiji has conveyed His divine Blessings to all on this occasion and blessed everyone to attain the grace of Goddess Lakshmi, serve the society and bring peace and prosperity to the world.
