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Vishnu Represents This Element In Panchayatana Form Of Worship

Panchayatana form of worship introduced by Adi Shankaracharya has assigned one element to one of the five deities in Hinduism. Vishnu is the embodiment of Aakasha Mahabhuta (ether or space). The five elements are ether/space, air, fire, water and earth. The five deities in Panchayatana form of worship are Vishnu, Mother Goddess, Ganesha, Surya and Shiva. In this concept, the five deities are worshipped in the form of sacred stones found in five holy rivers. Bhagavan Vishnu the embodiment of Aakasha Mahabhuta is worshipped with Saligrama found in the Gandaki River in Nepal. The popular belief is that such a worship helps in attaining prosperity without harming the nature.

Nava Tirupathi Temples in Tamil Nadu - List - Location - Names - Greatness 9 Vishnu Temples

Nava Tirupathi is the combined name for nine temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu located on the banks of Thamiraparani River in Thoothukudi District. The nine temples lie on the main Tiruchendur – Tirunelveli roadand are within a radius of 12 kilometers. All the Nava Tirupati temples are Divya Desams (part the 108 temples of Vishnu). The nine temples are also associated with the nine planets or Navagrahas. Nava Tirupathi Temples are: Kallappiran Temple at Srivaikuntam (40 KM from Thoothukudi) (Navagraha Surya or Sun) Vijayssana Perumal Temple at Natham (1km Srivaikundam) (Navgraha Chandra or Moon) Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple at Thirukolur (8 KM Srivaikundam) (Navagraha Mars or Chevvai) Bhoomipalar Perumal Temple at Thirupulingudi (2 KM Srivaikundam) (Navagraha Mercury or Budha) Athinatha Alwar Temple, Thiruchendur (5 KM Srivaikundam) (Navagraha Guru or Jupiter) Makara Nedunkuzhai Kadhar Perumal Temple at Thenthirupperai (12 KM Srivaikundam) (Navagraha Shukra or Ven

Why Dronacharya Took The Thumb Of Ekalavya As Guru Dakshina?

Stories of Ekalavya is open to numerous interpretation. Here is my answer to as to why Dronacharya took the thumb of Eklavya as Guru Dakshina. Eklavya in the Mahabharata is the son of Nishada King Hiranyadhanu. His story begins when he approached Guru Dronacharya to learn the art of archery. Ekalavya was an excellent archer but Dronacharya refused to teach him. Guru Drona refused to teach him because he did not belong to the warrior class (Kshatriya). But the real reason was Drona feared that Ekalavya will surpass his favorite student Arjuna. Eklavya then installed a clay image of Dronacharya, took blessings and started practicing archery. In due course of time, he mastered the art of archery on his own. One day Dronacharya saw a barking dog being quieted with arrows. Seven arrows were shot into the mouth of the dog without injuring it. Dronacharya was amazed at this demonstration of archery. Upon searching, he found out that it was Ekalavya who had done this; as the

Wisdom alone can cure the disease of worldly entanglement

By consuming medicines, one attains relief from physical diseases. But man is afflicted with the disease of worldly entanglement for which there is no cure with ordinary medicines. The disease of worldly entanglement is due to ignorance and only cure it is through understanding one’s true nature. Wisdom alone can cure the disease of worldly entanglement. Mundane wealth is transitory, but service to God lasts as long as the soul exists. Materialistic wealth leads to sorrows and fear of its protection. But the wealth of service towards God always gives bliss. How foolish it would be, if man thinks of pursuing his work only under the light that flashes during a thunderstorm. Many people worship God only in the later stages of life; or when they face difficulties in life. Many postpones the journey to spiritual world? Spiritual life is taken up only after retirement. Life is like a spinning-top that exists only for a second. Even the next moment of life is unpredictable. And, so