Professor Dr Sumitra Mangesh Katre (1906 – 98) was born at Honnavar, Karnataka in India and passed away at the age of 92 in San Jose, California. Prof. S. M. Katre did his B.A. from Madras University. He got his Ph.D in Linguistics in 1931 from the School of Oriental and African Studies (London) on early Buddhist ballads and their relation to the older Upanishads. After his return from London, he taught at Nowrosjee Wadia College and also S.P. College, Pune, and then in 1939 he joined the newly founded Deccan College Postgraduate and Research Institute as Professor of Indo-European Philosophy. He served as its Director from 1942-71. Under Katre’s dynamic and inspiring leadership, the Deccan College became a world renowned research institute. He served in various academic and administrative capacities, such as – President, Linguistic Society of India (1946); Treasurer (virtually Managing Editor) of Indian Linguistics (1954-69), Journal of the Linguistic Society of India, Director, C

Three Debts of an Individual in Hinduism as per Sthathapatha Brahmana are: Deva Rina (towards the gods) Rishi Rina (towards the sages) Pitra Rina (towards the ancestors) Deva Rina – the first debt is repay to gods the debt of having been granted a human birth. This is done through constructive and good acts to humankind and nature. Social welfare acts are in this category. To see all living beings as equal is the most important aspect of Deva Rina. Rishi Rina – in order to pay this debt, the individual should acquire Vidya (education) and study basic knowledge texts. The torch of knowledge must be kept burning by imparting education to other people. Rishi Rina is meant to pass knowledge from one generation to another. The torch of Vedic knowledge will remain burning generation after generation through Rishi Rina. Pitr Rina – This debt is repaid by good conduct in keeping with the good name and fame of one’s family. The debt that one owes to one’s parents is to produce

Kathirvel Pillai of Sri Lanka is the author of Tamil sol-l-akarati (Dictionary of Tamil Words) published in 1904. It is one of the most important modern dictionaries of Tamil. Archaic dictionaries of earlier times were all couched in verse-form, intended for memorization and arranged according to subjects – not of much use to modern students. A deep study, coupled with total, enabled Kathirvel Pillai to collect about 64,000 Tamil words, which he presented alphabetically in three sumptuous volumes, each entry having numbered meanings of the words, often with etymologies, derivations, and quotations from sources. In the matter of the full elucidation of the word, the author himself observes, most prominently – I have included in the present work the words derived and gradually adopted from Sanskrit to modern requirements, and now appropriated by writers as part and parcel of the Tamil language. To those wishing to study Vedanta and Shaiva Siddhanta, the dictionary will be of great he

Purvabhadra Nakshatra 2022 dates and timing based on traditional Hindu calendar, Astrology and Panchangam. Also known as, Pooruruttathi in South India, it is the 25th Birth Star among the 27 Nakshatras. Below are Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra dates and time in 2022. The astrological prediction of the birth star Purvabhadra as per Moon Sign is that of Kumbha Rashi or Aquarius Zodiac and Meena Rasi or Pisces Zodiac. The first three quarter of Purva Bhadrapada is in Kumbha Rasi and the last quarter is in Meena Rashi. Lord Shani or Saturn is the Lord of Kumbha Rasi. Guru or Jupiter is the lord of Pisces. The color of the nakshatra is blue green. Purva Bhadrapada - Pooruruttathi Nakshatra Date and Time 2022 - North - East - South of India This time is applicable in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Pondicherry, Jammu

Thrikkalayoor Shiva temple, locally known as Thrikkalayoor Mahadeva temple, is located at Thrikkalayoor near Kizhuparamba in Malappuram district, Kerala. The temple is situated atop a hill. The main deity worshipped in the temple is Shankaranarayana and darshanam is towards east. William Logan has stated that dynamite was first used in India in this temple. The temple has a circular sanctum sanctorum (Vatta Sreekovil). The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Goddess Parvati, Ganapathy, Vettakkorumakan and Nagam. As per history, the initial prathishta in the temple was that of Shiva (in Shivling form). Vilwamangalam Swamiyar placed a salagramam atop the Shivling. The salagrama merged in the Shivling and thus the deity came to be worshipped as Shankaranarayana. In ancient times, the temple had enormous wealth. It was one of the richest temples in Kerala. Malabar Manual, an 1887 publication commissioned by the Government of Madras, by William Logan states that Dynamite was

The Purnima, or Poonam day, in the month of Bhadrapada or Bhadra is of great importance at the famous Ambaji Temple in Gujarat . Ambaji Bhadarvi Poonam festival 2023 date is September 29.  Ambaji   Temple  in Banaskantha in  Gujarat  is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas (51 temples dedicated to Goddess Shakti in Hinduism) and is dedicated to Goddess Ambika. A 4-day Poonam festival is organized during the full moon day (Poornima) period in Bhadra month (August – September). Importance of Ambaji Bhadarvi Poonam Festival More than a million people travel to the Ambaji Temple on the day, majority of them on foot, carrying religious flags. It is believed that the heart of Goddess Sati fell here, when her body was cut into pieces by Lord Vishnu to stop the intense tapas of Lord Shiva after Sati’s death. There is no idol in the temple and Goddess Ambika is represented by a triangular Vishwa Yantra, inscribed with figures and the syllable ‘Shree’ in the center. Legend has

Katikrama is the movements (karma) of the waist (kati) in classical dance. The movements of the waist form a part of the four isolated movements of neck, hand, waist, and foot (recaka s) and are known as kati recka. Movements of these parts of the body add beauty and style to the graceful movement of the limbs. Recka-s also act as transitory movements that fill a pause between two or more body positions. In kati recaka, the trika (sacrum) is raised while the waist rotates and is drawn back. The ancient Indian text on dramaturgy and histrionics, Natyashastra, mentions five kinds of waist movements used by dancers in classical dance dramas. They are – Chinna – The middle portion of the waist is turned aside. This movement is used when a character is in hurry or looking around. It is also used in a body preparation exercise. Nivritta – The waist is moved to face the front from the reverse position. It is used by characters turning around in search of something or someone. Reci

Dreaming of sharks is both good and bad as per dream meaning and interpretation. Dream of sharks doing nothing and just moving around means you will get opportunity in money matters and job. Dream of aggressive sharks means you will face tough competitors in life. Dreaming of sharks and you swimming with them means you will have opportunity to change your life with the help of someone in power. Dreaming of sharks and someone you know being attacked is a sign of difficulty to family members or relatives. Dream of sharks and unknown people in it means you will face unexpected aggression or difficulty from unknown people.

Dreaming of aggressive bears is considered bad as per dream interpretation and meaning. An old problem that you had forgotten will come back to haunt you. After seeing the dream you should avoid bringing up old issues. Dream of aggressive bears attacking you or coming after you means you will get into trouble with law. It also means old enemies will become active again. Dream of aggressive bears and someone you know means people whom you had trusted and had thought will help you in a crisis will ditch you. Dream of aggressive bears and unknown people means there will be unexpected problems in unknown places. People you had never met or seen will cause trouble in your life.

Vezhapra Shaktiparambu temple is located at Ramankary in Alappuzha district, Kerala. The temple is important because the pratishta in the sreekovil of temple was performed by Sri Narayana Guru. The consecration of the image in the temple was done in Meena Masam in Kollavarsham 1080. As per history, the image of Shiva consecrated in the shrine by Sri Narayana Guru had moustache. It is also said that Narayana Guru had removed the old pratishta of Durdevatas before installing the new pratishta. Maha Shivratri in Kumbham month and Thrikarthika in Vrischikam month are of great significance here. Monday is of great importance in the temple. The shrine observes Pradosham on the 12th or the 13th day of a fortnight.

Amruthamkulangara temple is located at Kollam and the shrine is dedicated to Shiva. The temple is important because the Shivling pratishta in the temple was performed by Sri Narayana Guru. As per history, the Shivling worshiped in the temple was retrieved by Sri Narayana Guru from a pond (kulam). Maha Shivratri in Kumbham month and Thrikarthika in Vrischikam month are of great significance here. Monday is of great importance in the temple. The shrine observes Pradosham on the 12th or the 13th day of a fortnight.

Sree Swamy Madom Temple is located at Anchuthengu in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The temple is of importance because the prathishta in the temple was performed by Sree Narayana Guru. The shrine is dedicated to Shiva and a Shivling is worshipped in the temple is unique. The Shivling worshipped in the temple is made out of a mixture of Silver and Copper. Sri Narayana Guru had asked people not to observe any festival here. He asked them to concentrate on the Advaita concept. People of the region do not observe festival in the temple. Monday is of great importance in the temple. The shrine observes Pradosham on the 12th or the 13th day of a fortnight.

Chernnamangalam Shiva temple is located near Kilimanoor in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The temple is of great significance because the pratishta in the temple was performed by Sri Narayana Guru. The shrine is dedicated to Shiva. Sri Narayana Guru performed the pratishta here on Monday, June 13, 1927 (Kolla Varsham 1102 Edavam 30). The temple is located Nagaroor – Karettu road. The shrine is around 2 km from Poykkada Kavala. Monday is of importance in the temple. The shrine observes Pradosham on the 12th or the 13th day of a fortnight. Mahashivratri in Kumbham month is of great significance here.

A collection of quotes of  Swami Akhandananda  – a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. Without heart, everything else counts for nought. Unless the heart expands, nothing else will avail. Merely to continue sitting with the eyes shut will produce no fruit, it will not bring about God-realization. One’s heart must feel for others; one must identify oneself with the happiness and sorrows of others; then only will God be realized. I do not cover earthly kingdom, or heaven, or even salvation. The only thing I desire is the removal of the miseries of the afflicted. Let action come first, then will follow peacefulness; and lastly will come enlightenment. The more you think of yourself alone, the smaller you grow, and the more you think of others as yourself, the bigger you become. Does anybody care for you more than your Guru? The Guru’s love is even more than the mother’s.

Vallabhassery Shiva temple is located at Alathuruthy near Thiruvalla in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Shiva. The temple is one among the numerous temples in Kerala in which pratishta was performed by Sri Narayana Guru. As per history, Sri Narayana Guru removed the old pratishtha in the temple and consecrated the image of Shiva and Goddess Parvati in the sreekovil. It is also said that Sri Narayana Guru had installed a Vel (lance of Muruga) here. Maha Shivratri in Kumbham month and Thrikarthika in Vrischikam month are of great significance here. Thaipooyam is also observed here. Monday is of great importance in the temple. The shrine observes Pradosham on the 12th or the 13th day of a fortnight.

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Wednesday, 22 September 2021 – It is Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 5:06 AM on September 22. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 5:58 AM on September 23. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on September 22, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Uttara Bhadrapada or Uthrattathi nakshatra till 5:36 AM on September 22 . Then onward it is Revathi nakshatra till 7:07 AM on September 23. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka a