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How to become wealthy….
“Charity for God’s sake has a hundred signs within the heart—the good deed, a hundred tokens. Though in charity riches are consumed, a hundred lives come to the earth in return. A sowing of pure seeds in God’s earth, and then no income…impossible.” – Mathnawi IV:1757-1759 Version by Camille and Kabir Helminski “Rumi: Jewels of Remembrance” [...] -
The Story of Subramanyam, Part 2, Podcast #83
In this podcast we continue with the story of Subramanyam as told in the Sri Kandha Puranam by Kachiappa Shivacharya. We present different stories surrounding the birth of Subramanyam; the sparks that emanated from Shiva’s eyes, how Parvati got scared which gave rise to nine shaktis and how Parvati tormented them as well as the [...] -
To Varuna, Lord of the waters
“O sovereign venerable Lord, man tells here many a lie, from that guilt, may you of thousand-fold strength, free us completely. In that we have said O waters, O inviolable, O Varuna, from that sin, may you of thousand fold strength; free us comepletely.” – Atharva Veda -
unity of your hearts…
“I hereby bring about unity of your hearts and unity of minds, free from malice. May each one of you love the other as a cow loves its new-born calf.” –Atharva Veda -
The Story of Subramanyam, Part 1, Podcast #82
Subramanyam is the son of Shiva and Parvati, and the brother of Ganesha. He embodies the qualities most often associated with the planet Mars; energy, determination, optimism, military might, quick intelligence, youthful exuberance and impulsiveness. Like many deities, he came into existence to meet a specific need; the killing of a demon who had [...] -
invoked from eternity…
“We invoke you as you have been constantly invoked from eternity and even now you are prayed for wealth and wisdom. May you respond to our invocation.” - Rig Veda