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The thousand Names of Radharani [From the Narada Pancharata] Sri Radha Sahastra-nama was originally spoken by Lord Shiva to Parvati devi, recorded in the 5th Chapter of Sri Narada Pancaratra. Texts 1 and 2 Sri Parvati said: O lord of lords, O master of the universe, O master kind to your devotees, if you are kind to me, if you have mercy for me, then, O lord, please tell me all you have heard, the most secret of secrets in your effulgent heart. Texts 3 and 4 O lord of lords, the transcendental thousand names of Goddess Sri Radha-gopi, which inspire pure devotional service, and which you have never told anyone, please tell to me. Why is the Goddess, who creates and destroys the universes, a gopi? Text 5 Lord Siva said: O goddess, O queen, please hear this auspicious and very wonderful truth, which destroys sins: For Her their are neither births nor material activities. Text 6 When Lord Hari, out of a sense of duty, performs activities (in the material world), she, desiring to be near Hi...

Goddess Radha is a well-known deity in Hindu Mythology. She is also known as Radharani in the northern part of India. For her deep devotion towards Krishna, Radha is usually depicted with Krishna. Radha is sometimes considered as the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu. Radha- the Embodiment of Love The love story of Radha-Krishna has become a legend in the Hindu mythology. The story is believed to have taken place in the Dwapar Yuga, when both of them took birth in this world. Radha was a cowherdess, who through her beauty and charm captivated the heart of Lord Krishna and became his beloved goddess. Lord Krishna is considered to be the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, whose birth was predestined. Krishna took avatar in order to slay the demon king Kansa and to spread happiness. During his life, Krishna met Radha and they fell in love with each other. Krishna had a motive behind his life i.e. to kill Kansa and to fulfill this mission; he had to face many problems. Bu...

Badarinath Dham is considered as one of the most sacred centres of pilgrimage situated in the lofty Himalayan heights in the Garhwal hill tracks (Uttarakhand). Situated at the height of 3133 m (10248 feet) above sea level. The route to Badarinath is one of the most fascinating one due to the lofty hilly terrain, curves and cliffs amidst the most scenically beautiful place on the earth.Throughout the route to Badarinath there are numerous pilgrimage sites at Deo Prayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag and Vishnuprayag; as well as Pandukeswar where king Pandu observed Tapasya with his queen Madri and where his sons Pandavas, stayed during their pilgrimage to heaven, and the site where Bhima and Hanuman (sons of Vayu) met.At Badarinath Lord MahaVishnu is believed to have done his penance. Seeing the Lord doing his penance in the open, Goddess Mahalaxmi is believed to have assumed the form of Badari tree to provide him shelter to face the onslaught of the adverse weather condit...

According to astrologers, the 'Kumbh Fair' takes place when the planet Jupiter enters Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries. Kumbha (Kumbha means pot) Mela (means fair) is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage. It takes place at the following four locations of India: Prayag,Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh) , Haridwar(Uttarakhand) , Ujjain(Madhya Pradesh) , Nasik (Maharashtra The main & common reason for one to attend the holy festival of Kumbh Mela is to take dip in Holy river. It is said that a holy dip in sacred rivers during Maha Kumbh or Ardh Kumbh takes human out of the circle of life & death ( stage known as Moksha ). Pilgrims & Sadhus in great number from around the world visit here to liberate themselves. Holy rivers like Ganges , Yamuna & celestial Sarawati at Parayag ( Sangam at Allahbad ) is age old symbol of Indian Culture & Civilization. These river offers purity, wealth, fertility and wash away the sins of those who bath in it. TIMING OF KUMBH MELA The Kumbh Mela (...

Saptha Sloki Gita [These seven slokas in this order from Bhagawad Gita has been published by Gita press, Gorakpur, in their collection of stotras called Stotra Ratnavali. It is supposed to represent in a nutshell the teachings contained in the 700 slokas of Bhagawad Gita. I understand that this Saptha Sloki Gita is being recited as a daily prayer by the Kashmiri Pundits for hundrerds of years.] Bhagawan Uvacha:Om ithyaksharam Brahma,Vyaharan maam anusmaran,Ya prayathi thyajan deham,Sa Yathi Pramamam gathim. 1 (8-13)The God said:He who, meditates on me,As Om, which in Brahman,While leaving this ephemeral body,Will surely attain the most supreme state.Arjuna Uvacha:Sthane Hrisikesa, Thava prakeerthya,Jagath prahrushthya anurajyathe cha,Rakshamsi bheethani diso dravanthi,Sarve namasyanthi cha sidha sangha. 2 (11-36)Arjuna said:In this state, Oh Lord, Singing about you.The world is happy and is rejoicing,To see the evil ones flying away with fear,And all ...

Vande nava Ghana syamam, peetha kouseya vasasam,Sanandam sundaram shudham, Sri Krishnam prakruthe param। I bow before that Sri Krishna,Who is as black as the new cloud,Who wears cloths made of yellow silk,Who is pretty, happy and clean,And who is beyond nature.Radhesam Radhika prana vallabham, vallavee sutham,Radha sevitha padabjam, Radha vaksha sthala sthiham. Radhanugam Radhikesam Radhanuka manasam,Radhadharam  bhavadharam sarvadharam namami tham. ३ I salute him who is the basis of everything,Who is the Lord of Radha,Who is the king of the soul of Radha,Who is the son of Yasodha,Whose feet is served by Radha,Who resides in the breast of Radha,Who accompanies Radha,Who is the God of Radha,Whose mind is attracted by Radha,Who takes care of Radha,And who takes care of the burden of our life।Radha hruth padma madhye cha vasantham santhatham shubham,Radha saha charam saswadradagna paripalakam, 4 Dhyayanthe yogino yogath sidha, sidheswarascha yam,Tham dhyayeth santhatham sh...