Devata in Level 11
This is an article series. Please read all previous articles before reading this article. The URLs for all previous articles are located in the SPECIAL THOUGHTS section. Pravaha Vaayu or Sparsha Vaayu Previously, we were reviewing the hierarchy of Devata-s at level 12, especially Soorya and Chandra. As mentioned earlier, Soorya is perhaps the best icon for the…
Inner Conscience – Messenger of God
Lord describes the Supreme being with reference to the microcosm as the in-dweller is dwelling in the city of eleven gates. It is not born; there is no birth or death to Atman. It is even-minded because the Brahman within us is mentally renouncing all actions. Having meditated on this Self, one grieves not. Grief…
The Luminous Mediator of Cosmic Order
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the serene stillness of the sacred enclosure, the sage Gouthama, son of Rahugana lifts his consciousness into the rhythm of the Gayatri Chandas, invoking Agni with measured devotion and inner clarity. His mind, refined through discipline and contemplation, gently disentangles the complex web of divine attributes, rendering the act of prayer…
Vows of war and veiled probe
Sanjaya said to the blind king that your son, under the guise of courteous inquiry, was pressing the grandsire into distress by urging him to recount his past exploits, not with pure intent but to test his strength and stir his pride. The son of Ganga, feeling inward unease, found no pleasure in narrating his…
Parshuram Temple- Akhnoor
Parshuram Temple, Akhnoor, is located in Akhnoor, about 28 km from Jammu. It is situated on the peaceful banks of the Chenab River. The surroundings are calm, scenic, and spiritually uplifting, and the region is known for its ancient cultural and historical importance, making it a serene place for devotees and visitors. The exact age…
Noble effort ‘derailed,’ DMK, Cong made it target of hatred: PM Modi on women’s reservation bill
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government’s women’s reservation bill was a noble effort that got ‘derailed’ due to the DMK and Congress, which made it a “target of hatred and petty politics.” Especially targeting the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu and the Congress over the amendment bill being defeated…
Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets
Bengaluru: Delhi Capitals pulled off a controlled yet dramatic chase, defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets. DC opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Axar Patel and Lungi Ngidi starred with the ball as Delhi Capitals restricted Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 175/8 from 20 overs. RCB had got off to a strong start…
Telangana CM to release second instalment of Rythu Bandhu
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will release the second tranche of funds of Rs 5,653 crore under the ‘Rythu Bharosa’ investment support scheme for farmers on April 20. Reddy will launch the disbursement of the second instalment at a public meeting to be held at Kataram in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, benefiting over 45…
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls for strong governance to drive clean energy transition
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said governments must act as enablers by creating stable policy frameworks, investing in innovation, and ensuring that clean energy remains affordable and accessible to all sections of society. Public policy must align economic growth with environmental responsibility, he said. Addressing the International Conference on Sustainable Energy: An Agenda…
Nine killed in TN road accident; village in Malappuram mourns loss
Malappuram (Kerala): They had begun their journey together in a tempo traveller, bound by friendship and shared moments of joy. They returned, however, in nine ambulances—lifeless—leaving an entire village grappling with an overwhelming sense of loss. The premises of a state-run school in Pang village in Malappuram turned into a place of collective mourning on…
