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Shankarashram II
Swami Shankarāshram II ( Devanagari: स्वामी शङकर्ाश्रम्, ') was the fourth head guru or ''Mathādhipati'' (head of the ''matha'' or monastery) of the Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin community. He reigned from 1770 to 1785. He was a great scholar who was well versed with the Vedas and the Upanishads. His yogic powers were extraordinary and he was regarded and revered as an ''avatār'' (incarnation) of Lord ''Dattātreya ()''. Very many miracles have been attributed to him (See Miracles). Many people in that period experienced that in case of difficulty, if they prayed earnestly for his help, his help never fails to come. He also founded the ''matha'' (monastery) at Mallāpur. ''In this article henceforth Swamiji will refer to Swami Shankarāshram II''. Pattābhishekha ("Crowning Ceremony") ''Swami Shankarāshram'' was crowned as the head guru or ''Mathādhipati'' (Head of the Chitrapur Math) of the Sāraswats after the ''Mahā-samādhi'' (deat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hinduism
Hinduism () is an Indian religion or ''dharma'', a religious and universal order or way of life by which followers abide. As a religion, it is the world's third-largest, with over 1.2–1.35 billion followers, or 15–16% of the global population, known as Hindus. The word ''Hindu'' is an exonym, and while Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, many practitioners refer to their religion as '' Sanātana Dharma'' ( sa, सनातन धर्म, lit='the Eternal Dharma'), a modern usage, which refers to the idea that its origins lie beyond human history, as revealed in the Hindu texts. Another endonym is ''Vaidika dharma'', the dharma related to the Vedas. Hinduism is a diverse system of thought marked by a range of philosophies and shared concepts, rituals, cosmological systems, pilgrimage sites, and shared textual sources that discuss theology, metaphysics, mythology, Vedic yajna, yoga, agamic rituals, and temple building, among other topi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matha
A ''matha'' (; sa, मठ, ), also written as ''math'', ''muth'', ''mutth'', ''mutt'', or ''mut'', is a Sanskrit word that means 'institute or college', and it also refers to a monastery in Hinduism.Matha Encyclopædia Britannica Online 2009 An alternative term for such a monastery is ''adheenam''. The earliest epigraphical evidence for ''mathas'' related to Hindu-temples comes from the 7th to 10th century CE. The most famous ''mathas'' or ''peethams'', which came to be affiliated with the Advaita tradition in the 14th century, are Govardhanmaṭha Pīṭhaṃ at |
Tulsi
''Ocimum tenuiflorum'', commonly known as holy basil, ''tulsi'' or ''tulasi'', is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. ''Tulsi'' is cultivated for religious and traditional medicine purposes, and also for its essential oil. It is widely used as a herbal tea, commonly used in Ayurveda, and has a place within the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism, in which devotees perform worship involving holy basil plants or leaves. The variety of ''Ocimum tenuiflorum'' used in Thai cuisine is referred to as Thai holy basil ( th, กะเพรา ''kaphrao'') and is the key herb in phat kaphrao, a stir-fry dish; it is not the same as Thai basil, which is a variety of '' Ocimum basilicum''. In Cambodia, it is known as ''mreah-prov'' ( km, ម្រះព្រៅ). Morphology Holy basil is an erect, many-branched subshrub, tall with hairy stems. Leaves are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandurangashram
Swami Pāndurangāshram( Devanagari: पाण्डुरङगाश्रम्, ') was the eighth guru of the Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin community(Head of the community) for 52 years, from 1863 to 1915 (the longest on record as of 2012). He had succeeded his teacher Swami Krishnāshram after the latter attained ''Mahā-Samādhi''(died) in 1857. Pāndurangāshram was a Sanskrit scholar, a Yogi and was a ''Jyothishi''(astrologer) as well. He believed in the Dharma(the correct way to live one's life) and was trained in the Sanskrit Scriptures under Swami Raghunāth Shāstri'' and 8 other special scholars from Kashmir. Under his administration, several infrastructural changes were brought about in Chitrapur Village in Shirali and it was made as a "model village" with aspects of town-planning. Moreover all the ''samādhis''(Shrines) of the previous ''Mathādhipatis''(or Gurus) were reconstructed. He brought about many social changes in the community. He was a firm believer in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannada
Kannada (; ಕನ್ನಡ, ), originally romanised Canarese, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbouring states. It has around 47 million native speakers, and was additionally a second or third language for around 13 million non-native speakers in Karnataka. Kannada was the court language of some of the most powerful dynasties of south and central India, namely the Kadambas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadava Dynasty or Seunas, Western Ganga dynasty, Wodeyars of Mysore, Nayakas of Keladi Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara empire. The official and administrative language of the state of Karnataka, it also has scheduled status in India and has been included among the country's designated classical languages.Kuiper (2011), p. 74R Zydenbos in Cushman S, Cavanagh C, Ramazani J, Rouzer P, ''The Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics: Fourth Edition'', p. 767, Princeton Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selfless Service
Selfless may refer to: * Selflessness, the act of sacrificing one's own interest for the greater good ** Selfless service * ''Selfless'' (album), a 1994 album by English industrial metal band Godflesh *'' Self/less'', a 2015 film starring Ryan Reynolds * "Selfless" (''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''), a 2002 episode of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' * "Selfless" (''Prison Break''), a 2008 ''Prison Break'' episode * Selfless Gaming, esports team * Selfless, a song from the 2020 album '' The New Abnormal''. {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vada (food)
Vada is a category of savoury fried snacks native to South India. Vadas can be described variously as fritters, cutlets, or dumplings. Alternative names for this food include vadai, vade, and bada. Vadas are sometimes stuffed with vegetables and traditionally served with chutneys and sambar. In North India and Pakistan, Bhalla is a similar food. It is sold in chaat shops and kiosks; Green bean paste is added with spices, which is then deep fried to make croquets. They are then garnished with dahi (yogurt), Saunth chutney (dried ginger and tamarind sauce) and spices. Bhalla is usually served cold unlike the Aloo Tikki. The various types of vadas are made from different ingredients, ranging from legumes (such as medu vada of South India) to potatoes (such as batata vada of West India). They are often served as a breakfast item or a snack, and also used in other food preparations (such as dahi vada and vada pav). History According to K. T. Achaya, Vadai (Vada) was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganapati
Ganesha ( sa, गणेश, ), also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, and Pillaiyar, is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon and is the Supreme God in Ganapatya sect. His image is found throughout India. Hindu denominations worship him regardless of affiliations. Devotion to Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains and Buddhists and includes Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia (Java and Bali), Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, and Bangladesh and in countries with large ethnic Indian populations including Fiji, Guyana, Mauritius, and Trinidad and Tobago. Although Ganesha has many attributes, he is readily identified by his elephant head. He is widely revered, more specifically, as the remover of obstacles and thought to bring good luck; the patron of arts and sciences; and the deva of intellect and wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rites and ceremonies. Ganesha is also invoked as a patron of letters an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guru Parampara
The Chitrapur Guru Parampara (Devanagari चित्रापुर गुरु परंपरा,') or ''Guru Heritage'' of the Chitrāpur Sāraswat Brahmins is the lineage of spiritual teachers (gurus), also known as ''Mathadhipatis ()'' (head of the Chitrāpur Math, ') who have led the community throughout its history. These teachers are viewed as the torch-bearers of the rich culture and heritage that the community has passed down from generation to generation. Starting with Param Poojya Parijnanāshram I Swamiji in 1708, the Parampara (lineage) continues through to the present ''Mathādhipati'' of the Chitrāpur Math Param Poojya Sadyojāt Shankarāshram Swamiji. He is currently the 11th ''Mathādhipati'' of the Shri Chitrapur Math. The Parampara This chart shows the lineage of Paramparas. It shows the reigning period of each ''Mathādhipati'' along with his place of birth as well as place where his shrine (''samādhi'') is located. The Saraswat Brahmins ''Saraswa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satsangs
''Satguru'' ( sa, सत्गुरु), or ''sadguru'' ( sa, सद्गुरु), means the 'true guru' in Sanskrit. The term is distinguished from other forms of gurus, such as musical instructors, scriptural teachers, parents, and so on. A ''satguru'' has some special characteristics that are not found in any other types of spiritual guru. ''Satguru'' is a title given specifically only to an enlightened ''rishi'' or '' sant'' whose life's purpose is to guide the initiated '' shishya'' on the spiritual path, the summation of which is the realization of the Self through realization of God. Hinduism According to Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, a Hindu ''satguru'' is always a '' sannyasin'', an unmarried renunciate, but not all writers include this stricture. Tukaram, a Hindu ''satguru'', is known to have had a family. Satguru Kabir had a son, Kamal, who was very devout. The words ''sant'' and ''satguru'' were prominently used in the spiritual ideology of Kabir in the 15th centu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Payasa
Kheer, also known as payasam, is a sweet dish and a type of wet pudding popular in the Indian subcontinent, usually made by boiling milk, sugar or jaggery, and rice, although rice may be substituted with one of the following: daals, bulgur wheat, millet, tapioca, vermicelli, or sweet corn. It is typically flavoured with desiccated coconut, cardamom, raisins, saffron, cashews, pistachios, almonds, or other dry fruits and nuts, and recently pseudograins are also gaining popularity. It is typically served as a dessert. Etymology The word ''kheer'' is derived from the Sanskrit word for milk, '' ksheer'' (क्षीर). Kheer is also the archaic name for sweet rice pudding. Origin Kheer was a part of the ancient Indian diet. According to the food historian K. T. Achaya, kheer or ''payas'', as it is known in southern India, was a popular dish in ancient India. First mentioned in ancient Indian literature, it was a mixture of rice, milk and sugar, a formula that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhiksha
Bhiksha ( sa, भिक्षा, ''bhikṣā''; pi, 𑀪𑀺𑀓𑁆𑀔𑀸, ''bhikkhā'') is a term used in Indic religions, such as Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism, to refer to the act of alms or asking. Commonly, it is also used to refer to food obtained by asking for alms. Buddhism In Buddhism, bhiksha takes on the form of the monastic almsround ( pi, 𑀧𑀺𑀡𑁆𑀟𑀘𑀸𑀭, ''piṇḍacāra''), during which monks make themselves available to the laity to receive almsfood ( pi, 𑀧𑀺𑀡𑁆𑀟𑀧𑀸𑀢, ''piṇḍapāta''). Hinduism Bhiksha signifies a Hindu tradition of asking for alms with the purpose of self-effacement or ego-conquering. Other forms of giving and asking include dakshina (offering a gift to the guru) and dāna (an unreciprocated gift to someone in need). Usually, bhiksha is the meal served to a ''sadhu'' sanyasi or monk when that person visits a devout Hindu household. Occasionally, bhiksha has also referred to donations of gold, c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
