Author Archives: Dr. Jeayaram

In the previous episode, we had witnessed Sage Naarada giving a detailed accord on an important “Punya-Kshetra” called “Prayaag-Raj”, which is the meeting point of three important rivers – Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. This is a place wherein thousands of people even today, come and take a holy dip and it is believed thatContinue reading “Episode # 465 – Sage Vishwamtira – From a “Kshatrya prince” to becoming a “Brahma-Rishi”!!!“

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the significance of three important places – Firstly, the “Ganga-Dvaar” which is the meeting point of River Ganga with the ocean. Secondly, the important place called “Chitrakoota”, which is situated amidst the banks of two rivers, namely River Mandaagini on one side and River Sharabanga on the other.Continue reading “Episode # 464 – The “Prayaagraj-Kshetra” – Meeting point of Rivers Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati!!!“

In the previous episode, we had witnessed an important accord on how our “Sanaatana Dharma” gives enormous importance and utmost respect for women in the society. This is grossly against the myth that is floating around, which claims that our “Sanaatana Dharma” is a male chauvinist religion. This is extremely wrong and with the singleContinue reading “Episode # 463 – The “GANGA-DVAAR” – Meeting point of River Ganga with the Bay of Bengal!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the significance and history of the famed “Bhadrinaatha-Kshetra” and why it is important for us to perform the “Pinda-Pradhaanam”. Just like how we perform the “Pinda-Pradhaanam” for our “Pitru-Devatas”, it is a customary practice for many of us to perform the “Pinda-Pradhaanam” at the Badrinaatha-Kshetra as well nearContinue reading “Episode # 462 – Importance given to women in our “Sanatana Dharma” – An example!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the significance of performing our regular “Tarpanam” and “Shraadham” and this is apart from the “Gaya-Shraadham” that we’ve to perform once in a lifetime. We’ve witnessed for the past couple of episodes, various myths circulating around us, with regards to the regular performing of our monthly “Tarpanams” andContinue reading “Episode # 461 – The famed “Badrinatha-Kshetra” – History and Significance!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the continuation of the significance of “Gaya-Shraadham” and how it is important for all of us to perform this procedure once in our lifetime for our ancestors (“Pitru-Devatas”). However, having said thus, it is imperative that we perform our regular monthly “Tarpanam” and our yearly “Shraadham” for ourContinue reading “Episode # 460 – Why should we perform our “Tarpanam” & yearly “Shraadham” without fail? A discussion!!!“

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the significance of the “Gaya-Kshetra” and subsequently of the “Gaya-Shraadham” that we do for our ancestors (“Pitru Devatas”), including our parents after they depart from this world. This is something that all of us, as ardent followers of our “Sanaatana Dharma” should perform once in a lifetime, andContinue reading “Episode # 459 – Is “Gaya Shraadham” a ticket to skip our regular “Tarpanam” / Annual “Shraadham” procedures? A discussion!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the significance of the next important “Punya-Kshetra” after the accord on Kurukshetra. Sage Naarada now talks about the “Gaya-Kshetra”, which is extremely important for performing the “Shraadham” for all our “Pitru-Devatas”. We had witnessed the background story behind the Gaya-Kshetra, which is located in the modern-day Indian stateContinue reading “Episode # 458 – The “GAYA-SHRAADHAM” – Significance and procedure!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed Sage Naarada rendering some important advice to Yudishtra upon visiting Kurukshetra and performing the “Jala-Tarpanam” for the “Pitru-Devatas” in this particular place. Sage Naarada emphasizes this point indirectly to Yudishtra, without revealing the fact that the great Mahabharata war is going to subsequently take place in this Kurukshetra-Bhoomi.Continue reading “Episode # 457 – The “Gaya-Kshetra” – Significance of the “Vishnu Paadam”!!!“

In the previous episode, we had witnessed an important accord given by Sage Vyaasa about Kurukshetra and how it is important that we perform the “Jala-Tarpanam” in this holy place. We’re witnessing this lengthy accord as part of the “Teertha-Yatra” Parva wherein, Sage Naarada is explaining all these points to Yudishtra, and Sage Vyaasa hasContinue reading “Episode # 456 – Why should we blindly obey the words of a Mahatma (Spiritual Master)? An in-depth understanding!!! “