Articles
Mental Surrender
Originally published by Desika Vidya Except a few pagan religions, all theological texts in the world speak about a kind and benevolent supreme Being who responds to human appeals and…
A Homage to Mother Earth
Whenever we refer to the supreme Lord Śrīman Nārāyana, we add the prefix ‘Śrī Bhūmi Nīlā Sameta’, showing that He is always with His three Consorts viz Śrīdevī, Bhūdevī and…
The Mind Runs Riot
Originally published in Anjali While conversing on the battlefield before the commencement of war, Arjuna tells Krishna that ‘the mind is restless, turbulent, strong and obstinate’ (Gita VI-34: chanchalam hi…
Vedātmā and Vedāntadeśika
Originally published in the Rangatha Paduka, January 2004 edition The Guruparamparā-prabhāva records that Śrī Vedāntadeśika showed his precocious genius in an assembly of scholars even at the early age…
Why God would liberate us
Originally published in Vedanta Desika Vidya, May 2010 edition Though surrender has been enjoined as a sure means to secure His grace by the supreme Lord Himself in His…
God’s Speed
Originally published in Desika Seva When someone approaches elders for blessings before commencing anything, they wish him ‘Godspeed’. By this word, they convey their good wishes for his success. They…