Devotional

INTRODUCTION: Bogar  was a Tamil siddhar who lived between 550 and 300 BC. He is one among the 18 siddhars. IMPORTANCE:Bogar has written a book "Bogar 7000". Bogar 7000 contains 7000 songs, and it contains the details about siddha medicines. Bogar went to China, and taught about spiritual enlightenment. Bogar is said to be in SAMADHI near Palani Murugan hill temple. He is a disciple of Agastya Maharishi. He was a master of siddha, yoga and meditation. According to legends, it is known that Bogar created the idol of Murugan  in Palani by mi..

INTRODUCTION:  Isaignaniyar Nayanmar was born during 12th century AD. And her son Sundara Nayanmar, her husband Sadaiya Nayanar all the three of them are Nayanmars. Isaignaniyar was born in the Brahmin caste. LIFE Their family lived in Tirunavalur, Tamil Nadu. Sundarar was adopted by another nayanmar known as Narasinga Muniyaraiyar. IMPORTANCE: Being the mother of Sundarar, she was a great devotee of Lord Shiva, and was a humble and gentle woman who contains great spiritual powers. During her period, she sincerely worshipped Lord Shiva, and served food to the Shiva de..

INTRODUCTION: Bahinabai (1628–1700AD) is a female saint from Maharashtra, India. She is considered as a disciple of Tukaram. She was born into a brahmin family. LIFE She was born in northern Maharashtra, and there she spent her childhood. She started chanting of God’s names from an early age. Bahinabai was married at a younger age. By the age of eleven, she with her family settled in Kolhapur. Tukaram initiated her into the path of bhakti, and instructed her to chant the name of Vithoba. Some people considered her as a mad woman, while others con..

INTRODUCTION :-Avvaiyar lived during the   3rd century BC, and is said to have maintained good relationships with the Tamil kings. IMPORTANCE:-She has written some verses in poems like Natrinai, Kuruntokai, Akananuru and Purananuru. According to ancient texts, she was a court poet of the kings of the Tamil Nadu. She has travelled to several places and composed several songs. Most of her songs were in praise of the kings, and also relates to proper governance of the country.Avvaiyar has helped the kings in avoiding war between them, and she has acted as a mediator in th..

INTRODUCTION: Vidura  is one of the main characters in the Mahabharata, and  he was the prime minister of the Kuru dynasty, and also the uncle of Pandavas and Kauravas.IMPORTANCEVidura was the son of sage Vyasa. Vidura was an adviser to the Pandavas, and safeguarded them from death on several occasions, which was plotted by Duryodhana.Vidura protested against the insult caused to Draupadi in the Kaurava court. Vidura sided with dharma and the Pandavas during the Kurukshetra war. According to Krishna, Vidura was considered as..

1. Shailaputri: Shailaputri is an avatar of Goddess Durga, who was born to the Himalayan King Parvath Raj. The name shailaputri means, the daughter of the mountain king. She is also known     by various names such as Bhavani, Parvati or Hemavati,    the daughter of Himavat - the king of the Himalayas. Shailaputri is worshipped on the first day of Navrathri festival. By worshipping her on the first day of Navratri festival, we will get great goodness in our life. 2. BrahmachariniIt is another name of Goddess Durga. The goddess is wo..

INTRODUCTION: Karna , is one of the major characters in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is the son of Surya and princess Kunti devi. Kunti devi who delivered karna at an younger age and in an unmarried state, leaves him in ganges river by putting him in a basket.Then he was adopted and raised by his foster  parents named Radha and Adhiratha Nandana, who was the charioteer of the king Dhritarashtra. Karna then becomes a loyal friend of Duryodhana. He is appointed as the king of Anga (Bengal) by Duryodh..

INTRODUCTION: In Ramayana, Jatayu is mentioned as a divine bird, and he was the old friend of King Dasharatha.IMPORTANCEAccording to Ramayana, when Jatayu fought with Ravana to safeguard Sita mata from Ravana, he was killed by Ravana.When Rama and Lakshmana met the dying Jatayu during their search for Sita, he informs Rama and Lakshmana about the fight between him and Ravana and tells them that he had gone to south. Lord Rama blessed Jatayu and he has done the final rites for him and also he has given SALVATION (MOKSHA) to him.Once Jatayu and his brother ..

INTRODUCTION: Jambavan is a character popularly found in Ramyana. He is regarded as the King of Bears, and is having the power equivalent to that of lakhs of elephants and lions, and the capacity to win anyone. He is created specially by Lord Brahma for serving Sri Rama.  He is known as Riksharaj(King of Bears).IMPORTANCEJambavan was present in various yugas and was present at the time of churning of the ocean, and was present when Vamana  has acquired the three worlds from Mahabali.Jambavan in his previous life was the King of the Himalayas, who had incarnat..

When guru bhagavan moves from one rasi to another, it is said to be guru peyarchi. Lord guru bhagavan(Deva Guru Brahaspati) is the guru for devas, and is responsible for all good things in our life, like marriage, children, health, wealth and happiness. He is considered as the god for Dhanus and Meenam Rasi. If Guru is in the 4, 7 and 10th positions from the lagna, then the person will be blessed with good health and wealth. It is said that Goddess Lakshmi Devi will come to his home, and will give all the prosperities in his life.The 12th position is also called the peak position of Guru...