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Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
CM's Tirupati visit today to blend governance with spirituality
Tirupati: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will visit Tirupati on Saturday with a packed itinerary combining governance, cleanliness initiatives, and a spiritual sojourn. Apart from participating in the 'Praja Vedika' programme and visiting the Municipal Corporation of Tirupati's (MCT) waste management plant at Thukivakam, the Chief Minister will also visit prominent spiritual sites in the temple town. As part of his spiritual engagements, Naidu will offer prayers at Kapileswara Swamy temple at Kapilatheertham. He will also visit the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham's Maha Paduka Mandapam near Alipiri, where he will have darshan of the Kanchi Acharyas who are currently observing the 'Chaturmasya Deeksha'. The Chief Minister will interact with the Acharyas during his visit. At Kapilatheertham, the Chief Minister will also interact with stakeholders under the Swachh Andhra – Swarna Andhra programme and take part in the cleanliness drive which is organised every third Saturday of the month. Naidu will arrive at Tirupati Airport at 11 am on a day-long visit. He will first proceed to Thukivakam village to visit the MCT's integrated waste processing unit, where he will inspect various facilities including the material recycling facility, construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plant, and the bio-methanation plant. Post his visit to Kapilatheertham, the CM will head to the Police Parade Grounds, where he will participate in the 'Praja Vedika' programme, being held under the 'First Step in Good Governance' initiative. Later, after the interaction with the Kanchi Acharyas, the Chief Minister is scheduled to return to Tirupati Airport and depart for Vijayawada at 5.10 pm. Ahead of the Chief Minister's visit, District Collector Dr S Venkateswar reviewed the arrangements and directed officials to ensure foolproof security and smooth conduct of all programmes. The collector, along with CM's programme coordinator Pendurthi Venkatesh, city MLA Arani Srinivasulu, SP V Harshavardhan Raju, and municipal commissioner N Mourya, monitored the security arrangements at Thukivakam waste management plant, Alipiri, and the Police Parade Grounds. The collector stressed that there should be no lapses in security arrangements during the Chief Minister's visit. He instructed the officials assigned to duties to ensure that all arrangements are made with precision and without any negligence.
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Why do we need Satsang?
Satsang refers to being associated with good people. Just as food is essential to our physical body, the company of good, noble, and pious men is necessary for a person's soul. The mind will be under control as long as a person is in the circle of satsang. Every day, people face various problems. Leaving them aside, if people elevate their minds, they can derive peace. In Gitanjali, Rabindranath Tagore appeals to God to raise his head above the daily trifles. Love and affection flowing downwards is called 'attachment'. A person showing affection towards his son or daughter cannot be called bhakti. It is out of predilection. The same shown towards his father, mother and guru is called bhakti. Affinity demonstrated by a person towards their home is called attachment, whereas the same towards one's nation is called patriotism. In the Kathopanishad, Lord Yama, the God of death, says to the young celibate Nachiketa that if people become immersed in the things they like most, they will end up in peril. If they start introspecting between good and evil, they will derive tranquillity. Ramanujamji said in a discourse that the term 'Aacharanam' refers to a person setting an example by following himself. Acharyas are those who establish a connection with God and show the paths prescribed by the Vedas, which are easy to follow. Establishing contact with Acharyas is very important. Why do we need Satsang? It will kindle the desire to engage in spiritual activities. Involvement in spiritual activities will not come automatically. Only the teachings of Mahaans (great people) will make a person immersed. Chanting the names of God, prostrating through our physical body and making the mind steadfast towards God are all considered as saranagati or surrender, which Acharyas help us practice.
NDTV
03-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
Priests Explain Day 1 Of Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha 2.0, What's Lined Up Today
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. The Pran Pratishtha rituals of Ram Darbar at Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya commenced, attracting large crowds of devotees. Acharyas performed prayers. The ceremony continues till June 5, with upcoming festivities. Ayodhya: The rituals of the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Darbar on the first floor of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya began on Tuesday. A huge crowd of devotees queued up to offer prayers at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple. NDTV spoke to Pradhan Yagya Acharya Jai Prakash Tripathi and his three other Acharyas who were part of the rituals inside the temple. "We performed many prayers as part of the ritual," Mr Tripathi told NDTV, and listed some of the steps. Another Acharya who helped Mr Tripathi said the prayers were performed with huge success. "Bhagwan Ram Lalla was born, and now he comes in the form of a king," he said. They said that on Wednesday morning - on the second day of the Pran Prathistha - they will go to the mandap and start with prayers to Lord Ganesha and other deities. NDTV saw huge crowds of devotees on Tuesday. Many expressed joy in attending the Pran Prathistha of the first floor of the grand temple in Ayodhya. "It was very crowded and the weather was hot. But I am happy I came here today," a devotee told NDTV. On Monday night, the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi temple was illuminated with vibrant and decorative lights ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Darbar, which began at 6.30 am on Tuesday. It will go on till June 5. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the Saryu Jayanti Janmotsav celebrations in Ayodhya on June 5, according to Mahant Rajkumar Das Maharaj, head of Shriramvallabhkunj. The event will be organised by the Anjaneya Sewa Trust from June 5 to 11, and the week-long celebration will feature devotional events, rituals, and spiritual discourses.
Hans India
29-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Cultural collaboration between Ramraj Cotton & Dushyanth Sridhar
Vijayawada: In a timely convergence of tradition and vision, Ramraj Cotton launched a significant initiative in association with venerated scholar and cultural exponent Dushyanth Sridhar to popularize the Acharya Panchakacham Veshti. Acharya Panchakacham Veshti is designed for spiritual observations, religious ceremonies and culturally significant gatherings. Ramraj Cotton founder and culturepreneur KR Nagarajan said that they manufacture and sell over 4,000 varieties of Veshtis across the country. Among these, Panchakacham Veshti is specially made for gurus and Acharyas. Stating that Acharya Panchakacham Veshti is more than just a traditional wear, it is a symbol of our heritage, he invited every Indian to honour their roots not only in spirit, but also in their attire.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Two qualities of Acharyas
In the sixth pasuram of Thiruppavai, Andal describes how Gopikas who are ready to begin the day's vrata, wake up the girls who are still asleep. One of the girls thus woken up, asks them how they know that the day has dawned. They tell the girl that birds are calling out indicating that the sun has risen. The sound of the conch is another indication. But the girl is still not convinced. When sages wake up, they chant 'Hari, Hari' loudly. The Gopikas ask her if she cannot hear them. The chant of the sages shows that the day has begun. But why should those awake bother to wake up the ones sleeping? Can they not just go ahead with their own worship? When we get to enjoy something pleasant, we should enable others to have such an experience, said T.N. Aravamuda Thathachariar in a discourse. The Gopikas do not want their friends to miss out on Krishnanubhava. But all of them are devotees of Krishna. So why is it that some of them are ready to begin the day's worship, while the others are still not out of bed? Bhakti can be intoxicating and in some cases leaves the devotee in a state where he or she is unable to get up and resume normal day-to-day activities. The sleeping girls do not lack Krishna bhakti. In their case, Krishna bhakti has left them in a state where they are unable to get up. This pasuram has references to the Putana episode. Putana came with the evil intention of killing Krishna. But by sucking out her life, Krishna blessed her with moksha. Andal's reference to birds is symbolically a reference to Acharyas. Just as a bird has two wings, an Acharya has two qualities — he has jnana and adheres to Sastraic rules. The white conch spoken of by Andal indicates pranava. Acharyas who have jnana and anushtana, teach their sishyas the meaning of pranava.
