Brihaddevata, the book

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The Bṛhaddevatā is a metrical Sanskrit work compiled by Shaunaka Rishi. It is an enlarged catalog of the Rigvedic deities worshipped in the individual suktas (hymns) of the Rigveda.   Click here to access the book   … Read More

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Govardhana

The Lifting of Govardhana Hill Govardhana Hill is the sacred mountain that was lifted by Krishna in order to save the Vrajavasis from the torrential rains sent by Lord Indra, the king of heaven, who wanted … Read More

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Devala, Brother of Dhaumya

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Devala was a sage and a very erudite scholar in the Vedas. He was the elder brother of Dhaumya Maharsi (Better known as Ayodha Dhaumya), and was present at the sarpa-satra (serpent yajna) of King Janamejaya, … Read More

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Aesthetic Vedanta

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  Aesthetic Vedanta, a book by Tripurari Svami       Click here to access the book                

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Varsana

Brahmaji as a mountain in Barsana Lord Brahma is the father of all living beings in the universe. He lives for three hundred and eleven trillion (311,000,000,000,000) years and even the demigods turn to him in … Read More

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Navala Kunda

  Navala means “evergreen.” Govardhana Hill is said to resemble a peacock. This kunda is also called Punchari Kunda because this area is the tail (brunch) of Govardhana. Punchari is part of the area where Krishna … Read More

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