In this episode we explore the past times of Balarama through the forests of Taalavan and Bhadravan.

One of the five lessons that Andal has taught us is to offer flowers to Lord vishnu. We have also heard about the life of many Azhwars and Aacharyas who have pleased the god by their pushpa kainkaryam. Here's a garland maker's story from Penpillai's archive.  As we heard in the virtuous Vidhura's story, Lord Vishnu has met many of his devotees throughout his avatar leelas. Yet again in Krishna avataram, he goes to the place of a humble and courteous garland maker and receives the offering of garland from him. How fortunate was the garland maker, to be chosen by the supreme Lord?

As Krishna and Balarama walked down the streets of magnificent Mathura, astonished  were the people at the sight of those boys with godly figure. Trivakra makes Krishna happy by offering the finest of what she had and unexpectedly gets a gift from him. Penpillai, through this story hints us about the favourites of Lord Krishna and inspires us to delight the lord at our home.

Lets continue the Manasika Yatra of Vrindavana through Lohavana, Belavana and Kumudhavana through unique tales of Sri Krishna's pastimes.

Hope you are all enjoying the manasik yatra of the 12 forests of Vrajabhoomi. In today’s episode, we will be going around Khadiravana and Bahulavana, remembering the pastimes of Krishna. Smt Ojaswita Chaturvedi presents to us the secrets of Vrindavana in this audio story series in English.

An elephant that has been trapped in a crocodile's mouth for thousands of years, screamed for help. A cry seeking the rescue, became the voice that revealed the absolute truth. "What is that absolute ?"

The story of Gajendran is a testimonial that devotion towards the Lord will continue no matter how many births we take.

Whose devotion impressed Srinivasa perumal the most? The King's or the potter's? Both had their own way of expressing their love for him. Both are dear to him. Meanwhile, the Lord wanted to convey a message to the King. He staged a play to make the King meet the potter. Let's find out how both of them became more closer to the lord after this event.

Genuine interest is the key to ultimate happiness.

What was Sumathi interested in?

During drought, Sumathi and her husband moved from Kongu desam to Srirangam. She was intrigued after observing Swami Ramanujar in Srirangam teaching people from all walks of life. Before leaving Srirangam, She visited him and obtained the preachings and also got his padukas as a remembrance. Later in life, she had a good fortune to receive Ramanujar and his disciples at her home. Since then, she has been known as Kongil Piratti.

There are 12 forests in Vrajabhoomi. In this episode, let's explore three forests where many of Bala Krishna's past times took place - Bhandiravan, Mahavan & Madhuvan.

Smt. Ojaswita Chaturvedi brings us the secrets of Vrindavana in this audio story series in English.

Penpillai speaks about a raja guru to a sampradaya guru.

Trikaala gyaani Vashishtar was aware of the forthcoming events in the life of Sri Rama. Though Sage Vasishta and Sage Vishwamitra were not always in good terms, Sage Vasishta never had a second thought in insisting King Dasaratha to send Rama along with Vishwamitra. He acted in good conscience and guided both Dasaratha and Rama in the right path.