Enjoy this podcast that talks about Lord Nataraja in Chidambaram, which is one of the panchabhootha sthalams.

One can follow the journey of how Lord Nataraja came to be and the meaning behind this form of the Lord.

Let us take a trip to the Chidambaram temple as we let our minds dance in joy with the glories of this beautiful and graceful dancing form of the Lord.

Mathioli Charanam

This discourse given on May 25th, 2024 was part of the 6th Annual Akhilandeshwari Utsavam at the Hindu temple of Antelope Valley, Lancaster, CA.

Let us listen to this profound exposition by our Madhuri Amma, inspired by the divinity within, about Her journey to realizing the source of Her Inner voice. There is a beautiful and relevant example from the Treta Yugam of how even evolved devotees of the Lord can fall into a mind trap.

He is the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is called by various names. He was destined to be born as an ordinary man in order to defeat the invincible Ravana due to his boon. Throughout His human existence, He faced numerous trials yet remained steadfast in His adherence to righteousness. Lord Rama personifies serenity, grace, and strength. Through the pages of the Ramayana, he exemplifies the ideal conduct for mankind to emulate.

In this episode, we discuss the story of Appudhi Adigalaar, who is one of the revered 63 Nayanars in Shaivism. Appudhi Adigal hailed from Thingalur, a village under the rule of the Chola kingdom, renowned for the Kailasanathar Shiva Temple. Whenever the tale of Thirunavukkarasar (Appar) is recounted, the mention of Appudhi Adigalaar is inevitable. His story illustrates the essence of Guru Bhakti, emphasizing the significance of a spiritual guide, unwavering devotion, and faith.

Amarneedhi Nayanar was a successful businessman and a clothing merchant by profession in the Chola kingdom. He was also an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. He generously used his wealth to serve the devotees of Lord Shiva by building an ashram and offering devotees a place to rest, offering food, refreshments and clothing. His fame spread due to his good deeds and generosity. As it often happens, his benevolence also led to a subtle sense of pride and ego. How did the Lord intervene and reveal his beloved devotee to the world? Listen to this podcast to find out.

This episode is a continuation of Thirunavukkarasar's life. It provides an in-depth exploration of the life story of Thirunavukkarasar, also known as Appar. He was a 7th century Tamil poet. He was renowned as one of the four most prominent Shaivite saints. The name "Thirunavukkarasar" derives from Tamil, where "navu" means tongue and "arasan" means king, collectively implying "the person who is the king of the tongue/speech." During his lifetime and travels, he sang several Padigams praising Lord Shiva and spreading Shaivism to the people.

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This podcast episode provides an in-depth exploration of the life story of Thirunavukkarasar, also known as Appar. He was a 7th century Tamil poet. He was renowned as one of the four most prominent Shaivite saints. The name "Thirunavukkarasar" derives from Tamil, where "navu" means tongue and "arasan" means king, collectively implying "the person who is the king of the tongue/speech."

In this podcast, we go deeper into the story of Thirugyanasambandar, one of the 4 most prominent Nayanmars in Shaivite tradition and history of Tamil Nadu. He was a child prodigy and lived just for 16 years. The purpose of his birth was to promote and spread Shaivism and in those few short years he lived, he composed several beautiful padigams on Lord Shiva.

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In this podcast, we go deeper into the story of Thirugyanasambandar, one of the 4 most prominent Nayanmars in Shaivite tradition and history of Tamil Nadu. He was a child prodigy and lived just for 16 years. The purpose of his birth was to promote and spread Shaivism and in those few short years he lived, he composed several beautiful padigams on Lord Shiva.