We present you with a few selected articles from "Acharya's Call". "Acharya's Call" is a book published in two volumes, which contains English translations of some invaluable speeches given by His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Mahaswamiji.
Acharya's Call: Contents
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Nature of True Bhakti |
True Bhakti or devotion is that condition of a devotee’s mind when it is unable to bear even a moment’s separation from the shelter of God, and when even if is forcibly withdrawn from that shelter, by force of circumstances, it struggles and rushes back.. |
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The Way to Eternal Bliss |
It is only a person who has developed a proper mental outlook that can face adversities without being unduly perturbed. Such a person will have the equanimity of mind to... |
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The Doctrine of Surrender |
What the grace of the Divine Mother can achieve is illustrated by Sri Sankara Bhagavathpada in this verse occurring in Soundarya Lahari. Ananga, Cupid, is able to conquer this... |
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Value of Bhakthi |
Lord Narayana made up His mind to remain as a man when He incarnated as Rama, in order to teach the world the importance of reverence or Bhakti towards father, mother, teacher and God... |
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Meditation on God |
This verse occurs in Bhoja Champu and describes vividly the picture of Sriman Narayana as He appeared to the Devas. This verse forms part of the Ramayana story composed by... |
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Vyasa and Vedic Religion |
Sage Vyasa is known as Veda Vyasa, as he classified and compiled together, the vast body of Vedas or mantras then existing. He classified the Vedas in four... |
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Preservation of the Vedas |
All of us take care to keep our bodies and our clothes clean. But do we bestow any attention on our inner or mental cleanliness? Inner impurity is the result of desire, anger, and fear... |
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Mother Annapoorna |
Importance of prayers to Mother Annapoorna and significance |
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Divine Mother |
The Divine Mother as KANAKA PARAMESWARI |
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Need to worship the Divine Mother |
How devotion and worship can bring Knowledge |
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Devotion to Bhavani |
In praise of the Divine Mother, from Soundarya Lahiri |
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Divine Mother, Bestower of Prosperity |
The importance of the verse Sri Kanakadhaaraastavam |
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Surrender to Divine Mother |
The verse of Sri Adi Sankara's Kanakadhaaraastava |
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Uma Paramatma Swaroopa |
Uma, the Divine Mother, is the personification of pranava (Om). |
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Divine Mother's Kataksha |
Verse from Soundarya Lahiri |
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Soundarya Lahiri |
The importance of Soundarya Lahiri |
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Sarada Navarathri |
Conception of Parasakthi |
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The Way Of Knowledge |
The forms of God are not distinct and different. They are manifestations of the same Divinity assuming aspects for different purposes, and according to the predilections and tastes of the worshipers |
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Nature Of The Vedic Religion |
The forms of God are not distinct and different. They are manifestations of the same Divinity assuming aspects for different purposes, and according to the predilections and tastes of the worshipers |
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Value Of Prayer |
The JagadGuru explains the importance, necessity and value or prayer. |
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The Teaching Of Vedanta |
The JagadGuru explains certain aspects of Vedanta in His own unique style |
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Surrender To God |
Let us strive to pursue the path of surrender and devotion, and earn the grace of God. |
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One Supreme Being |
Some western scholars in their ignorance have dubbed Hindu religion as polytheistic |
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Study Of The Vedas |
The Vedas are the roots of our religion. All other Paraphernalia, like feast and festivals, are like the leaves and fruits of that tree, depending for their sustenance on the Vedic roots. |
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Study Of The Puranas |
If our religion survived many vicissitudes in the past, it is because of our temples and the festivals associated with them. The spiritual, moral, and ethical principles expounded by the Vedaas have survived and spread through the Puraanaas. |
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The Sanctity Of Sastras |
We have inherited a veritable treasure of knowledge in the shape of various Sastras. |
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Path Of Self-Control |
How the Self Control can lead us to lead a more better and peaceful life. |
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Mental Discipline |
In the Gita, emphasis is again and again laid on developing that mental equipoise which is not disturbed either by adversity or by prosperity. This state can be achieved only by completely surrendering ourselves to God. |
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Many Paths To Same Goal |
Different schools of philosophy have come into existence to satisfy the needs of varying human temperaments, tastes and aspirations and any path, if consistently pursued, will lead to the same goal |
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Guru Bhakti |
Devotion to ones Teacher or Guru and why is it so important. |
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God Is One |
The Acharya explains the fact that God is One, irrespective of the fact that we call Him Siva, Vishnu, etc. |
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Detachment |
How the process of being Detached can affect us for our benefit. Jan 19, 1958 |
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Concept Of Maya |
The Acharya expounds the concept of Maya in His own Unique style. December 26, 1956 |
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Chaaturmasyam Of Sanyasins |
The Chaaturmasyam of Sanyasins, importance, nature and explanation. |
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Importance Of Bhakti (Devotion) |
The Acharya explains, in His inimitable style, the nature and importance of true devotion. Oct 16, 1957 |
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The Age Of Vedas |
The Acharya expounds some thoughts and teachings of the Vedas |
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Advaita Vedanta |
The Advaita Pinciple of Non Duality or Advaita. The Acharya explains it in very simple terms. |
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Adherence To The Sastras (Ancient
Scriptures) |
How the adherence to our ancient scriptures can help us. |
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Acquisition Of Jnana
(Knowledge) |
The acquision of Knowledge and our everyday lives. How it can help us overcome suffering, sadness, etc. From the teachings of The Acharya, December 7, 1957 |