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Inside the Krishna Muth, Udupi, there are many shrines to different deities. One of the first along the corridor is the Hanuman Shrine. A small group of devotees were singing bhajans there. The light streaking through the door and tall windows lit the singers in a golden hue. I sat inside for a few minutes […]
In a spotless white dhoti, a white jhabba and a topi covering his pate, my abbu (grandfather) would stride purposefully to his pharmacy store in the Bhatkal (in rural Karnataka) paent every morning. Clutched under his left arm was an old-fashioned, wood handled umbrella, the black fabric faded by the south indian sun. When he […]
Shree guru charan saroj raj, nija manu mukuru sudhari | Baranau raghubar bimal jasu, jo dayak phal chaari || With the mirror of the mind, cleansed by the dust of the lotus feet of my Guru; (listen) to the unblemished glory of Hanuman, exalted one of the Raghu dynasty, who can bestow the four fruits […]
Jai Hanuman Gyan Guna Sagar Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujaagar Glory to Hanuman Limitless ocean of wisdom and virtue, Glory to leader of primates Whose fame lights the three worlds In the New Year! May the gracious Hanuman guide you To overcome weakness, and Use your strength to serve the Divine! Meera, M & A
shri ramachandra charanau manasa smaraami shri ramachandra charanau vachasa gruNaami shri ramachandra charanau SHirasa namaami shri ramachandra charanau SHaranam prapadhyae On Rama’s feet I meditate With words I praise With lowered head I pray At Rama’s feet I seek refuge!
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