RAMANA MAHARISHI

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Ramana Maharishi (1879 –1950) was an Indian sage. He original name was Venkataraman, but he is popularly known by the name Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharishi. BIRTH He was born in Tiruchuli, Tamil Nadu, India. At the age of 16, he identified with Shiva. After...

RAMAKRISHNA PARAMAHAMSA

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Ramakrishna Paramahansa (1836–1886), was a great Hindu saint. Ramakrishna has experienced spiritual feeling from a young age, and he has devoted his attention towards goddess Kali. Swami Vivekananda who was the disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa followed...

POTHANA

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Pothana (1450–1510) was a Telugu poet and a saint. He translated the Bhagavata Purana from Sanskrit to Telugu through the divine grace of Lord Rama. LIFE Pothana was born into a Brahmin family at Telangana state. He was a great scholar and was an expert...

POOSALAR

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Pusalar was born in 8th century AD. He was a Saivite Nayanmar, who belonged to Shaivism sect. He is one among the 63 Nayanmars. LIFE Pusalar belongs to Brahmin caste. He lived in Thirunindravur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu district. He spent his life towards the...

POLUR VITOBA SWAMIGAL

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Vitoba Swamigal was born during 19th century AD at Chennai, and he belongs to the Langar Caste, those who take tailoring as their main occupation. He was devoted to the god from his childhood. IMPORTANCE Even at a younger age, he used to sit in a mutt,...

PARANJOTHI MUNIVAR

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Paranjothi Munivar was born on 7th century AD. He was also known as Siruthondar Nayanmar, who was the army chief of the Pallava king Narasimavarman I. In course of time, Paranjothi left his job, and became a Sanyasi. LIFE Paranjothi was born in a village...