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Varaha Jayanti: The Divine Boar Who Rescued the Earth

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    Introduction In the rich tapestry of Hindu tradition, Varaha — the half-man, half-boar incarnation of Vishnu — stands as an awe-inspiring and powerful divinity. Revered as the third of the Dashavataras , Varaha embodies cosmic strength, protection, and the eternal bond between God and creation.   The Legend of Varaha The most popular story narrates how the demon Hiranyaksha abducted Bhudevi (Mother Earth) and hid her in the depths of the ocean. To restore balance, Lord Vishnu incarnated as Varaha. Emerging first as a tiny boar from Brahma’s nostril, Varaha grew to a size larger than a mountain, his roar shaking the heavens. He plunged into the ocean, annihilated Hiranyaksha, and lifted Bhudevi upon his brilliant tusks — an image immortalized in art and temple iconography.   Varaha in Hindu Scriptures The divine story of Varaha finds expression across revered texts: Vedas : In the Taittiriya Samhita , Varaha is identified with Prajapati , the...

Aadi Krithigai – A Journey of Faith and Light

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  The dawn of Aadi Krithigai arrives with the fragrance of devotion. The month of Aadi, when the Sun begins his southern journey, carries a quiet power. And on the Krithika Nakshatra, the heavens themselves seem to glow with the story of Lord Murugan. From the fiery eye of Lord Shiva sprang six sparks of divine light. Carried by Agni and Vayu, they reached the Saravana Poigai lake, where six celestial maidens—the Krittikas—nurtured six radiant infants. When Goddess Parvati embraced them, they merged into one child with six faces, Arumugam, the warrior of wisdom and compassion. On this sacred day, she placed the Vel in his hands, a spear of courage, a weapon of light.   “Vel Vel, Vetri Vel, Muruga Vel, Vaazhga Vel!” (“O Vel of victory, O Vel of Muruga, may you ever shine!”) Ancient and Historical Context Murugan’s worship is not only mythological but deeply historical, woven into the fabric of Tamilakam’s earliest traditions. Sangam Literature: Ancient Tam...

Sri Jayatirtharu – The Bullock Who Became the Beacon of Dvaita

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  On this sacred Āṣāḍha Bahula Pañchami , devotees across the land celebrate the Aradhana Mahotsava of Sri Jayatirtharu at Malkhed. Known as Teekacharyaru , Teekarayaru , and Teekakrutpadaru , he stands as the sixth pontiff of the Madhwa Peetha and one of the greatest commentators in the history of Indian philosophy. Sri Jayateertharu is the sixth Pontiff of Sri Madhwacharya Peetha and is popularly known by “Teekarayaru”, “Teekacharyaru” and “Teekakrutpadaru”, etc. Sri Vyasarajaru on Sri Jayateertharu मिथ्या सिद्धांत दुर्द्वांत विद्वंसन विचक्षण : । जयतीर्थाख्य तरणी : भासतां नो हृदंबरे । श्री व्यासराजरु ( तात्पर्यचंद्रिका ) The Bullock of Destiny Why was he born as a bullock? After the great victory in the Mahabharata war, the Pandavas were recalling its episodes. In that moment of pride, Arjuna forgot Sri Krishna’s grace and boasted before Bhima that he alone was responsible for their triumph. Bhima rebuked him: “You speak like an animal, forgetting the Lor...

Fixing the Examination is Fixing a Bug: We Need to Fix the Education System

  The NEET‑UG paper leak of 2026 was more than a scandal—it was a rupture in the trust that binds students, educators, and institutions. What should have been a fair gateway to opportunity became a marketplace of corruption, exposing the cracks in our education system and igniting nationwide protests led by Gen Z. At the center of the conspiracy were those entrusted with the sanctity of examinations: subject experts contracted to set the papers. Chemistry, biology, physics—each discipline betrayed by insiders who leaked questions for profit. Their actions were amplified by brokers and coaching mafias, who built a pyramid of profiteering, selling answer keys for sums that only the privileged could afford. This was not merely a crime of individuals; it was a collapse of ethics. Teachers became brokers, parents became buyers. Families, driven by competitive pressure, paid lakhs to secure their children’s success, substituting financial privilege for merit. Students were locked in ...