Krupa Samudram

Gita Dhyanam is a set of slokas from various sources that are compiled together. These slokas tell about the glory of Srimad Bhagavad Gita, the divine song sung by Bhagavan Sri Krishna himself. The slokas talk about the essence of Gita, the greatness of Bhagavan Veda Vyasa, the gunas of Sri Krishna and also about Arjuna. These slokas help in knowing the greatness of the Gita and help us appreciate it more. The cover picture is the image of Sri Parthasarathy of Tiruvallikeni temple.

Devaraja Ashtakam, in the glory of Devaraja perumal of Thirukachi (Kanchipuram) was composed by Thirukachi Nambigal. Thirukachi Nambigal, also known as Kanchi Poorna, was born in a village called Poovirunthamalli, now known as Poonthamalli. He was an ardent devotee of Kanchi Devaraja Perumal. He did the Aalavatta Kainkaryam (fanning) to the lord. He was the devotee of Swami Alavandar. Swami Ramanuja himself wanted to eat the food eaten by Thirukachi Nambigal as prasadam. These beautiful slokas depict his devotion to Kanchi Devaraja Perumal. Devaraja Perumal is also known as Varadaraja Perumal or just Deva perumal. The cover picture of this episode shows Kanchipuram Devaraja Perumal.

Vairagya Panchakam, literally translating to five slokas about the quality of not having desire for worldly things. This stotra was composed by Swami Vedanta Desika, when a king offered him with wealth. In this wonderful stotra, Swami Desika says that Parthasarathy (Krishna) himself is the wealth for him. He also mentions that Kanchi Varadaraja Perumal is the wealth that was acquired by his grandfather, Brahma. Reading and listening to these slokas help in cultivating the Vairagyam within each one of us.

Ashtabhujaashtakam is a beautiful work by Swami Vedanta Desika. This stotra comprises of eight slokas in the glory of Ashtabhuja perumal, who is the deity of Ashtabhujakaram. Ashtabhujakaram is a Divya Desam located in Kanchipuram. Ashtabhuja Perumal is the only form of Bhagavan with 8 hands (among the 108 Srivaishnava Divya Desams). The Phala Shruthi says that whoever recites this sloka, all their fears and problems will vanish.

Sri Krishnashtakam was composed by one of the greatest ever saints in Sanatana Dharma, Adi Shankaracharya. He was the propagator of the Advaita philosophy. He won over the Buddhists and Jains to establish the supremacy of Vedas. In this stotra, he portrays Lord Krishna as the universal preceptor, the Jagadguru. Whoever recites this stotra will be cleared from their sins.

Kamasikaashtakam was composed by Swami Vedanta Desika. This stotra has eight beautiful Slokas about the greatness of the deity at a Divya Desam known as Thiruvelukkai, located in Kanchipuram. The deity of this temple is Sri Narasimha, known as Aalari (ஆளரி). Aal means human and Ari means animal. The deity is also known by other names such as Azhagiya Singar (அழகிய சிங்கர்) and Kamasika. Reciting this stotra is said to give all the things that are wished for. PS:. The cover image is the picture of the Utsava Moorthy of Thiruvelukkai

The word Ratna means a gem. This wonderful stotra contains five (pancha) gem like Slokas in praise of Nayaka Shreshta, Sri Ramachandra Moorthy. Reciting this stotra, which is pleasing to the years, is said to clear off the sins and give salvation

One of the greatest works of all times in this world is Thirukkural. Thirukkural was composed by the Tamil saint Thiruvallur. Thirukkural has 1330 verses, separated into 133 Adhikarams. These Adhikarams belong to larger groups known as Paal. Thirukkural has three Paal - Aram (righteousness), Porul (wealth), and Inbam (pleasure). All the verses are in the Kural Venba meter of Tamil grammar. The first person ever to do a commentary on Thirukkural was Parimelazhagar. In this episode, let's listen to Parimelazhagar's commentry about the first Adhikaram, Kadavul Vaazhthu.

Mahalakshmi Ashtakam consists of eight Slokas praising Godess Mahalakshmi. This stotra was told by Indra, when he lost all his wealth due to the curse of Sage Durvasa. This stotra is present in Padma Purana, one of the 18 major Puranas. Reciting this Stotra gives lots of benefits and brings changes in one's life. PS: In the cover image is the deity of Mahalakshmi, present in Kanchipuram with the name Perundevi Thaayar

Sri Ranganatha Ashtakam is a collection of eight Slokas about Sri Ranganatha of Srirangam. This stotra was composed by the great saint Adi Shankaracharya. He lived in the 8th century. He did great service to Sanatana Dharma and propagated and established the authority of Vedas all around Bharat. In this stotra, he praises the beauty of Sri Ranganatha. Whoever recites this Stotra everyday will get whatever they wish for. PS: In the cover image, Sri Ranganatha of Srirangam temple