Saraswati's name refers to the One who is like a flowing river of Self-knowledge. She is worshiped not only by yogis and sadhus but also by musicians, dancers, artists, scientists and scholars. The modern-day clash of art and science does not exist where the understanding of Divine Mother’s creative principle is present. She is prayed to for knowledge of the Self, purity, artistic expression, scientific knowledge, and the receptivity necessary to learn from the guru. Her lunar day of worship (Saraswati Puja) takes place in January-February. This day is also Vasant Panchami, which is celebrated as the first day of Spring in India…
Pronunciation Guide for Sanskrit
The Spiritual Life of Brahmachari Marcelo Gangadhar
This much loved tribute has moved to the journal in my new website, Nivedanam. Within a few months after I wrote this in 2015, over 15,000 devotees had read it. I’m very grateful he lives on through my stories of him and that his life gives inspiration to so many. Two years later, we experienced another unexpected loss—Br. Francis, who was a close friend to Marcelo and to me, left this world. I wrote a tribute to him as well. It is my sincere wish that these tributes will inspire you and all other spiritual seekers.
Respectfully,
Naren K. Schreiner