Satyanarayana Swami

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Seeking a better understanding of Satyanarayana, the namesake deity of Sri Swamiji's

boyhood, last night I did a Google search. To my edification and delight, I discovered a very

helpful article written by our own guru-sister, Daria Woodside. Illustrated with 19

photographs, including some taken at the Baton Rouge temple, this article explains how the

beneficent figure of Satyanarayana, which actually represents the Trinity, operates to reduce

the barriers of caste and sect, while opening the gates to material and spiritual welfare to

persons in all walks of life. After reading this article, I felt that Sri Swamiji's father must have

been a prophet. For indeed, when his baby son had grown to manhood he proved to be the

veritable Satyanarayana Swami! I highly recommend this article to members of the group who

have not yet read it.

 

http://www.louisianafolklife.org/LT/Articles_Essays/Puja.html

 

Sri Ganapati Satyanarayana Swamiji sripadukam pujyayami namah.