Dr Reetika Patil

On July 4th, 2025, the Shiv Vishnu Hindu temple in Fürth, Germany was blessed with the presence of the renowned spiritual storyteller Shri Vinay Varanasi. In a deeply enriching session, he unfolded the profound truth that Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are not two, but one – manifestations of the same eternal reality.
Through captivating storytelling, references from Mahabharata and Sanatan Dharma puranas, Shri Vinay demonstrated how Shiva and Vishnu are not opposites, but reflections – mirrors of the same Supreme Consciousness seen through different lenses.

He reminded us that Shiva represents stillness in motion, while Vishnu embodies movement in stillness. Together, they form the rhythm and silence of the universe. He also spoke of the pilgrim places and temples in India where both deities are worshipped in parallel, symbolic spaces that encourage us to go beyond duality, to see with the eye of wisdom (jnana chakshu), rather than the eye of separation.
More than just a lecture, the session was a spiritual immersion. The audience, which included devotees from across Bavaria and neighbouring regions, sat spellbound as ancient truths came alive. Children, youth, and elders alike found resonance in Shri Vinay’s words – not only as philosophy, but as living experience.
He reminded us that in each of us resides both Shiva, the silent, meditative witness and Vishnu – the active, compassionate preserver. To honour both is to live a balanced, dharmic life.
More than just a talk, the session was a spiritual immersion. The audience, which included devotees from across Bavaria and neighbouring regions, sat spellbound as ancient truths came alive. The youth and elders alike found resonance in Shri Vinay’s words, not only as philosophy, but as living experience.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Shri Vinay Varanasi for gracing us with his wisdom, and to all the devotees and volunteers of the Shiv Vishnu Temple who made this evening unforgettable. May this message of divine unity in Sanatan Dharma guide our thoughts, words, and actions — now and always.

– Dr. Reetika Patil