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He who dwells in the understanding, yet is within the understanding, whom the understanding does not know, but whose bo…
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The story of Vidyudabhi, the axe of Parashurama, is steeped in Hindu tradition and holds significant symbolism within t…
Barbarika's story, rooted in Hindu tradition and the epic of Mahabharata, is rich with moral and spiritual lessons.…
The five great vows of Bhagavan Sri Rama or the five Vratas of Rama are To give protection to all those who sought his …
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Sunday, April 7 2024 – It is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth d…
In the ancient land of Bharatavarsha, there lived a sage of great wisdom and virtue named Vasishtha. He was renowned th…
Chandrahasa, a sword with a distinctive curved blade reminiscent of a crescent moon, derives its name from its appearan…
A collection of teachings from Shivananda LahariDay in and day out I roam about in vain in search of wealth and food fo…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, April 6 2024 – It is Krishna Paksha Dwadashi and Trayodashi tithi or th…
Govinda is one of the most important names of Bhagavan Vishnu. It is one among the 12 important names of Bhagavan and i…
The story of the golden mongoose and Yudhishthira in the Mahabharata carries significant symbolism, illustrating moral …
An important teaching of Jyothi Ramalinga SwamigalThink of a bullock-cart. The bullock is a conscious animal. The cart…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Friday, April 5 2024 – It is Krishna Paksha Ekadashi tithi or the eleventh day du…
There is no historical record regarding the time of Thirumoolar Sadasiva Brahmendra. It is believed that he lived somew…
Sadasiva Brahmendra gives a peek into the life of knower of Brahman in his Atmavidya Vilasam. Fully engrossed in the en…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, April 4 2024 – It is Krishna Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day duri…
In Hinduism, Astitva is ultimate reality described as ‘pure existence’. Asti means ‘is’. Astitva means ‘is-ness’. This …
The symbolism behind the bag of gold held by Kubera, the treasure of Devas and god of wealth, is rich and multifaceted.…
The world of our experience consists at all times of two parts, an objective and a subjective part, of which the former…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Wednesday, April 3 2024 – It is Krishna Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day duri…
Tridosha is the three defects arising from the derangement of the three humors – vata (wind), pitta (bile) and kapha (p…
There is the famous conversation between the Yaksha and Yudhishthira of the Mahabharata. One of the questions posed by …
It is simply necessary to scan briefly the past and present history of the world, to enable us to see that only a tiny …
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, April 2 2024 – It is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day duri…
Ashtayama is a schedule of worship performed eight times a day by some Vaishnavite sects in their temples. In the Valla…
The boon granted by Goddess Parvati to the rakshasa (demon) race holds profound implications, transforming the very nat…
We hear of hunger of the soul, moral weakness and depravity, emotional dryness, intellectual hunger, mental turpitude, …
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, April 1 2024 – It is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day duri…
Ghatasphota, an ancient ritual steeped in cultural significance, serves as a solemn process of excommunication within c…
We ought to remember, ‘No mortal lives by prana or apana; but all live by something else on which these two depend.’ Fo…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Sunday, March 31 2024 – It is Krishna Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during…
The story of King Kalmashapada of Ayodhya and Sage Vishwamitra is a fascinating tale rich with elements of karma, curse…
Once upon a time, in the ancient kingdom of Usheerabeeja, ruled a wise and benevolent king named Marutta. Known for his…
Aitareya Upanishad, 1.1.2–1.3.10 narrates and interesting story on food. The Creator, after creating the worlds, create…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, March 30 2024 – It is Krishna Paksha Panchami tithi or the fifth day du…
Ashta Siddhis (eight mystic powers) attainable through Yoga are very famous. But there are also ten minor siddhis. They…
Some twelve types of yajna are mentioned in the fourth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita of which five deal with bodily proc…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Friday, March 29 2024 – It is Krishna Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day du…
Ashtaka is an eight-verse poetic composition. It has been very effectively used in Sanskrit, especially in devotional l…
Manju was probably in class eight when she started coming to our ashrama. Her village, Dungri, is not far from the Rama…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, March 28 2024 – It is Krishna Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day dur…
Ashtachap is the name used to refer to eight Hindi poets and disciples of Vallabhacharya (1478 – 1530 CE) and Vitthalna…
In the Mahabharata, the Gem of Ashwatthama, also known as Ashwatthama's Mani or Ratna, holds significant mystical p…
Title - Parvai Ondre Podume Just one mischievous glance from Krishna’s eyes is more than enough for me. So what if thes…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Wednesday, March 27 2024 – It is Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day d…
The illustrious 15th-century composer-saint Annamacharya is famous for his Venkateswara stuti. Here is a story which te…
Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa disclosed some of the meditations he had learned from his teacher of Vedanta, Totapuri: Nang…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, March 26 2024 – It is Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day du…
The tribal groups of Assam have retained their own creation stories. For examples, the Bodo creation myths narrate thus…
After Goddess Nidra, the Hindu Goddess of sleep, left Kumbhakarna following his demise at the hands of Bhagavan Sri Ram…
Ananta means infinite, the opposite of anta (end or last). Ananta in Hinduism stands for that which cannot be limited i…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, March 25 2024 – It is Purnima tithi or the full moon day in Hindu calenda…
The story of Bhakt Mata Karma Bai is one of devotion, perseverance, and divine grace. Born in 1017 in Jhansi Nagar, Utt…
A collection of teachings from Kularnava Tantra.Like a tigress, old age waits with open mouth to swallow the jiva. As w…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Sunday, March 24 2024 – It is Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth d…
The symbolism and meaning of the Gaja Lakshmi form encompass various elements that represent prosperity, abundance, str…
A collection of Spiritual Wisdom of ancient masters.Bondage is when the mind longs for something, grieves about somethi…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, March 23 2024 – It is Shukla Paksha Trayodashi tithi or the thirteenth …
Asmarathya, a Vedantin, is mentioned in Brahmasutra (I-2, 29; I-4.20) as holding a bheda-abheda (difference-cum-non-dif…
Agni, the Hindu god of fire, is known by numerous names, each reflecting different aspects of his divine nature and att…
The West is groaning under the tyranny of the Shylocks, and the East is groaning under the tyranny of the priests; each…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Friday, March 22 2024 – It is Shukla Paksha Trayodashi tithi or the thirteenth da…
In Hinduism, impurity attached to birth lasts for any number of days up to ten; people do not take the milk of a cow fo…
Nala, the noble king of Nishada, was captivated by the tales of Damayanti's beauty and grace, spoken by Sage Narada…
In a capitalist society, the lure of money deals heavy blows to the practice of ethical and moral values in everyday li…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, March 21 2024 – It is Shukla Paksha Dwadashi tithi or the twelfth day d…
Ashariratvam is the state of not being identified with the body. Sharira means the body (literally, that which is subje…
The Navarna Mantra, also known as Navakshari, holds significant importance in the recitation of Devi Mahatmya, also kno…
"Tatvamasi" is a Sanskrit phrase from ancient Hindu philosophy. It comes from the Upanishads, which are ancie…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Wednesday, March 20 2024 – It is Shukla Paksha Ekadashi tithi or the eleventh day…
The Bhagavad Gita is a timeless text, dealing as it does with the very global condition of man, the fact of his sufferi…
The most important role of parents is to care for and provide unconditional love to the child, especially when the chil…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, March 19 2024 – It is Shukla Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day durin…
Arthapatti is postulation or assumption of an explanatory fact (arthakalpana). Arthapatti or implication (also translat…
According to Hindu tradition and scriptures such as the Matsya Purana, the first man and woman were Svayambhuva Manu an…
Sri Ramakrishna was a simple unlettered man, who was also a genius and a saint: he never desired learning, but from ear…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, March 18 2024 – It is Shukla Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during …
Ayyaval's teachings on the greatness of chanting the name of Shiva emphasize the practicality and efficacy of nama …
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Sunday, March 17 2024 – It is Shukla Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day durin…
Nara is one of the names of Bhagavan Vishnu (Vishnu Sahasranama 246). The name "Nara" holds profound symbolis…
The story of Nandana, the son of Hiranyakashipu, is a fascinating tale from Hindu tradition that intertwines themes of …
Unfortunately, we are all hypnotized. We don’t know what we are in reality; we identify ourselves with so many things a…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, March 16 2024 – It is Shukla Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day du…
Ardhamagadhi is one of the Prakrti (spoken forms of languages) dialects, also called Arsha or Rshibhashita. The Jainas …
Ashtanga Pranama is a profound form of reverential salutation and prostration in Hinduism. Let's delve deeper into …
To the ordinary man living in this world, external phenomena, which he perceives with his senses, constitute the only r…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Friday, March 15 2024 – It is Shukla Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during …
Sankhayana Aranyaka is the second Aranyaka belonging to Rig Veda. It consists of fifteen chapters. The first two chapte…
One of the earliest Upanishads, the Chandogya Upanishad, is probably the first to boldly assert the brahmanatva ideal. …
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, March 14 2024 – It is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi and Panchami tithi or the…
Taittiriya Aranyaka belongs to Taittiriya recension of Krishna Yajur Veda. It consists of ten prathakas which are known…
The association between the jackal and Hindu God Dattatreya originates from a significant event in Dattatreya's lif…
The notion that too much choice may not be a good thing has been explored in various contexts, including psychology, ec…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Wednesday, March 13 2024 – It is Shukla Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day du…
Aradhya, an acharya, is a preacher or founder in the Virashaiva religious sect. According to the Virashaiva tradition, …
The Buddha said: A man beginning a long journey sees ahead a vast body of water. There is neither boat nor bridge. To e…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, March 12 2024 – It is Shukla Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day duri…
Aprabuddha (1887 – 1967) was a saintly personality of Maharashtra who wrote on ancient thoughts and modern issues. Apra…
Inner purity and spiritual alignment is of great importance in Hinduism. It is said that when there is purity of mind t…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, March 11 2024 – It is Shukla Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day duri…
Hinduism and Tenrikyo, despite originating from different cultural and geographical backgrounds, share some similaritie…
The practice described in the Nadabindupanishad outlines a profound journey of meditation aimed at deepening one's …
The Isha Upanishad tells us: He who sees all beings in the Self itself, and the Self in all beings, feels no hatred by …
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Sunday, March 10 2024 – It is Amavasya tithi or the no moon day in Hindu calendar…
Before the idol installation ceremony (murti pratishtha) in a Hindu temple, several important rituals are conducted to …
Before beginning the sacred task of carving idols of Hindu gods and goddesses, a sculptor undergoes a series of rituals…
When persons without training and preparation try to make their minds vacant, they are likely to succeed only in coveri…
Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, March 9 2024 – It is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth…
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