Ganga Dhaaraa
May 29, 2010 · Filed under Articles · Leave a Comment
Ganga Dussehara or Ganga Dhaaraa refers to the ten days (as the name implies Das) dedicated to the worship of Ganga Ma, which in India is observed in holy places such as Rishikesh, Haridwar, Prayag and Varanasi amongst others. This festival is celebrated on the day known as the Jyeshta Shukla Dasami (Jyeshta meaning May-June). [...]
Importance of Havan
May 29, 2010 · Filed under Articles · Leave a Comment
Havan is one of the ten positive virtues or niyam that is prescribed for the devotee whose aspiration is to draw closer to the Divine, ultimately acquiring Oneness with Him. It is also one way of performing Deva yagya, one of man’s five daily duties, according to the tenets of Sanatan Dharma. Share
Bhramari Devi – Clues to Disease Treatment
January 4, 2010 · Filed under Articles, Hinduism and Science · Leave a Comment
The Srimad Devi Bhagavatam gives the story of Bhramari Devi (Devi with Bees) who destroyed the Asura (Demon) Arun. As the story goes, Arun did penance for many years to Lord Brahma (the creator) in order to overcome death and to achieve dominance over all. Pleased with his sacrifices, Lord Brahma appeared before Arun and [...]
Shiva Poem
January 1, 2010 · Filed under Poetry · Leave a Comment
What is the name of the Reabsorber? Why! Don’t you know it’s the blessed Lord Shiva? Where does He live, the blessed Lord Shiva? On the holy Mt. Kailaasa, forever and ever. What does He look like, the blessed Lord Shiva? O Beautiful, charming and radiant, dear brother, His colour is white, but His throat [...]
Oh Mother Divine!
January 1, 2010 · Filed under Poetry · Leave a Comment
O Mother! O Mother! O Mother Divine. Of grace and of beauty. Thou art but a mine Glorious and resplendent and charming You appear To bless me, O Mother, in my honest, sincere prayer. Now I see Thee, O Mother, in the temple of my heart A fountain of knowledge and of mercy Thou art [...]
The Message of Raam Leela
October 1, 2009 · Filed under Articles · Leave a Comment
One of the most cherished Hindu cultural treasures inherited from our ancestors is the art form of Raam Leela or the drama portrayal of the Ramayaan story. For these purvaj (ancestors), this text, especially the version written by Goswami Tulsidasji , sustained them. The solution to any problem, all the hardships of indentureship and the [...]
Observing Pitra Paksha
September 5, 2009 · Filed under Articles · Leave a Comment
During the period of Pitra Paksh, we all should make a genuine effort to perform rituals on behalf of our departed ancestors. Doing so will bring blessings to that departed soul and also to us, the descendants. Share
Nau Raatri Vrat: Why is Fasting Necessary?
September 5, 2009 · Filed under Articles · Leave a Comment
During the auspicious period of Nau Raatri, Hindus undergo various forms of austerities in order to attain maximum spiritual benefits. ‘Vrat’ or fasting is one discipline which is engaged in by many since it is an essential ingredient for physical and inner purification, self control and the acquisition of positive qualities. Share
Assert the Higher Self
September 5, 2009 · Filed under Articles · Leave a Comment
During the auspicious period of Nau Raatri, special homage is paid to the three forms of Devi , namely, Durga or Kaali, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Usually, the first three days are dedicated to the worship of Durga Devi, the next three to Lakshmi Devi and the last three to Saraswati Maataa. A close look at [...]
Transform the Ego
August 23, 2009 · Filed under Articles · Leave a Comment
Shri Bhaagavat Mahapuraan records many of the ‘leelas’ (activities) of the various incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Among the more well-known episodes are the transcendental pastimes of Shri Krishna, which conjure up scenes of ecstasy, wonder and propels man towards an intense resolve to develop the qualities necessary to experience the closeness of Bhagavan. The story [...]
