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What is the Dharmic view on environment?
In the context of the Indian Vedic tradition, our perception of nature aligns with the concept of ‘mother nature.’ It becomes crucial to assess our behavior and responsibilities towards this divine entity. Within the framework of Sanatan Dharm, it is our duty and responsibility to safeguard nature, viewing it not as mere property but as […]
Which Sampradaya did Tulsidas belong to?
Ramanandi Sampradaya
How many children did Bhagwan Krishn have?
You can watch this video on this topic or look at the details in the article below. Before reading the answer to this questions, it might be useful to read this answer so there is clarity, How many wives did Bhagwan Krishn have? Sri Bhagwan had 16108 wives and from each wife he had 10 […]
How many wives did Bhagwan Krishn have?
You can watch this video on this topic or look at the details in the article below. It is mentioned in the Bhagwat Puran that Sri Krishn indeed have 16108 wives. The Srimad Bhagwat Puran mentions this in detail. Entire chapter is dedicated to this section in Bhagwat Puran Book 10.61 titled “A Glimps into […]
Works of Adi Shankracharya
Shankracharya
Yaksha Prashna From Mahabharat
Questions/Answers between Lord Dharm Dev and Pandu Putra Yudhisthir Yakhs Prashn, Dharm Baka Upakhyan: appears in the Mahabharat, in Book of Forest (Aranyaka Parva ~ Vana Parva). Quick Prelude: One day while living in exile in the forest, Yudhishthir finds that while attempting to drink water from a lake, all his brothers have been killed. […]
Universal Mantra
1. Aum vishwani deva savitar duritani parasuva yad bhadram tanna asuva. English Translation: Sri Bhagwan! The creator of the universe cleanse us of all kinds of vice and sorrows. Give us the noble qualities. 2. Aum agnay naya supatha raye asman vishwani deva vayuyani viddwan. Yuyo dhyasma juhurana meno bhuyishthante namah uktim vidhema. English Translation: […]
Sarway Bhawantoo Mantra
Sarway bhawantoo sukhinam,Sarway santoo nirmayah,Sarway bhadranee pashyantoo,Ma kashchit dukha mapnuyat. English Translation: May all find happiness in you.May all be free from sufferings.May all realize goodness,May no one suffer from pain.
Moksh Mantra
Aum asato ma sad gamaya,Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya,Mrityorma amritam gamaya. Sri Bhagwan, Lead us from untruth to truth,Lead us from darkness to light,Lead us from death to immortality.
Shanti Mantra
Aum dyauhshanti antarikshamshanti prithvishanti rapahshanti roshadhayashanti vanaspatayahshanti vishvedevashanti Brahmashanti sarvamshanti shanti-revashanti saamashanti-redhi.Aum shanti; santi; shanti Hindi: ॐ द्यौ: शान्तिरन्तरिक्षँ शान्ति:, पृथ्वी शान्तिराप: शान्तिरोषधय: शान्ति: । वनस्पतय: शान्तिर्विश्वे देवा: शान्तिर्ब्रह्म शान्ति:, सर्वँ शान्ति:, शान्तिरेव शान्ति:, सा मा शान्तिरेधि ॥ ॐ शान्ति: शान्ति: शान्ति: ॥ English Translation: There is peace in the heavenly region; there is peace […]
Family Welfare Mantra
Aum anuvratah pituh putro matra bhavatoo sammanah. Jaya patye-madhu matim wacham wadhatoo shantiwam. Aum ma Bhrata bhrataram dwikshan ma swasara muta swasa. Samyanchah savrata bhootwa wacham vadata bhadraya. Aum samani prapa sahawo’ nna bhagah samanay yoktre sahawo yunajmi. samyancho gnim saparyatara nabhi miwa bhitah. English Translation: Dear loving and merciful Bhagwan! We, the members of […]
Mealtime Prayer
Aum annpatay annasya no dehyana miwasya shushminah; prapradataram tarisha urjam no dhehi dwipaday chatuspaday. English Translation: Sri Bhagwan, the provider of food! May you give us healthy and energy producing food. Give happiness to those who give charity. May all living beings be pleased with energy-producing food.
MahaKali Mantra
Aum Jayanti Mangala Kali Bhadrakali KapaliniDurga Kshama Shiva Dhatri Svaha Svadha Namostuthe. English Translation: Salutations to Jayanti one who is always victorious, Mangala who is the bestower of auspiciousness, Kali who is beyond time and space, Bhadrakali Who is the controller of life and death, Kapalini who wears a garland of skulls on her neck, […]
Aum Gan Ganapataye Namo
Mantra 1: Aum gan ganapathaye namo namahShri sidhivinayaka namo namahAshta vinayaka namo namahGanapathi bappa moraya English Translation: It means bowing down to the Almighty Bhagwan Ganpati with all our existence and accepting all his great qualities in our self being. Manrta 2: Vakratunda Maha-Kaaya Surya-Kotti SamaprabhaNirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvadaa English Translation: Bhagwan Ganesh […]
Maha Mrityunjay Mantra
महामृत्युंजय मंत्र Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahe sungandhim pushtivardhanamUrvaarukamive bandhanaat mrityormukshiya maamritaat ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् |उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् || English Translation: I meditate on the supreme and surrender myself to the Divine Being Bhagwan Shiv who embodies the power of will, knowledge, and action. I pray to Bhagwan Shiv who manifests in the form of […]
Narsingh Jayanti
On Vaishakh Shukla Chturdashi (fourteenth day in the bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar month Vaishakh) protector of devotees Lord Vishnu incarnated as Narsingh (“Nar” means man & “Singh” means Lion), he appeared from a pillar to make true the words of devotee Prahlad. He killed the King of Demons, Hiranyakashyapu and ended his terror […]
Akshey Tritiya
Baisakh ShuklaTritya (third day in the bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar month Baisakh is called Akshey Tritiya it is believed that Treta Yuga (an era in which Lord Shri Ram incarnated) commenced on this day. Jap (repetition of a hymn), Tap (austerities), knowledge and donation (charity), done on this day give multiplied results. It […]
Baisakhi
Baisakhi is an important festival of Punjab which is celebrated on Vaishakh Sakranti at harvesting time of the Rabi crops with vigor and joy. Baisakhi is derived from the word Vaishakh, which is the second Hindu lunar month in which Baishakhi falls. Based on the Indian solar calendar, this festival falls on April 13 every […]
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti The Hindus celebrate Hanuman Jayanti (birth anniversary of Bhagwan Hanuman) all over the world on Chaitra Shukla Poornima (full Moon day of the Hindu lunar month Chaitra). Bhagwan (God) Hanuman is worshipped everywhere either alone or together with Lord Shri Ram. This festival is celebrated with a great devotion. People visit the Hanuman […]
Ram Navami
In Treta yug era Lord Vishnu incarnated as Ram through King Dasharath’s wife Kaushalya in Punarvasu Nakshatra (seventh planet) and Kark Lagna (Cancer ascendant) on Chaitra Shukla Navami (ninth day in the bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar month Chaitra). Eminent Poet Tulsi Das started composing his great epic Ram CharitManas on this auspicious day […]
Skandh Shashthi
This festival is celebrated in reverence of Kartikeya on Chaitra Shukla Shashthi (sixth day in the bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar month Chaitra), Bhagwan Vishnu and Bhagwan Shiv is believed most superior Gods and Mata Uma (wife of Bhagwan Shiv) is the most superior Goddess. Katikeya is son of Lord Shiva and Uma. Once […]
Navratri
Navaratris (“Nav” means Nine “Ratri” means Night, hence Navaratri means Nine Nights) comes in one year. Only two of them viz, Chaitra Shukla Pratipada to Navami (First to ninth day in the bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar month Chaitra) and Ashwin Shukla Pratipada to Navami (First to ninth date in the light fortnight of […]
Gudi Padava
Gudi Padava falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (first day of bright fortnight of Hindu lunar month Chaitra). This festival is also known as Nav Sanvatsar Pratipada (First date of the Year) It is believed that:1-According to the Hindu time calculations New Year begins from this day. New Year in the name of the King Vikramaditya […]
Sheetla Ashtami
Sheetla, the Goddess presiding over small donkey is worshipped on Chaitra Krishna Ashtami (eighth day in the dark fortnight of the Hindu lunar month Chaitra). It is believed that worshiping the Goddess Sheetala on this day protects against small pox etc. Goddess Sheetala is known as the Goddess of disease epidemics and disaster. Fresh food […]
Gangaur Gauri fast
Gangaur Gauri fast is observed from Chaitra Krishna Pratipada to Chaitra Shukla Dvitiya (the first Jay of the black fortnight to second day of bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar month Chaitra). Married women as well as unmarried girls observe this fast. Married women observe it to enhance love of their husbands and the unmarried […]
Twamav Mata Cha Pita Twamav
त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव Tvameva Maataa Ca Pitaa Tvam-Eva You are my Mother And You are my Father त्वमेव बन्धुश्च सखा त्वमेव Tvameva Bandhush Cha Sakhaa Tvam-Eva You are my Relative And You are my Friend त्वमेव विद्या द्रविणम् त्वमेव Tvameva Viidyaa Dravinnam Tvam-Eva You are my Knowledge and You are my Wealth त्वमेव […]
World Map in Hindu Scriptures
Vedic Indian Civilization is the oldest living civilization. Although some credit the Greeks for many scientific innovations but Vedic Indian civilization had mastered many scientific discoveries thousands of years prior to the Greeks. Due to multiple invasions and looting from outsiders, India had fallen behind in its scientific and economical position in the world. We […]
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Gyatri Mantra
Aum bhur bhuvah svah tat-savitur varenyam bhargo devasya dhimahi dhiyo yo nah prachodayat
Why Hindus light Lamps(Diya)?
All auspicious functions commence with the lighting of the Diya lamp, this is often maintained right through the occasion, festival, ritual or pooja. Light symbolizes knowledge and darkness represents ignorance. Ishwar/Bhagwan(God) is the principle of knowledge who is the source, the enlivener and the illuminator of all knowledge. Knowledge removes ignorance just as light removes […]
Life of Adi Shankracharya
Shankracharya was born in the 8th century, over 1000 years after the Buddha had departed the earth. At the time, the region of Bharat India was primarily dominant of Buddhism, Jainism and atheist people. At that time of his birth there were many non-vedic schools in place as Sanatan Dharm was not the dominant religion […]
Life of Adi Shankracharya – Hindi
भगवान बुद्ध पृथ्वी छोड़ने के बाद, लगभग 1000 साल बाद शंकराचार्य का जन्म 8 वीं शताब्दी में हुआ था। उस समय, भारत का क्षेत्र मुख्य रूप से बौद्ध धर्म, जैन धर्म और नास्तिक लोगों का प्रभावशाली था। उनके जन्म के समय वहां कई गैर-वैदिक विद्यालय थे क्योंकि भारत में सनातन धर्म प्रमुख धर्म नहीं था। […]
Five Daily Duties
The ancient Hindu sages realized that it was easy to believe in the lofty ideal of self-sacrifice, but it would be difficult for ordinary people to apply it in their daily lives. To help people practise self-sacrifice everyday, Manu, the ancient Hindu writer on ethics, prescribed five daily obligations, Panchmaha Yajna, for householders: 1. Brahma […]
What is the Rath Yatra?
The Rath-Yatra: The Carnival of Chariots: The Rath is a chariot, and Yatra means journey. This is a sort of Hindus’ Santa Claus parade or a religious carnival of chariots. On various special auspicious days, the local religious institutions and temples in different parts of India organize a procession to honour their favourite deities. The […]
What is teerth yatra?
Teerth Yatra is the Pilgrimage for Hindus. The Sanskrit word Teerth means a sacred abode, and Yatra means journey. The entire face of India is dotted with thousands of ancient temples and shrines of historical and religious significance. The most famous of all are the four major religious places, one in each direction: Jagannath Puri […]
Why do Hindus bath in the holy Ganga?
Hindus hold the river Ganga, called Ganges in the West, in utmost reverence, and affectionately call it Mother Ganga or Goddess Ganga. It originates from the Himalayas and flows through the plains of North-East regions of India. For centuries, Mother Ganga has been the subject of religious fables, folklores and poetry. Hindus literature refers to […]
What is Jap or Japam?
Jap or Japam, meaning silent Repetition, is the practice of continuously repeating the God’s name or a Mantra. Hindus who follow the emotional approach to worship God believe that constantly repeating His name or a Mantra, with utmost love and devotion, and without interruption, gives peace of mind, and purifies the soul. A similar practice […]
What is a Yagna?
Yagna or Hawan is the Fire Ritual. The Sanskrit Word Yagna has three meanings- prayer to God, unification and religious giving or offering. The full meaning of Yagna is to perform selfless acts collectively. This concept is symbolized by performing a ‘fire ritual’ which is also called Hawan. This ritual is performed in all religious rites […]
What is keertan?
Keertan is a devotioal music concert. Hindus also express their love of God through music. Most public worships end with the singing of hymns or devotional songs, called Bhajans, with music. The members of the congregation clap and sing along swaying side to side with their eyes closed, and totally immersed in their love of […]
What is a Pooja?
Pooja is a ritualistic worship. This is a Sanskrit word which means “to honour or worship”. It is the most popular form of ritualistic worship Hindus that have followed over the centuries. A Pooja involves an elaborate series of ritualistic `offering’ of goods, services and gestures of hospitality to honour one’s favourite deity in the […]
The sixteen Sanskars (Sacraments)
Like other religions, Hindus are also prescribed a number of ceremonies called Sanskar, also pronounced Samskars, which means the actions which purify, refine or reform. The nearest English translation is Sacraments. When a diamond is found in a mine, it does not look beautiful until it is refined and polished. Similarly, a human being must […]
Holi – The festival of colors
Holi is a festival of joy, gaiety and merry-making. In the modern context, Holi is a carnival, Thanksgiving day, New Year Eve, the Calgary Stampede, first April Fools Day, and Halloween, all rolled into one. Holi is celebrated in March (Phalgun in Hindu Calendar) to mark the arrival of the spring which brings colours, and […]
Ramnavmi – Birth celebration of Ram
This is the birthday of Lord Ram which Hindus celebrate in March or April (Chaitra in Hindu Calendar). The word Navami refers to the 9th day of the Shukla Paksh. Ram was born in the famous Raghu dynasty of kings in the city of Ayodhya. Currently, his birth place is a hot political issue in […]
Shivratri – Celebration of Bhagwan Sada Shiv
The word Shivratri, translated as The Night of Shiv, is made up of two words- Shiv, the regenerating aspect of God, and Ratri which means night. It falls during the dark fortnight, Krishna Paksha, of Phalguna (February/March). It is considered to be the night festival for the devotees of Shiv. They observe a 24-hour fast […]
Navratri – Celebration of the divine mother
The word Navaratri is composed of two words- Nava and Ratri. Literally, Nava means nine and Ratri means night. It is also called Durga Pooja as the devotees of Mother Durga worship her and observe fasting for nine days. This festival is celebrated twice a year, once in Chaitra (March/April) and again in Ashwina (September/October). […]
Janmashtimi – Birth celebration of Krishn
This is the most important festival when Hindus celebrate the birth day of Lord Krishn. Janmashtami is to Hindus what Christmas is to Christians. The word Janmashtami is a combination of two words- Janma means birth and Ashtami means the eighth day. The Ashtami refers to the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the […]
Status of Women
Those who believe that equality for women is a Western concept will be surprised to learn that ancient Hindus accorded women a place of equality, honour and dignity. In the Vedic society, women had the freedom to educate themselves, study the Scriptures and achieve the status of sages, saints and scholars. Hindu literature of ancient […]
Raksha Bandhan
This festival is observed in the month of Shravan (July/August). Raksha Bandhan is also called with many other names- Rakhi, Rakkhari, Salono, Rakha-mangal, Rakhouni or Rakhi-Purnima. Literally, Raksha means protection, and Bandhan means a bond or the act of tying a knot. Since tying a knot signifies a reminder to do something, Raksha Bandhan implies […]
Diwali, The Festival of Lights
Diwali is a distortion of the Sanskrit word ‘Deepavali’ meaning row or cluster of lights. This most celebrated festival of Hindus is called so because of the lights that form its main characteristic. Diwali is celebrated on the new moon day of the month of Kartik (October/November). Significance of Diwali: On Diwali night, little clay […]