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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Aum bhur bhuvah svah tat-savitur varenyam bhargo devasya dhimahi dhiyo yo nah prachodayat
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Most Hindus call their religion Hindu Dharm, but in the western world it is called Hinduism. However, it is interesting to note that the word ‘Hindu’ is not of Indian origin. This word is not […]
AUM is the vibration of the universe. When the Rishis were in deep meditation they were able to control the senses and block out all sounds from the outer world. The only thing they could […]
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