Last month, we had our water heater replaced. When the installers finished their work in the basement, I invited them to my kitchen and offered chai (Indian-style tea) and snacks. They were surprised. While sipping […]
About five years ago, I had a stroke which left me partly paralyzed. It happened suddenly, with no warning signs or symptoms. I was devastated. Lying in hospital feeling helpless, I wondered: Why me? I […]
One of the most common myths about Hinduism is that it considers this world a maya or illusion and, therefore encourages Hindus to shun this material world and become ascetics. This is just not true. […]
One summer afternoon, a group of 100 or so middle-aged Hindus gathered in the basement assembly hall of a Toronto temple. They had come from all across Ontario to listen to a renowned swami from […]
A widespread misconception in the West about Hindu philosophy on life is its otherworldliness, its emphasis on keeping an eye on the afterlife and a constant preoccupation with the soul, renunciation and liberation from the […]
In order to reach the top of any human endeavor or field of knowledge, one must have a teacher. One who chooses to tread a spiritual path seeking Brahm-Ashnute, or God-realization, needs a master or […]
After birth, we grow up, get an education, find a job, get married, produce children, grow old and die. “Is this what life is all about?” many may ask. The ancient Hindu sages in India […]
After his father’s death in India, Arvind emigrated to Canada with only one mission in life – to improve the quality of life for his four brothers and widowed mother. Arvind at 17 was sincere, […]
Hinduism in not a one-prophet, one-book religion, but Hindus do have revealed scriptures called Ved or Veda as pronounced in the West. The word Ved is derived from the Sanskrit root word Vid meaning ‘to […]
Rajiv and Amita are expecting their first child this summer. They were strangers until Rajiv’s aunt hatched a conspiracy to bring them together. Two years ago, they were married with the blessings of their parents […]
Hindus consider Lord Krishn as the eighth Avatar or Divine Incarnation who took on an earthly appearance in order to destroy wickedness and re-establish Dharma or righteousness. Krishn’s life story, narrated and sung in the […]
In the recent parliamentary elections in India, the stunning victory of the Congress Party over its archrival, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), and the refusal of its leader, Sonia Gandhi, to accept the reins of […]
Those who believe gender equality is a modern concept may be surprised to learn that the primary Hindu scriptures, Rig Veda, do not consider woman inferior in any sphere of human endeavor. As many as […]
Next Friday, Hindus around the world will begin preparations to celebrate the birthday of Ram, whose divine incarnation laid the foundations of Hindu moral values and ethics. The birthday, known as Ramnavami, is April 21, […]
“Sectarianism, bigotry, and its horrible descendant, fanaticism, have long possessed this beautiful earth. They have filled the earth with violence, and drenched it often, and often with human blood, destroyed civilization, and sent whole nations […]
Many affluent Canadians have realized material comforts do not necessarily bring peace of mind. Some of them fail to find inner peace and harmony by following organized religions, but still search for satisfactory answers to […]
Over the past 20 years, I have been seeing more and more white faces in Hindu temples and religious congregations. Why are so many mainstream Canadians gravitating to Hinduism? Traditionally, the Western popular media have […]
Many religious North Americans believe the idea of cloning amounts to scientists playing God and tinkering with his Creation in a way that’s dangerous and downright sinful. And if something were to go wrong in […]
How did religion influence or shape our attitude towards the natural environment? UCLA history professor Lynn White answered the question in his article “The Historical Roots of Our Ecological Crisis” published in a 1967 issue […]
Usha Chadda, fifty-seven year old accounts clerk of Mississauga, was diagnosed of kidney failure in1988. She had to go for dialysis every other day, while waiting for a kidney transplant. After three years of misery […]
All Canadians, based on their innate talents and skills, can be classified into four broad categories: creative thinkers and intellectuals; politicians and government employees; commercial employers and business people; and manual workers. This is what […]
My grandfather in India died at the ripe old age of 108. He devoted the last 48 years of his life to following a daily routine of meditating, praying and performing rituals. He would start […]
Over the past four decades, yoga has become a household word in the West. It was popularized in the 1960s by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who introduced his own style of yoga called transcendental meditation. Physicians […]
I grew up watching my mother worship every morning. She would light a small clay lamp, called a Deeya, and burn incense in front of an idol of goddess Durga, meaning “fortress” or “protector.” She […]
Mantra Aum Bhoor Bhuvah Swah Tatsavitur Vareynyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodyaat English Translation O God, the giver of life, remover of pains and sorrows bestower of happiness, and the creator of the […]
Purpose The maha mrityuanjay mantra is a purposeful life giving mantra. This is Lord Shiv’s mantra, when chanted with devotion, belief and goodwill, can bestow health, long life, love, riches, accomplishments, contentment and immortality. Mantra […]
The names of the 100 Kaurav’s are as follows: Duryodhan(Originally named Suyodhan) Dusshasan Dussaha Jalagandha Sama Vindha Saha Anuvinda Durdharsha Subahu Dushpradarshan Durmarshan Durmukha Dushkarn Vivikarn Vikarna Salan Sathwa Sulochan Chithra Upachithra Chitraksha Charuchithra Sarasana […]
Version 1 JAI BHAGAVAD GITE MAIYYA JAI BHAGAVAD GITE HARI HIYA KAMAL VIHAARANI PARABHU HIYA KAMAL VIHAARANI SUNDAR SUPANITE JAI JAI BHAGAVAD GITE KARMA SUMARMA PRAKAASHINI KAAMAA SHAKTI HARAA MAIYA KAMASAKTI HARAA TATVA GYAN VIKAASHINI(2) […]
There are eleven qualities of Brahmin as defined in the Vedas: Ability to forgive Kindness to everyone with equality Pursuit internal/external Holiness Follows Truth Control over maya or moh Avoids sinful activities Seeker of knowledge […]
The term KOTI in Sanskrit has 2 meanings. One means “type” and other is Crore. So there are 33 types of Gods in Hinduism (Sanatan Dharm). The names of all 33 type of Vedic deities: […]
At the time of war Dhristadhumn was the commander in cheif. There is no mention if he had any knowledge of such form of war. Even if the Chakravyuh was formed then Pitama Bhishm and […]
For this you will get few answers. Some will say women like Draupadhi can be blamed as the cause. Some will blame the king Dhetrashtra. Some will blame even Krishn. I blame God. Yes Sri […]
There is food of 3 kinds. Satvik which is free from meat and this for any person who is highly devoted to God(Sri Bhagwan). The highest duty of a Hindu is to practice “ahinsa parmo […]
One can say nothing is forbidden because everything is under maya. Although being influenced by maya one still to do their dharm duty and this has to be done until you attain moksh. Hinduism is […]
This question can be answered in few ways. If you go with the Vedas which says that the ENTIRE WORLD IS ONE FAMILY. It also says THERE ARE MANY PATHS TO GOD. Using these 2 […]
The purpose of human life is to attain Sri Bhagwan(God). Every living being aims for happiness and only Bhagwan(God) is that complete never ending happiness. This is because every atma(soul) is enternal and has an […]
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Many people taken advantage of this idea of future incarnation of God and try to link Hindu God to their religion. The next incarnation of Sri Bhagwan(God) is Kalki Avtar. This avtar will happen roughly […]
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Yes. Today the effect of Bollywood and Hollywood worldwide is having such a negative influence on the youth. The television can be used as a great tool yet for greed and money people have turned […]
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We recommend teachings of Swami Vivekanand, Swami Ramsukhdasji, Swami Akhandanandji, Sri Kripaluji Maharaj, Sri Thakurji Maharaj, and Swami Prabhupad…. You can find their work online and in our download links and YouTube channels. Swami Ramsukhdasji […]
Chanting mantra is very important in Sanatan Dharm (Hinduism). The mantras are mentioned in our scriptures as a way of invoking GOD and showing respect to him. It is part of daily worship and prayers.
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