Vasudaiva Kutumbakam is a Sanskrit phrase which translates to “the world is one family.” It is an ancient Vedantic aphorism that highlights a social philosophy founded on a deeply spiritual understanding. The three words constituting this phrase are:
Vasudha, meaning ‘The Earth or the world.’
Iva, meaning ‘similar to or like.’
Kutumbakam, meaning ‘family.’
In…
Kartik Purnima is a festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains on the full moon day of the lunar month of Kartik Maas. The Hindus, celeberate it as the day when Lord Shiva killed the demon Tripurasura, a collective name given to Vidyunmali, Tarakaksha, and Viryavana who controlled the whole world after defeating the gods…
Diwali is celebrated not only by Hindus but by Sikhs & Jains to symbolize the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. For Jains, it marks the day when Lord Mahavira attained nirvana or liberation. For Sikhs, it commemorates the release of Guru Hargobind from prison by the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Hindus, celebrate…
“Tantra.” “Tantric.” Two words that have come to mean sex, sexual massage and so on – you do a Google search and what do you get – Tantric Sex, Tantric Massage but nothing about Tantra. Such meanings get ascribed to “Tantra” only thanks to west’s obsession with sex. Thus, they have managed to create an…
Online puja services offered by Satyamshakti help you perform Hindu religious puja’s, rituals and ceremonies through the use of technology. Our Online puja services help you to perform Puja’s at temples across India which you may be unable to visit and perform pujas. Online puja services by Satyamshakti provides you the opportunity to reach ancient…
Ma Kali’s physical appearance was depicted in Puranas in the manner it has been — the intent was not to appease some misguided modern-day not feminists; neither was the intent to open up opportunity for ignoramuses of today.
(But then, times being what they are, the two situations are playing out today)
The absurdities prevail…
Lord Shiva is worshiped by performing Abhishek Puja. Read on to know more about the different types of Abhishek Puja performed for lord Shiva, the chanting of mantras while performing Abhishek, and it’s benefits for you and your family.
Lord Shiva is worshiped in many ways, he is worshipped through Mantra, Tantra, Kriya, Mudra, &…
According to Advaita Vedanta or non-duality, spiritual sadhana consists of 3 steps, namely:
Shravanam - meaning, listen to the words of wisdom from the experts who have been there. Mananam - meaning, contemplate on what has been heard and make it part of the memory bank or psyche. This is wisdom. Nidhidhyasanam - meaning, put…