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…
Gadai (Shri Ramakrishna Paramhans) was such an avid devotee of mother Kali, he use to regard Maa Kali as his own mother, and use to talk to her daily, people thought he was mad but he wasn't, he being the head priest of the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, he use to taste the offerings and bhogs…
The key to enlightenment is attention.
If you want to abandon illusion, know reality and attend to it instead.
If you’re interested in enlightenment, start with a good definition.
To discern and abide in the ever-present Reality is the true attainment. All other attainments are like powers enjoyed in a dream.
According to Sri Ramana…
The rules of mourning only applies to the immediate family and the house in which the person died. The period of mourning ranges from 3 to 40 days depending on caste, community, lineage or inclination of the mourners. During this period there are no rituals performed at home other than those concerning the deceased person.…
What happens when the kundalini is awakened
Kundalini is the Primordial Energy (or shakti) said to be located at the base of the spine. Different spiritual traditions teach methods of awakening that Kundalini Energy for the purpose of Enlightenment or Self-Realization. Kundalini is your life force energy. It’s believed that in these who are unawakened…
According to common belief, each person has a favoured deity commonly called Ishta Dev. A person can achieve success in his life by worshipping that ishta deva. Many people determine their presiding deity based on their horoscope.
The presiding deity of any person is determined based on the ritual performed before his / her birth.…