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…
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, &…
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…
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.…
Hindu clergy are divided into two major groups –
Priests & monastics (monks and nuns)
The Monastics - sanyāsis - have renounced the world as well as all ritual activities and should strictly speaking have nothing to do with rituals - other than those they perform for themselves. They are celibate and do not have…
As per ancient Indian astrological texts Rahu and Ketu are consider to be shadow planets and nodes means North Pole & South Pole of the earth, this two are two intersecting points for Moon and Sun . Being in the good Graces of Rahu & Ketu is essential for anyone in this world to fulfill…