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108 Siva Temples to get rid of various types of sins and attain bliss (Remedial or Parihara Temples) Given below ...
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A Hindu Way of Living ! The Agniveshya Grihyasutra says that starting from inception in a mother’s womb, and until ...
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HINDU RELIGION: Silent adorations to Satchidananda Para-Brahman, Who is the silent Witness of all minds, Who is the Indweller in ...
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Bhagavad Gita karman.yevaadhikaaras the’ maa phalesuu kadaachana |maa karma-phala-hethur bhoor maa the’ sango’sthv-akarmani ||-II-47 || Chapter II -47 Thou hast ...
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Four Vedas, the primary literature of Hindu Religion. The Four Vedas, the primary literature of Hindu Religion are as below: ...
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This Gopashtami Puja, worship Lord Krishna and Gow Mata to obtain fulfilling results and prosperity in abundance. India is a ...
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Women are accorded the greatest respect in Vedas. Still, some ignorant keep propagating the false propaganda that Vedas demean women ...
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Hatha means any tenacious practice till the object or end is achieved. “Ha” and “tha” mean the union of the ...
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The Meaning of Culture Each of the religions of the world has its own culture, with many customs, traditions and ...
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There is one thing that is certain in this lifetime: eventually we all must die. A belief in the cyclical ...
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THE ANTYESTI SAMSKARA (THE FUNERAL CEREMONIES) Introductory The last sacrament in the life of a Hindu is the Antyesti orthe ...
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Hindu Philosophical Paths Hindu philosophy is divided into six schools of thought, or darshanas, listed below. 1. Samkhya Samkhya is ...
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Guru Brahmãh Gurur Vishnuhuhu Guru Devoo Maheswaraha |Guru Sãkshãth Para Brahma Tasmai Sree Gurave’ Namaha || Guru is Lord Brahma, ...
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Outward symbols are necessary and beneficial. When viewed from the right angle of vision, you will find that they play ...
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Prayer for the Well being. Sarve Bhavantu sukhenaSarve santu niraamyaaSarve Bhadraani pashyantuMa kashchit dukhbagh bhavet O God, grant happiness to ...
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Chanting Mantras for our earthly needs is actually making demands in prayer. In real prayer we trust, love and pray ...
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1. Be alert. Pray. Do more Japa. Practise Vichara. Keep a watch over your mind. Be silent. Observe Mouna daily ...
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Pooja or Pujan as it is sometimes called,is the performance of Prayers in the Hindu relegion.The performance of these prayers ...
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The Symbol of Tapasya And Courage Lord Shanmukha is the Pratyaksha Devata of this Kali Yuga. He is readily pleased ...
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Work is worship of the Lord.Karma Yoga is the Yoga of selfless action, without agency and expectation of fruits.Karma Yoga ...
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KARMAS DISEASES Who insults others, breaks promises, causes great disappointment to another, deprives one of his property, disgraces others in ...
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KARNA PARVA Karna parva has 96 chapters and 5175 slokas in it. After the slaughter of Dronacharya, distressed Duryodhana and ...
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Patanjali’s Yoga sutra, talks about Kundalini as follows: According to the physiology of raja yoga, a huge reserve of spiritual ...
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Kundalini is the coiled up, dormant, cosmic power that underlies all organic and inorganic matter within us.‘Kundala’ means coiled. Her ...
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Siva is known by the name ‘Girisa’, as He is the Lord of the Mount Kailasa. Siva is called ‘Tryambaka’, ...
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Sri Maha Ganapathaye Namaha || Sri Gurubhyoh Namaha || Om Sarva Pitru Devaaya Namaha || Do you know that our ...
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Introduction The Hindu scriptures posit moksa or liberation from transmigratory existence as the real or the final goal of life ...
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This is a good practice for retired people. After retiring from service you should live for one or two months ...
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The Ganga is the most sacred river of India. Lord Krishna says in the Gita: “I am the Ganga among ...
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The Hindu astrology is based on an elaborate calculation of the position of these planets at the time of one’s ...
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Bhakti is of two kinds, viz., Para-Bhakti, and ritualistic Bhakti. Ritualistic worship is Vaidhi or Gauni Bhakti. It is formal ...
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The Tandava or celestial dance of Lord Siva is extremely thrilling and charming, exquisitely graceful in pose and rhythm and ...
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The dance of Lord Siva is for the welfare of the world. The object of His dance is to free ...
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Pithru (Pitru or Pithra) Dosha(m) – Curses of Forefathers, Cause, Nature, Effect and Cure (Remedies): Let us discuss in this ...
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Prayer services and “Poojas” at home and at the Temples follow the traditions and rules established in the Agamas and ...
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Moksha Gita The Guru said: The Mind has the power of creating or undoing the whole universe in the twinkling ...
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Puja is the common term for ritual worship, of which there are numerous synonyms such as Archana, Vandana, Bhajana, etc., ...
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Hari Om Sri Siva Surya Narayanaya Namaha! Ratha Sapthami (Birth day of Surya Bhagawan – Surya Jayanthi) falls on 1st ...
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Hindu Rituals & Samskaras Sandhyopasana Sandhyopasana literally means ‘worship at the junctions of time.’ It is a prayer and worship ...
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Hindu Rituals Sandhyopasana Sandhyopasana literally means ‘worship at the junctions of time.’ It is a prayer and worship offered to ...
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The Science Of Seven Cultures For Quick Evolution of the Human Being INTRODUCTION (a) An ounce of practice is better ...
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Salutations unto the ancient Rishis, seers, saints, Paramahamsa Sannyasins and Sadhus, who are the repositories of divine knowledge and wisdom ...
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The power or active aspect of the immanent God is Sakti. Sakti is the embodiment of power. She is the ...
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“The surgery of the ancient Indian physicians was bold and skilful. A special branch of surgery was devoted to rhinoplasty ...
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Panchakshara is a Mahamantra which is composed of five letters, Namassivaya. A Mantra is that which removes all obstacles and ...
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Sri Seshadri Swamigal, also known as the “Saint with a golden hand”, was an Indian saint who lived in Thiruvannaamalai ...
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Om Sri Gurubhyo Namah !!! Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa Deva[ A Rishi, Saint, Vedantic Teacher, a Guru and a Devotee of ...
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Hinduism is the only religion in the world which has emphasised much the motherhood of God. The Devi-Sukta appears in ...
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In Me the universe had its origin, In Me alone the whole subsists; In Me it is lost—Siva, The Timeless, ...
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Philosophy Of Symbols: Lord Siva represents the destructive aspect of Brahman. That portion of Brahman that is enveloped by Tamo-Guna-Pradhana ...
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Symbolism: Siva symbolically represents the tamasic quality. Because of this, he is called pasupathi, (the lord of the animals). His ...
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Significance of 108 The Indian Subcontinent rosary or set of mantra counting has 108 beads. 108 has been a sacred ...
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Sphatik Gemston.. Crystal or Quartz Rosary is made of stone which is clear as water hence the term “crystal clear” ...
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Sraaddha And Tarpana Sraaddha is the name of the ceremonies performed by relatives to help the Jiva who has cast ...
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Hari Om Om Saravana Bhava! Sikkal Singaravelan Temple is situated about 5 KM from Nagapattinam on the Nagapattinam-Tiruvarur route. This ...
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The Swastika is a holy sign and symbol from thousands of years ago. Practically, the only symbol that is more ...
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A Hindu temple is believed to be the earthly seat of a deity and the place where the deity graces ...
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The Four Asramas There are four Asramas or stages in life, viz., Brahmacharya or the period of studentship, Grihastha or ...
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The four main spiritual paths for God-realisation are Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga and Jnana Yoga. Karma Yoga is ...
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Complete Cycle of Small Yugas: 24,000 years. This is the amount of time needed for the earth to spend 2,000 ...
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The Silence is pure, it bestows the glory of true knowledge [Mei-jnana]; It is the means of all tapas and ...
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What Is Karma? Karma means not only action, but also the result of an action. The consequence of an action ...
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sri-krishnaIn 3228 BCE in Mathura, India, a child was born who was destined to reshape the spiritual and temporal destiny ...
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The Idol—A Prop For The Spiritual Neophyte Idol is a support for the neophyte. It is a prop of his ...
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ETHICS The mark of Dharma is Achara or good conduct. Achara is the mark of the good. From Achara is ...
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The Saiva Siddhanta system is the distilled essence of Vedanta. It prevailed in Southern India even before the Christian era ...
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Linga Purana says: Pradhanam Prakritim Tatcha Yadahur-lingamuttamamGandhavarnarasairhinam Sabda-sparsadi-varjitam. The foremost Linga which is primary and is devoid of smell, colour, ...
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When the EGO or “I” consciousness has sided with the materialistic forces of creation, it is said to have six ...
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Hari Om “Thai Amavasai Day” is greatly celebrated to honour the devotion of Abirami Pattar. The story of Abirami Pattar ...
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The value of Bhakti (As narrated in the Srimad Bhagawad Purana) This interesting narrative offers us a glimpse of how ...
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The three cities are Anava Mala (egoism), Karma (bondage of Karma) and Maya (the illusory power of Lord Siva which ...
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The three cities are Anava Mala (egoism), Karma (bondage of Karma) and Maya (the illusory power of Lord Siva which ...
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Fear is an instinct common in every man. Fear is universal. It can happen at any place. It can come ...
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Varnashrama-dharma The original varnashrama is the division of society into four varnas, four ashramas and four stages of dharma. Varnashrama ...
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Human suffering is one of religion’s most compelling mysteries: Why do the innocent suffer? Why does God permit evil? Is ...
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What is meditation? “KARMA” means “action.” Every action or thought determines a reaction. In the physical world, the weight of ...
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5000 years ago in the times of Vedic era, people were focused on just one issue, how to develop the ...
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Why are people afraid of Shani Dev? Is Saturn an enemy, a friend, or is something else the truth? Every ...
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Kanchi Maha Periyava is a great Mahan known for rendering practical pieces of advice that can be followed by even ...
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Without the worship of Sri Ganesh no work in Sanatan Dharma should begin. Likewise,no religious work should begin without a ...
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Ou Vedas make it quite clear that women were always meant to be respected and valued in our culture The ...
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In Vedic culture it is taught that every man should view and respect every woman as his mother, and every ...
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Worship is the expression of devotion, reverence and love to the Lord, of keen yearning to be united with Him ...
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There is an Atman or soul independent of body and mind. This soul is immortal, unchanging and infinite. Realise this ...
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God is love. Love is God. God is nectar. God is Prema.Bhakti is supreme love towards God. It is love ...
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