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The sacred syllable of the Goddess

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Hrim is the Bija mantra for the Goddess. The letter H is the gross body. The gross body is the physical, tangible form. The letter R is the subtle body encompassing the mind, intellect and vital energies. I is the whole causal body which is the Karana sharira which is the most refined of the three bodies. It is karmic repository and the seat of one’s ego. The sound Hrim is I myself as the transcendent fourth, when one has gone beyond physical needs and realities. One has entered a spiritual state. Continue reading →

A Parrot tale

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Dear ones, early this morning my husband was going out of the gate for a walk. Suddenly a parrot fell at his feet. He picked up the parrot and got a cup of water. The parrot drank the water and flew away. I was so happy when he told me. We have wild cats wandering about and the poor parrot could have been breakfast for one of them. It is hot in Delhi, and can you imagine that many peacocks died of thirst last year. Please keep a mud bowl of water for birds, wherever you live in the summer. Continue reading →

How does one perceive the Divine Mother?

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The Divine Mother is so beautiful. In her higher manifestations her beauty is formless. She is in everything. Her divine compassionate love is expressed in the raindrops. Her beauty is reflected in the colors of the rainbow. She offers fresh hope to mankind with the rose-tinted clouds at dawn. Above all she is present in one’s heart. Continue reading →

Consciousness enables one to make the right decisions

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God lives in every part and pore of one’s body. It is believed according to science that there are millions of cells in the body, and each one contains intelligence. So, the power of God is in every cell. However, it lies dormant. All the Gods and Goddesses lie asleep in the body. Continue reading →

Argala Stotram unblocks the Blessings of the Divine Mother

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Argala Stotram means to open the argala, which is the impediment or bolt to seek the blessings of the Divine Mother by chanting the Stotram.

Roopam Dehi Jayam Dehi, Yasho Dehi, Dvisho Jahi. This verse is chanted at the end of each sloka.

Give the form, give the victory, give the glory, kill the enemies. Continue reading →

A prayer and thank you to Mother Earth

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I join my palms in prayer to Ma Prithvi and ask for forgiveness and blessings. I promise from the bottom of my heart; I will take care of you. I will try not to harm you by denuding the forests, adulterating the waters and making the environment toxic. I have done many things, without being aware of the damage caused to the flora and fauna.

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Who is the PERFECT woman?

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I am aware dear ones that today is International Women’s Day. All kinds of attributes are given to womankind. Sages are writing that we must create a world where women are celebrated not just as their roles as mothers, wives or daughters but also as creators, leaders and spiritual beings who shape the essence of life. Continue reading →

Who is Brahma?

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How do we view Brahma? There are stories about him and the most popular one is about the loss of his fifth head. Brahma was referred to as Pachanan (having five faces) but after losing his fifth head he became Chaturan. (having four faces). There are several stories given in the Shiva Purana. Continue reading →

Sacred Rivers

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Rivers are considered sacred in Hinduism and are core of the faith. It is believed that one’s sins are washed away in the river as it is always flowing. The spiritual and practical significances are many. Many rivers are personified as Goddesses. Therefore, bathing in them is considered to be cleansed of one’s sins. The water of the rivers is used in rituals, and it represents the concept of purity and cleanliness.

There are seven rivers considered sacred, and they are called the Saptanadi. They are Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu/Indus, and Kaveri. Continue reading →

Happiness

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Dear Ones, I have to share two joyful events with you. We had a shrew in our garden yesterday and she was eating Meeow, the cat food. Sighting a shrew in India is considered very auspicious for Hindus. The shrew is considered a Goddess and is associated with Lakshmi. When a shrew crosses your path or is in your house, it means that all your problems will be resolved. The shrew represents fertility, prosperity and wealth. Continue reading →

Oh, Mahadevi have mercy

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As Hindus we struggle in our lives be free of karma. The effects of karma are far reaching and the mother is keen to show us how to exhaust our karmas. What does this mean? God’s unique quality is mercy and She is Sarvani—the knower of all things. Since God is all knowing, all our misdeeds and actions are known to her. God is Sarva Sakthan and is all powerful and omnipotent. God may create a new hell and we may be pushed into it. However, the divine mercy, which is present in God guides us and it can be our salvation. Continue reading →