Belief, belonging and behavior form a triangle which shapes us. Our beliefs guide our mind. Our need for belonging connects us to others. Our behavior shows us our true values.
Beliefs are what we believe in as truth and they tell us when we are right or wrong. Our beliefs are like a map of our life. Continue reading
On Tuesday, the day of wrathful Mars, bow to the guru’s feet.
As Time may provide, you will have success
In legal disputes and ventures relating to land.
You will defeat your enemies
And overcome all obstacles in your way.
Let us look at Mother Earth. Do we treat her like a mother? Do we respect and love her? Do we make sure that our air is nontoxic? Do we make sure our waters are not poisoned? My list can go on. Continue reading
Dhanavantari Mantra for healing and general health.
Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye Amrita Kalash Hastaya Sarva Maya Vinashanaya Trailoka Nathaya Sri Mahavishnave Namah.
Meaning: Om, I bow to Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician holding the nectar of immortality, who removes all diseases and fears. Continue reading
He is before us and when we utter an exclamation, we say his name, ‘Hai Rama. Hai Rama’ means ‘Oh Rama,’ ‘Oh God. ‘or ‘Goodness Gracious.’ It is typically used to express surprise, shock, distress or exasperation. While Rama refers to the deity, ‘Hai Rama‘ acts as a sigh or exclamation of divine appeal in everyday conversation, similar to saying, ‘Oh, my God.’ Continue reading
Panchmukhi Gayatri is depicted with five faces, each symbolizing a dimension of divine consciousness, the five elements, the five pranas, and the Gayatri mantra’s spiritual layers. The faces are in five different colors. The Gayatri Dhyana Shloka describes the colors as Pearl (white), Coral (red or orange), Gold (yellow or golden), Blue (sapphire), Dhavala (white, luminous). Continue reading
According to Swami Satyananda the easiest path to divinity is to think about others. To think about others is to think about God; to serve another is to worship God. Have at least some corners in one’s heart for the suffering and sadness of others. If one helps one’s fellow beings even a little, then God will shower his grace on one. Continue reading
Worshippers of the Devi or shakti are called Shaktas. The Agama (received knowledge) literature details the Upasana for Shaktas, the concept behind Shaktism which play an important role in Tantrik worship. Continue reading
Hanuman is a superhero. He embodies all energies and higher qualities, guiding us to live efficiently and become good citizens.
The lessons we can learn from Hanuman. Continue reading
We are in these troubled times called Kali Yuga. The simplest way to attain God is through Bhakti, which could be Nama Japa or Sankeertan. San means coming together and kirtan is singing about the glory of God. Continue reading
While I was praying, I thought of Sita, the mortal incarnation of Lakshmi and her sense of independence and fearlessness.
The story is about Sita performing the Shraddha puja by herself. During their forest exile, after the death of Dashratha, Rama and Lakshman went to collect the necessary items for Shraddha (ancestral rites). As the auspicious time for the Pind Daan (offering of ritual balls) was passing and they had not returned, the spirit of King Dasharatha appeared before Sita and requested her to perform the rites immediately. Sita gave in and started making arrangements by herself. Continue reading
In the Hindu faith, unguents and oils were used as offerings. Their purpose was to please the deity and in the presence of the deity to undergo a sense of purification, while worshipping.
Navaratri is celebrated to honour Durga’s victory over the defeat of Mahishasura, who was a threat to the universe. None of the Gods could overcome him. The Goddess, Durga was gifted strengths from all the Gods and she became omnipotent. Only the Cosmic mother could destroy him and she was Durga. In Navaratri, different forms of the Goddess are worshipped each day. Continue reading
Visualizing Krishna. Seeing, touching and worshipping him. Praising and saluting his image and also the devotees. Reciting his glorious life. Listening to stories about him. Observing the special days dedicated to him. Offerings of worship and conducting the sacred rites according to Vedic and other scriptural texts. Chanting singing, and dancing in the temple. Continue reading
Listening or chanting to the Shiva Tandava Stotra gives one immense powers, beauty and mental strength. It removes all negative energies and makes the environment pure. During dawn and dusk listening to it is very effective. It is said that whatever activity one does during Brahma Muhurta, its impact is manifold more. It reduces the amount of energy consumed and doubles the productivity. During dusk lamps are lit and some families engage in Satsang.
I will give you a translation of the Shiva Tandava. Read it or visualize it verse by verse. Continue reading