Category Archives: Daily Life and Practices

13 May
Daily Life and Practices, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Mahabharata, Sanskrit Texts, Spirituality, Yoga

Meaning and concept of Karma Yoga

In Bhagwat Gita, Shri Krishna said, Do your duty without regard for the outcome. It means you should not think about the outcome of a work that you are doing. Some individuals mistake Karma Yoga for volunteer work or social service. Karma Yoga is the Yoga of Activity or Duty, since the term “Karma” implies […]

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What is Bhakti Yoga? Understanding the Path of Bhakti Yoga
12 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Sanskrit Texts, Spirituality, Vedic Philosophy, Yoga

What is Bhakti or Devotion?

What is Bhakti? Bhakti is a Sanskrit word which is derived from the word bhaj which means “go to onself to” or “have recourse to” or ” to pray” or we can say “to worship“. This word so many different meanings. It means “attachment, fondness, love, faith, devotion, religious, piety to somethings as spiritual, salvation […]

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Daily Life and Practices, Sanskrit Texts, Spirituality, Uncategorized, Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali

Ashtanga yoga, (“the eight precepts of yoga”), as stated in his Yoga Sutras, is Pananjali’s anciental yoga practice. He described the eight organs as niyama (ceremonies), asana (standing), dharana (concentration), pranayama (breathing), yamas (self-control), pratyahara (retreating), dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (absorption). Eight organs form a chain from the out of doors to the inside. Circumstances, […]

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09 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Ancient Indian Science, Daily Life and Practices, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Spiritual Gurus, Spirituality, Vedic Philosophy, Yoga

The concept of Ajnana, Igorance in Hinduism

Ajnana is one of the nastical or “heterodox” schools of ancient Indian philosophy, as well as the ancient school of great Indian doubts. It was a Muslim organization and a major rival of early Buddhism, Jainism and the Ajivika school. They have been recorded in Buddhist and Jain texts. They believed that it was impossible […]

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08 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Ancient Indian Science, Daily Life and Practices, Hinduism, Spirituality, Uncategorized

List of Powerful Mantras – their significance and benefits

The alphabet makes words and words meaningful and mantra words have the power to change our reality, the power to change the way we think and reorganize our subconscious mind. The Mantras are powerful organizations whose names are believed to create the energy field around us. Repetition is the key to getting the best out […]

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Dhyana Yoga - Meditation in Hinduism
08 May
Daily Life and Practices, Spirituality, Uncategorized, Yoga

Power of Meditation

Tibetan monks meditate for hours at a time each week. Their devotion to their religious traditions makes them experts in meditation. It turns out that those experts have a lot to teach us about how strong awareness affects the mind. Meditation and meditation create an ever-increasing state of alertness and focused attention. Various studies show […]

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Pashupata Yoga, Vividha Lingas, Murti Pratishtha, Shivalayaas and Archana Vidhi
07 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Ancient Indian Science, Daily Life and Practices, Essence of Maha Pancha Bhutas, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Linga Purana, Uncategorized

Shiv Mahapuran – Essence

The Shiva Purana focuses primarily on Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, but refers to and venerates all the gods in Hinduism. The Shiva Purana claims that it once contained 24,000 verses written in the Seven Samantha, however, Purana adds that it was abbreviated and composed by Romaharshana. The Greatness of Shiva Purana The Shiva Purana […]

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07 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Popular Temples, Uncategorized

21 Famous Devi Temples

Devi is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘goddess’; male status is deva. Devi and deva mean ‘heaven, God, whatever is good’, and they are the personal names of the goddess in Hinduism. The idea and reverence for the goddess comes from the Vedas, dated to about 3rd century BC. However, they did not play a significant […]

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06 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Uncategorized

Goddesses in Hinduism – Their symbolism and significance

The most renowned features of Hinduism is the worship of devis, or goddesses, of ancient civilization. The Indus people worshiped a form of Goddess Mother. Vedic peoples worshiped goddesses and deities, such as Indra, Varuna, Agni, and Brahmanaspati. Hinduism has both the male and the female deities representing the higher powers of the universe, and […]

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06 May
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Symbolism and Significance of Vibhuti

In Hinduism, vibhuti, also called bhasma or thiruneeru, is a sacred ashes made of dried wood, burnt cow dung and / or burnt carcasses used in Agamic practices. Hindu devotees traditionally use the kibhuti as three horizontal lines on the forehead and other parts of the body in honor of Shiva. Vibhuti rubbed his forehead […]

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Pashupata Yoga, Vividha Lingas, Murti Pratishtha, Shivalayaas and Archana Vidhi
05 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Mahabharata, Uncategorized, Yoga

Pashupata Shaivism

Pasupata (also known as Pashupatha) Shaivism is not only one of the oldest sects of Shaivism but also one of the oldest Ascetic sects of the Indian subcontinent. Some view it as a philosophical principle, Pasupata Darsana. However, it was an ancient sectarian tradition in Saiva, with more than 2000 years of history. Pasupata Saivism […]

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04 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories

Devi Bharavi

Devi Bhairavi, the fifth of the Mahavidyas, is the goddess of creation, preservation, and destruction. The name Bhairavi means “terrible,” “terrible,” “terrible,” or “terrible.” Devi Bhairavi is an angry goddess whose name brings terror to all three worlds. Bhairavi is responsible for creating what is followed by destruction. Also known as Tripura Bhairavi, associated with […]

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