Let’s understand the tridosha named vata, pitta, kapha in body. As per Ayurveda, concept of health is based on tridosha. When these dosha get imbalanced, then it is an alarm to the health which is dangerous to life. While if they are in balance and in their natural state, they ensure proper working of body.... Continue Reading →
Pitru Mantra -Mantras dedicated to ancestors
According to Hindu Tradition Pitru Paksha are the days to remember and worship of ancestors. It starts from full moon (Purnima) of Bhadrapad Month to no moon (Amavasya) of Ashwin. This is the best time to do remedies for pitru dosha and get blessings. Pitru mantra is one of the way to remove obstacles from... Continue Reading →
Shiva Chopped Off Brahma’s Head – Deeper Insight
Hindu mythology has a deeper meaning of each story like Lord Brahma had five heads but Lord Shiva cut off His one head, Why? Whats fight between Lord Vishnu and Brahma? Who are these Gods? What is the meaning of this Hindu Mythology.
Meditation to manage & reduce stress
We all experience stressful conditions in day to day life and body has auto mechanism for it, that is fight or flight. But when this stress prolongs it starts damaging the mind and body. There are many incidents like death of loved ones, breakups, disease, huge financial losses and many which directly throw us into the hands of stress. Unhealthy stressful mind affects body adversely too. So the exercise to keep mind fit is Meditation.
Act Or No Act – The Karma Yoga
Karma yoga is the union with God by doing. We can say it is "Yoga of Action". But what actions and how they need to be performed. In this context, the principle of Karma Yoga described in the Gita is most acceptable. Bhagavad Gita says that doing nishkama karma, the karma with non attachment, non desire, non intention is the way to attain yoga. What Lord Krishna says more on this, lets see.
Brahma Muhurta – The most auspicious time
Who am I? I am brahman, the veda mahavakya says "Aham Brahmasmi". But when and how I will truly experience that I am the brahman. When and how this Veda vakya or principle will become the truth for me. There is a time when you can realize the real truth called Brahma Muhurta ब्रह्म मुहूर्त.
Shradh – Homage to Pitrus
It is believed that during Pitru Paksha, our ancestors comes on earth. From Pitraloka, a region between heaven and earth, they visit earth to meet their relatives and bless them. Tarpan, Shradh, and Pindadan are rituals in hinduism to appease the fathers in Pitru paksha. By doing this in Pitru Paksha, one gets freedom from Pitra Dosha too.
The nine devotions – navdha bhakti
Bhakti or devotion is the path of love. Any process out of these can lead to the ultimate. It is the path of joy, tears, emotions, feelings and surrendering. The urge of being one with beloved is the ultimate reward in itself. Indeed lucky ones are those who have this urge for Lord!
Need Of Meditation Asana (Meditative Posture)
Why it is always advised to sit in meditative pose for meditation. We have seen many hindu Gods and goddess in meditative postures in pictures. Buddha, Master in jainism, hindu sages and many saints are our spiritual heritage who has always been seen in meditative poses. WHY?
Are We Eating Right?
The diet which lacks in nutrition will lead to various sorts of diseases like intestinal diseases, less immunity making one more prone to infections, lack of energy etc. A well balanced diet having nutrition in right measure will keep one in good physical and mental health. A diet with extra nutrition which may not be needed by the body will also give birth to many diseases, extra load to liver and intestines. So a nutritious balanced diet at right time in right amount is the right choice.