The Ancient Wisdom of Hindu Yoga: Find Inner Peace Indian thinkers did not separate the goal of life from the view of life. A man’s view of life matures based on what he wants to achieve. This resolve, in turn, leads him to attain some of his goals. 4 categories of Goals In Sanskrit, the Read More
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Sri Vaishnava Mantras – Authentic Collection & Usage
Sri Vaishnava Mantras – Explore Sacred Chants In general, the human body must undergo several Samskaras before being ready for God’s realization. The Vaishnavaits regard that among all the Samskaras, the Pancha-Samskara is superior to all. According to them true life as a Vaishnavaite starts with Pancha-Samskara – the five Samskaras. During Smaashrayanam the Pancha- Read More
The 12 Emanations of Sriman Narayana: A Comprehensive Guide
Emanations of Sriman Narayana: Exploring Vishnu’s Avatars & Forms Emanations of the Supreme Being, Sriman Narayana is discussed in this article. Lord Vishnu’s Parama-pada is Vaikuntha. There the Lord is seated in all glory on a beautiful throne. The colour of the deity is that of a blue lotus. He is clad in a yellow Read More
Understanding Gadya Trayam: Key Concepts & Philosophical Insights
Gadya Trayam: Path to Surrender & Divine Grace | Spiritual Guide Eastern religions are distinguished by the emphasis they lay on experience than on authority. They have their rituals and mythologies but the basic conception that is dominating is the renewal of consciousness. The purpose of religion is spiritual and not merely metaphysical conversion. The Read More
Comprehensive Guide on Mantra Pushpam – Offering of flowers (Taittiriya Aranyakam)
Mantra Pushpam – Taittiriya Aranyakam of the Yajur Veda Performing Puja is a very popular form of worship. Towards the end of the Puja, the one Veda mantra that is soul-stirring and inspiring to every devotee is the Mantra Pushpam. Even those who have not studied the Vedas completely chant the Mantra Pushpa after the Read More
Shree Suktam Explained: A Guide to Prosperity & Abundance
Shree Suktam Vedic Hymn: Learn About Lakshmi’s Powerful Mantra Sooktas come under the category of Stuti Slokas. The word Sookta is from Su + Ukta meaning very well told. Shree Suktam is in praise of Goddess Maha Lakshmi – the consort of Lord Narayana. This Sooktam is a compilation of many Sooktas available in Vedas Read More
Aditya Hridayam (Powerful Sun Mantra) – 31 Slokas – Meaning & Benefits
Aditya Hridayam: Benefits of Daily Recitation People during the Vedic times were not viewing Sun merely as a planet that rises in the morning and sets by night. They recognized Him as the Supreme Being supporting life on earth and a provider of energy and food. More importantly, He inspires people to have righteous thoughts Read More
Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam: Full Lyrics, Meaning & Benefits
Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam: Wake Up to Divine Blessings Sri Venkateswara or Balaji is the Saviour of Kaliyuga. The devotees have immense belief in Lord Venkateswara. God, in return, showers boons on His devotees, as they desire. The devotees Praise the Lord’s excellence, His pranks, and other interesting stories in various ways. This article ‘A Commentary Read More
Mandukya Upanishad: A Deep Dive into Vedic Philosophy (12 Verses)
Mandukya Upanishad: Exploring the Essence of AUM & Consciousness The Upanishad has been revealed to a great sage teacher Manduka. The Upanishad belongs to the Atharva Veda. It contains just twelve verses. Yet it occupies a very important position in Vedantic literature because it underlines the essence of the entire Advaita Vedanta. One of the Read More
Prashna Upanishad: A Complete Guide to the 6 Philosophical Questions
Prashna Upanishad: The Six Questions and Their Answers Prashna Upanishad comes from the Brahmana portion of the Atharva Veda, belonging to the Pippaladasakha. It has 67 mantras spread over 6 chapters. The word “Prashna” means question. Prashna Upanishad, like some other Upanishads, relies on the technique of questions and answers to explain many serious issues. Read More