When your faith isn’t faith based
One of the most puzzling things I often say in my lectures on the Hindu Dharma to church groups and schools is that Hinduism isn’t faith based. That is,
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One of the most puzzling things I often say in my lectures on the Hindu Dharma to church groups and schools is that Hinduism isn’t faith based. That is,
Every yajna is special. Somehow this one seemed extra special. There was a particular peace in the ashram from the moment of arrival. After days
The structure of the sannyas tradition is ancient. Every organisation has its structure; whether it happens in a big or small way, the structure is
Chakra, as an expression of infinity and ultimate truth, is intimately connected with the spiritual and cultural life of India from time immemorial. This is
1. Akhuratha: One With Mouse As His Charioteer Lord Ganesha, with a huge body, has a small mouse as his charioteer. The hugeness matters little when
The following is a lucid translation of compiled excerpts from the Mrugendra Agama, chapter 13, in which Indra describes to Sage Bharadvaja the beauties of Mount
Of all the days of the week, none is held closer to Mahadeva than the second. A Puranic look at why Mondays belong to Lord Shiva — the Chandra–Shiva bond, the Solah Somvar Vrat, vidhi, mantras, and the quiet teaching of the crescent on His brow.
Ganga Saptami 2026 — celebrating the sacred descent of Maa Ganga to earth through King Bhagiratha’s tapasya. The complete Puranic account, puja vidhi, timings, the iconic Ganga ghats, mantras, and the deeper spiritual significance.
Shankaracharya Jayanti 2026 — the 1238th birth anniversary of Adi Shankaracharya. His extraordinary life, the Digvijaya, the debate with Mandana Mishra, Advaita Vedanta, the four Amnaya Peethas, and his timeless literary legacy.
Akshaya Tritiya (April 19, 2026) is one of the most auspicious days in the Vedic calendar — when any act of dharma, dana, or japa yields imperishable merit. Discover the five sacred Puranic events, complete puja vidhi, timings, mantras, and the deeper spiritual teaching beyond gold-buying.
Baisakhi 2026 falls on Tuesday, April 14 — the day Bhagavan Surya enters Mesha Rashi at 9:39 AM, marking the Hindu Solar New Year. Discover the sacred science of Mesha Sankranti, the Punya Kaal rituals, and how this one cosmic moment is celebrated across Bharata as Vishu, Puthandu, Pohela Boishakh, Bohag Bihu, and Pana Sankranti.
Sanskriti comes from the Sanskrit root “kr” which means to do or to make prefix “sam” is applied before it to convey a sense of embellishment. It means actions done for the holistic refinement and perfection all the potentialities within a human being.
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