Significance of Recitation of Sri Durga Saptashati – Sri Durga Paath


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Sri Durga Saptashati is a section of Markandeya Puran in which the details of the stories relating to Mahadevi are available. The section consists of 700 shlokas divided into three …

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Significance of Shakti Upasana


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Followers of Hinduism are divided into several Sampradaya (sects) like Ganpatya, Vaishnav, Shaiva, Saurya, Shakta etc. because of the emphasis by the sects on chosen deities. However, this compartmentalisation is …

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Temples Being Built as a Statement of Faith


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Sri Ram Janmabhumi Mandir at Ayodhya has already been opened for devotees. It has been pulling crowds from day one. Ramlala was not alone in his tent either. The temple …

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The Glory of Ramlala at Ayodhya


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The Pran Pratishtha Samaroha (ceremony of imparting life to an idol) at Ayodhya was observed by millions across the globe. The real-time viewership of an event on an authorized YouTube …

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Mandukya Upanishad Links AUM with Consciousness


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Mandukya Upanishad belongs to Atharva Veda and is the shortest among old Upanishads consisting of only 12 Mantras. However, in its effectiveness, it occupies the top place among the Upanishads. …

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Mundak Upanishad Proclaims Satyameva Jayate


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We believe in God. We believe in Sat-Chit-Anand (Truth, Intellect and Bliss). Thus, we believe in Brahma (Paramatma) and try to link our soul with the super soul. Some say …

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Some Sanyas (Renunciation) Upanishads


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Renunciants are found in every religion. We hear about Devarshi, Brahmarshi, Rajarshi, Prophets, Saints, Muni etc. in the religious scriptures of various religions. They are considered the custodians of religion …

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Teachings from Taittiriya Upanishad


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Adi Shankaracharya selected ten Upanishads for Bhasya (commentary) among the old Upanishads. Their names appear in the following shloka.

Isa Kena Kathaa Prasna, Munda, Maandukya Taithari

Aitareyam Chaandogyam Brahadaranyakam Dasa.

Among these, the …

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Some Surya Upanishads


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Indications exist that the Sun was the natural power of reverence by the earliest people belonging to the Stone Age. In Rigveda, the Adideva (the Primordial God) has been referred …

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Some Yoga and Dhyan Upanishads


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Yoga and Dhyan have remained inseparable parts of the life of the great ancient seers about whom we learn from our religious scriptures. Stories of intense Tapasya (penance) abound in …

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