Kushmanda – The Fourth Durga
In the continuing narrative concerning the transformation of Parvati into Durga, we come to the fourth stage of Kushmanda. This form of the deity is worshipped on the fourth day …
Read MoreChandraghanta – The Third Durga
The third phase of the evolving Durga is called Chandraghanta who is worshipped on the third day of the Navaratra. Due to continuous fasting during her Brahmacharini phase, Parvati had …
Read MoreBrahmacharini – The Second Durga
The second phase of Durga is Brahmacharini. I’d like to point out that the different names mentioned are not the names of different deities presiding over the nine days of …
Read MoreShailputri (The First Durga)
The first form of Shakti is known as Shailputri. She is the Parvati who was the daughter of the King of Mountains – Himalaya. She is shown riding on the …
Read MoreSix Simple Steps Towards Self Realisation
When the outside world seems to be chaotic and disturbing, we tend to forget our true nature which is nothing but pure bliss. We generally believe what the world makes …
Read MoreShri Sai Baba – Puja and Havan
Puja is the act of showing reverence to God or a Sadguru like Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi through invocations, prayers, songs, and rituals. An essential part of puja for …
Read MoreMaha Mrityunjaya Jaap and Havan
Maha Mrityunjaya mantra was formulated by Shukracharya who is considered to be the Guru of Rakshas (demons). The mantra is in praise of Lord Shiva. None can define the kindness, …
Read MoreWhat Are Ancestral Problems or Pitra Dosha?
Pitra is the souls of departed ancestors of one’s family. The persons, who are alive today, have a long line of ancestors encompassing many generations. According to Bhagwat Gita which …
Read MoreThe Daily Journey of Mind as per Mandukya Upanishad
In the “Mandukya Upanishad,” the daily journey of mind in the 24 hours available to man has been analysed. The journey of the mind through three stages daily is experienced …
Read MoreShri Shirdi Sai Baba – Manifestation of God
As per Shri Sai Satcharita, “There are two aspects of God or Bramha (a) the Unmanifested (Nirgun) and (b) Manifested (Sagun). The Nirgun is formless, while the Sagun is with …
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I am a Vedic astrologer by profession. I have done Jyotish Acharya from Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan. I am devoted to my Sadguru Shri Sai Nath of Shirdi. I am also interested in spirituality. I love to guide people.