The Panchayatan Puja System in Hinduism
From the days of primitive man, the concept of the Sun as a divine power must have taken root. Sun continued to be revered as the primordial God by all …
Read MoreSignificance of Tantra in Shakti Upasana
Tantrism is an extensive subject. It has a large volume of literature. Its development can be traced from the period of composition of Atharva Veda which contains mantras for removing …
Read MoreThe Ten Mahavidyas – Shakti Cult
Among the followers of Hinduism, the largest number are followers of Shakti. There are thousands of names depending upon folklore and local traditions for reverence of the Devi Shakti. Vaishno …
Read MoreSignificance of Recitation of Sri Durga Saptashati – Sri Durga Paath
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 …
Read MoreSignificance of Shakti Upasana
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 …
Read MoreTemples Being Built as a Statement of Faith
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 …
Read MoreThe Glory of Ramlala at Ayodhya
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 …
Read MoreMandukya Upanishad Links AUM with Consciousness
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. …
Read MoreMundak Upanishad Proclaims Satyameva Jayate
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 …
Read MoreSome Sanyas (Renunciation) Upanishads
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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