In Hindu scriptures, Lord Shiva is popularly also known as Natarajan which translates to the ‘Dancing God’. This form of Lord Shiva is known for the divine art performed by him along with his divine consort, Goddes Parvati Devi. This dance, according to the Hindu scriptures, performed by Lord Shiva, is known as Tandava. Lord […]
Bhagavad Gita means “Song of the Spirit,” the divine communion of truth-realization between man and his Creator, the teachings of Spirit through the soul, that should be sung unceasingly. The underlying essential truths of all great world scriptures can find common amity in the infinite wisdom of the Gita’s mere 700 concise verses. The entire […]
Niti shastra is a great work of Chanakya. Chanakya was a man of letters and man of principles. His life revolved around following ideals to lead an ideal life. According to him, lofty ideals could become a certain reality if one intelligently works towards achieving his/her goals in a determined, progressive and practical manner. Niti […]
Sage Agastya India, known for its rich cultural heritage and profound spiritual traditions, has given birth to numerous sages and seers throughout its history. One such revered sage is Agastya, an extraordinary personality who is hailed as a great sage, philosopher, and visionary in Hindu mythology and ancient Indian texts. Sage Agastya is considered to […]
Patanjali Yoga Sutra – Chapter 4 Kaivalya Pada: Verse 1 janmaushadhi-mantra-tapah-samadhijah siddhayah janma – birth, particular species; ausadhi – drugs; mantra – special sound; tapah – physical bodily austerities in Hatha Yoga; Samadhi – continuous effortless linkage of the attention to a higher concentration force, object or person; jah – what is produced from; siddhayah […]
Patanjali Yoga Sutra – Chapter 2 Sadhana pada: Techniques Verse 1 tapah-svadhyayesvara-pranidhanani kriya-yogah tapah – austerity; svadhyaya – study of the psyche; isvarapranhanani = isvara – Supreme Lord + pranidhanani – profound religious meditation; kriyayayoga – dynamic yoga practice Austerity, study of the psyche, profound religious meditation on the Supreme Lord is the dynamic kriya […]
Patanjali Yoga Sutra – Chapter 3 Vibhuti Pada: Expériences Verse 1 desha-bandhash chittasya dharana desa- location ; bandhah- confinement, restriction ; cittasya- of the mento-emotional energy; dharana- linking of the attention to a concentration force or person Linking of the attention to a concentration force or person, involves a restricted location in the mento-emotional energy. […]
Patanjali Yoga Sutra – Chapter 1 Samadhi Pad: Chapter 1 Attention Linkage Verse 1 atha yoganusasanam atha-now; yoganusasana = yoga- yoga and its practice = anusasanam- explanation I am now giving an explanation of the (discipline) of yoga and its practice. The foundation of meditation and yoga is discipline. The word “Anushasan” also means discipline and […]
Introduction to Yoga Darshana Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras are the foundational text of yoga. It forms part of the corpus of sutra literature. In Indian philosophy, Yoga (also Raja Yoga to distinguish it from later schools) is the name of one of the six orthodox schools of philosophy. Although brief, the Yoga Sutras are a hugely […]
Nachiketa Nachiketa was the son of the sage Vajashravas and was also known as Nachiketas or Nachiketan (lit. famous for donations). In an old Indian narrative concerning the nature of the atman, he is the kid protagonist (soul). Though the term has multiple previous allusions, the narrative is described in the Katha Upanishad (c. 9th […]
Muthappan is a Hindu deity who is widely worshipped in Kerala’s Kannur, Kasargod, Kozhikode, and Malapuram districts, as well as Karnataka’s Coorg district. Muthappan is the embodiment of two Hindu gods: Thiruvappan or Valiya Muttapan (Vishnu) and Vellatom or Cheriya Muttapan (Vishnu) (Shiva). Madappura is the name of the sanctuary where Muthappan is revered. The […]
In Hinduism, Durga is a significant goddess. She is one of the most prominent and highly respected Indian divinities, venerated as one of the mother goddess Mahadevi’s main attributes. Protection, strength, motherhood, devastation, and conflicts are all linked with her. She is one of Goddess Bhuvaneshvari’s five forms, according to the Devi-Bhagavata Purana. Her tale […]
