As the summer days grow longer and the sun reaches its highest point on the Tropic of Cancer, communities around the world come together to commemorate the Summer Solstice—a venerable and cherished event steeped in cultural customs. Astronomically, this is the longest day of the year as Earth’s tilt towards the sun is at a […]
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The Medicine Buddha, also known as Bhaisajya guru, is described as a doctor who cures suffering. The Medicine Buddha mantra actually contains the remedy of the whole graduated path to enlightenment. Medicine buddha is the healing buddha from the Tibetan Healing tradition. It is said that anyone who hears the name of Medicine Buddha never
There is meditation (Dhyana) with Japa (Japa -Sahita) that meditation including chanting. There is meditation (Dhyana) without Japa (Japa-Rahita) that is meditation without chanting. This is advised that in the beginning one should combine meditation with chanting.
The full-moon day (purnima) in July is the auspicious (Poornima) day when Guru Poornima is celebrated by worshipping our Guru, the spiritual master. A qualified spiritual master is essential to learn self-realization. Bhagavadgita (Ch.4.34) asks one to learn the truth through a Guru or spiritual master, inquire from him submissively and render service unto him.
Ravana as we all know was a learned man. He was so obessed with his powers that he thought of lifting the Mount Kailash –the abode of his guru –Shiva. He even managed to do it, Shiva was annoyed and but He put it back in place by pressing it with his toe. Ravana realised
Lord Shiva forms the part of the Trimurti (Trinity), the other being Brahma, the creator and Vishnu, the preserver. Lord Shiva or Siva is considered as the destroyer (of negativity). He represents the vital goodness in the form of Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram i.e. Truth, Goodness and Beauty. Lord Shiva performs a celestial role of dissolution
The Meaning of the Mantra Om Mani Padme Hum is – “The jewel is in the lotus or praise to the jewel in the lotus.” ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ (translation: ‘Hail the jewel in the lotus’) is a six syllable invocation (mantra) of Avlokitesvara, one who is invoked as the Protector from danger. It is
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Saundarya Lahiri meaning “waves of beauty” is a famous literary work written by Adi Shankaracharya. It has hundred verses describing the beauty, grace and magnificence of Goddess Parvati the consort of Lord Shiva. Verse 1-41 describe the mystical union of Shiva and Parvati and are aptly referred to as Anand Lahiri meaning “Waves of Bliss”.
