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Shri Rudram (श्रीरुद्रम्) is a Vedic mantra or chant dedicated to Rudra, a form of Shiva. It is part of the Krishna Yajurveda’s Taittiriya Samhita (TS 4.5 and 4.7). In the Shukla Yajurveda, it …

Ayurveda Tips in Sanskrit Texts # 1. अजीर्णे भोजनं विषम् । If previously taken Lunch is not digested..taking Dinner will be equivalent to taking Poison. Hunger is one signal that the previous food is …

About Transactions and self # From our experience we say Doing transaction of any kind Whether social, commercial, religious We need another But if we don’t know about another Then transaction …

Five states in Karta, Karma, Kriya and Awareness # Definations: # Kriya means that which happens automatically within us like breathing, digestion, yawning etc. Normally we don’t control that …

Life, Death, and the Illusion of Reasons # Out of habit, we ask when someone dies, “Oh, how did he die?” He was young, He was good, religious, He practiced yoga, cared for his health. Out …

The Meaning of Prakriti in Bhagwat Gita # The Sanskrit word Prakriti or Prakruti has multiple meanings and is used in the Bhagavad Gita in different contexts. In the English language, we try to …

The Meaning of Ego in Bhagwat Gita # Ahamkaara vs Ego # In my view, the distinction between Ahamkaara and Ego is subtle yet profound, especially when viewed from a philosophical and spiritual lens. …

Is Argument Bad? # In this talk I will discuss with about “Argument” People think Argument is bad. You can think, and ask yourself, Is Argument really bad? We will discussed that here. An …

Ego and Joy of Life # If you think, “The ego within us wants to do something difficult because, against the difficult, one feels, ‘I am someone, doing such a difficult …

What Keeps Me Moving? # Initially, the Upanishads went over me. Then, I went over the Upanishads - a journey spanning roughly 20 years. Now, reading self-help books or even religious texts feels like …

The Paradox of Paths # When we’re learning or exploring, whether it’s a new skill, a career move, or simply life itself, we often crave certainty. We want a map, a list of steps, a clear destination. …

The Meaning of Word Yagnya in Bhagwat Gita # In the Sanskrit language, there is a word “यज्ञ” (romanized as Yagnya or Yajnya), which closely translates to “sacrifice” in …

The Meaning of Word Knowledge in Bhagwat Gita # In the Sanskrit language, there is a word “ज्ञान” (romanized as Gyan or Jnyana), which translates to “Knowledge” in English. …

Bhagwat Gita Oneliner Lessons Chapterwise # The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture, consists of 18 chapters, each addressing different aspects of life, duty, and spirituality through the …

The Meaning of Word Yoga in Bhagwat Gita # The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most highly respected books of the Hindus. It has been translated into almost every language in the world. It contains 700 …

The Meaning of Word Dharma in Bhagwat Gita # The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most highly respected books of the Hindus. It has been translated into almost every language in the world. It contains 700 …

Questions in Bhagavad Gita: A Comprehensive List # The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most highly respected books of the Hindus. It has been translated into almost every language in the world. It …

! Understanding the Meaning of Atma in the Bhagavad Gita # In the Bhagavad Gita, the terms related to “soul” or “self” such as आत्मा (ātmā), मात्मनः (mātmanaḥ), मात्मा (mātmā), …

Is Hindi Mother of All North Indian Languages? # To answer this question, we need to understand that, in a cultural sense, a mother is the one who gives birth to a child; therefore, the child comes …

The Essence of Bhagwat Gita: 2nd Chapter # The second chapter of Bhagavad Gita is “Sankhya Yoga” - The Yoga of Analysis. This chapter is one of the longest in the Bhagavad Gita, it has 72 …

Why Modern Science Developed in Europe? # Introduction # A question that often comes to mind is: Why has scientific progress been so significant in the past 400 years, and why did it primarily take …

The Essence of Bhagwat Gita: 4th Chapter # The fourth chapter of Bhagwat Gita is Jnyana (Knowledge) Yoga. It has 42 slokas. What is the meaning of Jnyana or Knowledge in the context of Bhagwat Gita …

The Essence of Bhagwat Gita: 18th Chapter # The 18th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, titled Moksha-Sannyasa Yoga" (The Yoga of Liberation and Renunciation). It is one of the longest chapter with …

The Essence of Bhagwat Gita: 3rd Chapter # The third chapter of the Bhagavad Gita focuses on Karma Yoga. Our modern life presents several challenges when it comes to understanding ancient wisdom: We …

Is Ahamkar Bad? # First, we need to understand. The Sanskrit word “Ahamkara” is not the same as “ego.” Similarly, the Hindi word “Ghamand” is not the same as …

Speed of Light in Rigved # Archive Source Link for above text This is from the commentory of Rishi Sayanacharya on 1.50.4 sloka of Rigveda. In plan English light travels 2202 yogana in half nimisha. …

विजयादशमी 2024 की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ # हिंदू दुर्गा पूजा मनाते हैं और देवी दुर्गा के राक्षसों से लड़ने और उन्हें पराजित करने की कहानियों को याद करते हैं। यह त्योहार नौ दिनों तक मनाया जाता है, जिसका …

Meaning of Beej Mantra from Durga Saptashati # In Hindu traditions, when the omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent power is worshipped as the Divine Feminine, we use different Beeja Mantras for Jap …

Insights from the First Chapter of Durga Saptashati - Hindi # दुर्गा सप्तशती का महत्व: पहले अध्याय से अंतर्दृष्टि पुराण क्या है? # विज्ञानियों के पास इस शब्द के कई अर्थ और व्याख्याएँ हो सकती हैं। …

Insights from the First Chapter of Durga Saptashati # The Significance of Durga Saptashati: Insights from the First Chapter What is Purana? # Scholars can provide many meanings and interpretations of …

How to Know the Truth? # Suppose I come to your home. You offer me food, and I say, “No, I won’t take it.” You might think I’m hesitating. You ask, “Have you …

Happy Vijayadashami 2024 # Hindus celebrate Durga Puja and remember the stories of Goddess Durga fighting and defeating demons. This festival is celebrated for nine days, culminating on the 10th day, …

Embracing Responsibility for Change # When we say nowadays the surrounding is corrupt, we need to ask: where does this surrounding start? At my heart, skin, bedroom, flat, apartment, district, state, …

Advaita Vedanta and Hans Peter Durr # Hans-Peter Dürr (7 October 1929 – 18 May 2014), a renowned German physicist, had deep insights into the philosophical parallels between modern physics and …

What is Renunciation? # In Sanskrit, there are two words: Sanyasa and Tyaga. People in the English-speaking world think both mean renunciation. They are related but not the same. Here, I am talking …

Why is there conflict in the Society? # There is conflict between societies. There is conflict within society. There is conflict between nations. There is conflict within a nation. What is society? …

What is the Cause of Renunciation? # In my college days, I had a very young friend named Pratibimb. One day, we met during a morning walk. He told me that he had a very sweet experience last night. I …

Why do we conclude? # We think that we give birth. He thinks that we create. We think that we can kill, destroy, and finish. We think that without our doing, nothing will happen. But when we are …

What is Relationships? # When I was in school, one of my friends had a father who was a very wealthy business tycoon. After my friend turned 18, his father took him to a bank and asked the bank …

What is Relationships - Poem # In school, a friend with wealth so grand, His father took him by the hand, To the bank, where an account was made, A fortune’s future, it seemed, was laid. One …

My Nonsenses is the Most Sensible # Everyone around me seems insane, while I am the only sane one, the only saint! Whatever I do is the right way; whatever you do is senseless, meaningless, …

My Nonsenses is the Most Sensible - Poem # The world is madness, humans lost in haze, I stand alone, the saint in this maze. What I do is right, my path is clear, Your actions are senseless, driven …

The Meaning of Understanding # What do you mean when you say, “I understand”? Sometimes, you might say, “I really understand.” Suppose you have a piece of software code before …

Happy Guru Purnima # There are two kinds of Vidya. Through one, we know the world and make our livelihood, build relationships with others, and improve our job, business, and relationships. Those who …

Solution of Inside Problem is not Outside # When your mind is weary, burdened and low, Defeated, exhausted, where do you go? Lonely, sad, with shadows that cling, You know this life is not the song …

What Is Sin? # You lose a loved one, a bond, or your health, Blame it on God, Fate, or Karma’s stealth. You feel consoled, the burden shared, But deep within, you’re still ensnared. You blame …

The Power Within # We all have the power to heal our own soul, Yet many still suffer, not feeling whole. Some can heal others, it’s their choice to make, To mend what is broken or let it ache. A rare …

The Cause of Dukkha # The mind’s work is to think, recall, and dream, To feel emotions like a flowing stream. It swings us from joy to sadness so deep, In its restless search for pleasure to …

2024 World Elections and Life After # Our galaxy is called, Milky Way galaxy. It contains an estimated 100 billion stars similar to our Sun. As per NASA, in the sky, there are approximately 100 …

Definitions of Holi people & institutions # I notice that people often use these terms very loosely without understanding their underlying meanings. Additionally, when I engage in defining these …