Ramayana is one of the two major epics in Sanatan Dharma. Mahabharat is the second one. These two together form the primary part of our Itihaas from the Treta and Dwaparyuga. There are ten primary Avatars of Bhagwan Vishnu that are also known as Dashavtara. Bhagwan Ram is his seventh Avatar, who incarnated after Bhagwan …
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Shri Narada Muni|Lord Vishnu|Lord Krishna|Maya What is \’Maya\’ in Hinduism? A question with no simple explanation, although scholars have studied it for ages and identified texts talking about \’maya\’ in ancient scriptures of Hinduism. Some believe it is an ability wielded by God to form the mortal world, while others claim Maya is an illusion; …
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Gayatri Mantra, also known as the Savitri Mantra, is a deeply worshiped mantra from the Rig Veda (Mandala 3.62.10), one of the highest spiritual texts of the Sanatan Dharma, dedicated to Savitr. Savitr in Vedas is an Aditya, offspring of the mother goddess Aditi. The sun before sunrise is mentioned as \”Savitr\” in Rig Veda, …
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A Brahmin wearing a Janaeu follows a set of customs and rituals under a guru. A guru is a person who chants mantras to the wearer at the time of Upanayana Sanskara.
Fast is a self-restriction on food and behavior to enlighten our inner being. No priest or person is required to practice fasting. We should fast regularly to keep our mind and body free of toxins that are growing in our lives every day. Some fastings are related to festivals and other religious ceremonies. It revives a person\’s mind and body along with helping the body to fight against diseases related to digestion.
The Rudraksha seed may be a blessing to stay and wear due to its powerful vibration that protects against all types of negative influences and energy. It also protects against radiation and also the stress emitted by modern technology.
Not only Darwin\’s theory of evolution is described in the Puranas of Sanatan Dharma, but there are many other examples. One such example is from geography where \’Bhu-gol\’ represents the earth is round was known a few thousand years ago and was rediscovered later by Aristotle while proven by Galileo.
Bhagwan Shri Krishna is the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu and is one of the major deities in Sanatan Dharma. A great exponent of the holy book Bhagavad Gita, Shri Krishna is one of the most powerful and charismatic incarnations of Vishnu. He is worshipped and loved by the masses around the world. Lord Krishna was dark in complexion with really prepossessing looks. The name \”Krishna\” originates from the Sanskrit word Krsna, which primarily means black, dark, and attractive.
Om is an ancient Sanskrit mantra and spiritual symbol in Indian religions. Which was first felt by rishis as they meditated. Eventually, as the experience proliferated, the word came forth and people started chanting it to feel the same experience. OM is also one of the most important spiritual symbols. It refers to Atman (soul, self within) and Brahman (the entirety of the universe, the ultimate reality, and cosmic knowledge). Om is a sound with a complex meaning. It is the whole universe fused into a single word, representing the union of body, mind, and soul.
Raksha Bandhan is an auspicious festival celebrated throughout India. This festival focusses on the pure bond that a brother shares with her sister. There are many mythological and historical tales associated with this festival. Celebrated on Purnima or full moon day in the month of Shravan, also known as Sawan.