There are a few important days, and one of them is Akshaya Tritiya. Akshaya means something that never ends. The soul can only be Akshaya because it never dies or gives birth. On the day of Akshaya Tritiya, whatever work you do to become one with God will multiply a billion times and never end. …
The story is about Adhik Maas, or Purushottam Maas, which is an extra month in the lunar calendar. Pushotamaas is also known as the best month in the four years. In Satyug, there were two brothers, Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu, who became demons. Narayan, an enlightened being, saw these brothers and felt bad for their behaviour. …
Navratri is celebrated as a grand season, in Indian subcontinent. She incarnated on land in nine forms. They need to understood deeply, for we may feel the presence keenly. Forms Interpretation 1. Shailputri Her first form, Mother Shailputri, daughter of Himalaya, and Mother Maina. The one who is devoid of ‘I’ is Maina, the Lord. When we renounce our ‘I’, Shailputri is born within …
Feedbacks- Someone said, “When you have complete faith in God, there is no need to ask anything from him. Everything happens on its own because God is always with you. The second thing that I understood was about Brahman. You become Brahman by your character and thoughts.” Teacher said, “You have to take care of …
The last ten odd days of Ramzan are Laylatul Qadr; it is called the night of power because in the Ghar-e-Hira, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) meditated in the night where the holy Quran is revealed. People used to close themselves in a room on these nights, not speak to anyone, and try to …
The word Ramzan comes from the Arabic word “Ramada”. Ramada means “scorching sun”. Why is the entire ninth month of the Islamic calendar named Ramzan? In this ninth month, if you follow as prescribed in that religion, the most important part is not to drink water after sunrise and before sunset. You have to control …
Dhumavati Mata is one of the forms of Maa Adi Shakti. Dhumavati Maa’s form is described as a form made of smoke. She is portrayed as the negative form of Maa Adi Shakti. Let’s understand what Dhumavati Maa actually signifies. Dhumavati Maa is seen as a widow. It is said that Shiv Ji was engulfed …
Deepotsava, Deepawali, or Diwali… celebrating the light. Diya means to give, and Wali signifies energy. Ali wali Sher-e-Khuda is the energy. The ‘so-called’ religious experts may call the festival Deepotsava but the light is the same, irrespective of religion or sect. Shubh means happy, peaceful, or serene. Yesterday, we observed Narak Chaudas, when Sri Krishna killed Narakaasura, a demon. This also indicates joy for celebration. Light prevails in the heart, by victory over …
Death is an illusion. For a layman, it is, “Death is the reality.” The essence of the Gita, Bible, Quran, and the rest is death is an illusion. We are aware that we lose our physical assets but we carry forward our minds to future births. Today is Dhanteras and we celebrate the birthday of Dhanvantri, the father of Ayurveda. He emerged out of the …
As we are aware that Rama meditated for nine days and nights to Mother, and received final blessings. Even, Rama prayed to Shiva before traveling to Lanka, at Rameshwaram. Ravana came to the ceremony, and Rama invited him as the pandit in the pooja. Ravana even brought Maa Sita with him to the pooja. After the pooja, Ravana blessed Rama and Maa Sita for a victorious life ahead. During the war, there was a rule that the opponent could only hit …