Yogachudamani upanishad:He, who is eternal, pure, All-knowing, firm, Niranjana flawless, unexplainble, having neither beginning nor end, unique, who witnesses three states of experiences and at the same time is free from all, past, present, future, ever changing, never separated and that is Supreme Lord. |
Subhashitaani:How can the people craving for wealth who run about here and there get the happiness which is enjoyed by those who are satisfied by the nectar of content and have attained peace of mind? |
What is marriage?:In the Kingdom of the Forest, the Lion King was getting married. All the animals of the Kingdom had assembled for the marriage, and were rejoicing at the event. At that time, the rat fell on the floor laughing loudly. Everybody was surprised and annoyed at the same time. The rat was asked what he… |
Perennial wisdom:Perennial Wisdom through stories There was a man who was a great atheist. He loved to argue against religion. In his sitting room, there was a big sign saying, “GOD IS NOWHERE.” People would ask him about this, and a discussion would commence. For a long time, this man remained childless, then he and his… |
A culture of respect:A child brought up in India enjoys the privilege of being part of a social structure that is wide and highly interactive. Beyond family and school, a child in India is tutored and guided by people from different walks of life; enjoying the opportunity to forge emotional connections at various levels. Personally, I remember a… |
Letters from Swami Vivekananda:Courtesy: Kailash Ashram, Uttarkashii To Balaram Bose (Original in Bengali) Glory to Ramakrishna GHAZIPUR February 11, 1890 RESPECTED SIR; I have received your book. In Hrishikesh, Kali [Swami Abhedananda] has had a relapse and is again suffering from what seems to be malaria. Once it comes, the fever does not easily leave those who have… |
Mythological quiz:1. By what name is the conch shell used by Lord Krishna called? (a) Panchajanya (b) Paundra (c) Devdutta (d) Anantavijaya 2. According to our Hindu Mythology, the popular musical instrument Veena was invented by? (a) Vishnu (b) Narad (c) Saraswati (d) Krishna 3. We all know that the “Shiva Dhanusha” was broken… |
Bhakthi or devotion:A PHONE CONVERSATION It was a Friday morning which would have kept most people of my generation and upcoming ones exuberant about the 2 day break which is to follow the mindless rat race at work over the last 5 days. As per our Hindu culture it is an auspicious day to seek the blessing of the… |
Dhanurasana:dhanu (bow) – aasana (posture) Dhanurasana is also known as Urdhva Chakrasana. Dhanurasana is a simple and very effective back bending posture. It helps to exercise the lower back and abdominal region. This is a very effective asana for developing the internal harmony and balance. Getting Ready: Lie down on stomach. Stretch your legs and… |
Sri August 2014
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