Lord Ganesha is revered as both the remover and creator of obstacles. He is an exceptional deity who bestows blessings in all realms. Every living being in the multiverse, including humans living on Earth, gods residing in Heaven, and ancestors in the Realm of the Ancestors, receives blessings when Lord Ganesha is pleased. This verse […]
Everything associated with Lord Krishna is unique and mysterious. Perhaps this is why He is referred to as the complete and supreme avatar. His birth, too, is shrouded in such mystique. In Indian Sanatan tradition, the festival of a person is usually named after them. For example Shivaratri, Ramnavami, Buddha Purnima, Kalki Jayanti, etc. Accordingly, […]
In adherence to our revered Indian Vedic Sanatan Tradition, we partake in the observance of numerous festivals that punctuate the calendar year. Within this tapestry of celebrations, certain auspicious occasions emerge, imbuing us with a palpable sense of positive and constructive energy. Among these revered festivities such as Vijayadashami, Diwali, Gudi Padwa, and Akshaya Tritiya, […]
Every year on Ram Navami, we celebrate the birth of Ram, a celebration shrouded in the deep mystery described by Goswami Tulsidas in Ramcharitmanas: राम जन्म के हेतु अनेका । परम विचित्र एक ते एका ॥ – रामचरितमानस “The birth of Ram is surrounded by many peculiar and mystical mysteries, one after another.” This auspicious […]
Namaskar Bal Bhadraji has composed a remarkable treatise on astrology in the 15th Century. Its name is – Hora Ratna.In this text, he has provided a wonderful aphorism, which is that we should strive to change our luck by making efforts: हन्यते दुर्बलम् दैवम् पौरुषेण विपश्चिता । – होरा रत्न Now, to show what kind […]
In the grand tapestry of ancient Indian traditions, each festival holds a scientific foundation. While we perceive Amavasya (new moon) as an inauspicious time, then why is our greatest festival, Diwali, celebrated on the day of Amavasya? Let us delve into this query today. The commonly offered explanations for the observance of Diwali often feel […]
In the grand tapestry of Indian culture, there are few celebrations as vibrant and captivating as Navratri. With its rhythmic beats, colorful attire, and exuberant dancing, Navratri has become synonymous with lively festivities and joyous revelry. But amidst the whirlwind of dance and merriment, lies a profound truth – Navratri is not just a time […]
Namaskar, The Vedic Sanatan tradition believes that our life is driven by numerous visible and invisible forces. In order to repay this debt, we should all strive to be diligent. The Vishnu Dharmottar Purana states: “देवानाम् च पितृणाम् च ऋषीणाम् च तथा नर: । ऋणवान् जायते यस्मात् तन्मोक्षे प्रयतेत सदा ॥ – विष्णु धर्मोत्तर पुराण […]
Namaskar, In the Brahma Vaivarta Purana, there is a story of Lord Ganesha’s birth, where a specific name is given to him – Dvaimatura, meaning the son of two mothers. And there is a verse that appears there: दव्योर्मात्रोरपत्यंपुमान् द्वैमातुर: । – ब्रह्मवैवर्त पुराण Now, with this same word, with this same name, the story […]
In the Indian Sanatana tradition, the name of the person associated with each festival is added to it. For example, in Shivaratri, Ram Navami, Parshuram Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, etc., we did not use the term “Shri Krishna Janmashtami” or “Shri Krishna Janma Jayanti” for Janmashtami because there is a deep hidden secret behind it. Firstly, […]
