We are all well aware that food is an indispensable element for human survival on this planet. Consuming food sustains our health and keeps our lives in motion. Although we understand its importance, research on food continues to thrive. Countless books have been written on various aspects—what kinds of food to eat, how to cook […]
In Indian Astrology, one of the scariest things is the Panoti of Shani, or Saturn’s Panoti. People believe that when this happens, it brings tough and unlucky times. If someone has Shani Panoti in their horoscope (kundli), they might feel like no effort brings good results. But thinking that Shani’s Panoti is only bad luck […]
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 realm of ongoing discussion lies a perennial debate: who truly embodies richness? Is it the individual adorned with great wealth and influence, or perhaps the one adorned with boundless knowledge? In our collective consciousness, we often default to associating richness with monetary affluence or material abundance. Yet, is this truth etched in stone? […]
The term ‘Dharma’ has been a subject of widespread misconception among the masses. Many individuals mistakenly regard it as a religion, but this is entirely devoid of truth. Each sect has bestowed its own unique interpretation of Dharma, shaped by their respective beliefs. However, it is vital to emphasize that Dharma does not confine itself […]
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, […]
In the Bhavishyapurana, there is a story that goes like this: It is the story of Satyuga. There was a war between the gods and the demons. In the war, initially, the gods were losing, but suddenly their strength increased and they won. All the defeated demons went to their king, Bali, along with their […]
Philanthropy (Paropkar) simply means the act of providing value to others’ life and helping the underprivileged or the needy. It is considered one of the most vital qualities that a person must possess. Even in our ancient scriptures Philanthropy (Paropkar) is considered the most virtuous quality. When Ved Vyasji, the sage writer of Vedas and […]
Let’s talk about Who is a Guru? Once Avatar of Lord Vishnu, Lord Ram went to Vashista to gain knowledge. He was also a student of Vishwamitra as well. Another Avatar of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna goes to Guru Sandipani to gain knowledge. If we talk about Mahabharata, Pandavas and Kauravas went to Guru Dronacharya to […]
