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The origin of Jyotish Vidya or the Indian style of astrology is not new. Infact it is quite old and is said to have been derived from the Vedas which are circa 1000-1500 BCE. Though the Jyotish Vidya is considered to stand independent of the wide arrayed knowledge system of Sanatan Dharma, it is at... Continue Reading →
Brahma - the creator of the universe and the almighty maker of this Earth. There would hardly be any Hindu who doesn’t know who Brahma Dev is and what duty he performs in the grand scheme of our universe. The Puranas and Hindu epics like Ramayan and Mahabharata are full of Devas, humans, and even... Continue Reading →
Kundalini - such a common word yet so grossly misunderstood. Kundalini can prove to be a source of endless power and a reservoir of pure spiritual energy. Yet in this so-called era of knowledge, it has become nothing more than a punchline that is used to entice gullible customers into paying for pseudo-spirituality courses. Face... Continue Reading →
Wikipedia defines Kundalini as a form of energy located in the base of the spine, which when woken moves up from its position. While it's a technically correct definition it misses out on a lot of deeper knowledge that is essential for understanding Kundalini. Next, I tried googling "What is Kundalini", and while I got... Continue Reading →
Consciousness - such a common word yet so grossly misunderstood. Who am I? Where did I come from? What does it mean to be conscious? When we speak, who is dictating from inside? These are some questions that have evaded the human intellect for time immemorial. Every day we wake up with these questions bubbling... Continue Reading →
Guru Nanak Dev, Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Teg Bahadur. These are not just names. They are symbols, legends, and above all, they are tools of peace and harmony. I frequently hear youngsters of India asking who these so-called Gurus were and what have they done for us. This article is not a propaganda instrument. It... Continue Reading →
In the great war of Mahabharat, Bheesham Pitamah was standing in front of the Pandava, Arjun. The son of the holy river Ganga, Devvrata, who was also known as Bheesham Pitamah, was one of the most formidable warriors of his time. On the ninth day of the great war of Mahabharat, Bheesham stood face to... Continue Reading →
Let's talk about the Sabarimala temple because why not? I saw this guy's video when the Supreme court's ruling on Sabarimala temple came forcing the Sabarimala temple board and priests to allow women to enter. Although my initial stance was in line with Supreme Court, after watching the video I was forced to think. ... Continue Reading →
It is said that stories are truer than the truth for they are manifestations of the dreams that even reality can't dare to fathom. The tales of a God lost in the wilderness finding his beloved, an illiterate girl growing up to be the goddess of knowledge, or a dacoit transforming himself into a sage.... Continue Reading →
Primarily to answer the questions of children. Confused? You shouldn't be. Do you remember when as a child you asked questions that seemed simple and straightforward to you but were existential queries of the cosmos most brilliant scientists and philosophers have not been able to answer? Where did we come from? Where are we going?... Continue Reading →
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