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The Powerful and Effective Massage Techniques From The East
Our bodies are toiling. The physical labor, the pollution, the low-grade food and the mental churning at the job and at home. The mental pressures churn us every day and that takes a toll on the physical form. And when the mind and body are not in the proper form our optimal capabilities are not […]
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The Eight Immortals of Hindu Dharma – Astha Chiranjeevi
The samsara of life and death is endless until one finds liberation or moksha states the Hindu way of life. Until the elusive Moksha is attained either by good karma or nirvana life goes on between birth and death. No organism can escape the fate. Yet in Hindu Dharma, we come across 8 such personalities […]
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All you need to know about Adi Shakti – The Energy of the Cosmos
With Dusshera or Dashain around the corner, the importance of Devi surge particularly this season. While certain sect has always maintained their stance on the power of the Goddesses, others need a reminder of the fact that Goddesses stand for the spirituality other than wealth and even knowledge. Adi Shakti is one such concept which […]
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Astikas and Nastikas – The Philosophies of Hindu Dharma
Philosophy is the theory of all things practical. Oh, the irony! The sum of individual experiences, knowledge, and reality. But isn’t it also the truth that each one sees, perceives and analyzes things differently. Based on such knowledge and life experience everybody can come to lead their own philosophies, some are labeled Orthodox some heterodox. […]
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The physical and spiritual concept of Soulmates in Hindu Dharma
How many times have we heard people in books and movies and even real life go on about that one true connection with their “Soulmates”? The possibility of finding someone who shares the same outlook on life and living seems surreal. While some might agree on what to eat for dinner but struggle to understand […]
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Did you know about the feminine form of Lord Ganesha?
The masculine and feminine form exist in the harmonious condition in the cosmos, world and even our body (Ida and Pingala). Such importance was given to the equality and balance of the two yet with time and Manusmriti the women folk were condensed to underlings. Their contributions were minimized and almost forgotten till they were […]
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Yoga Sutras and Patanjali, the father of Modern Yoga
Yoga is one of the greatest gifts from the East to the World. The mental relaxation and the physical freshness and agility is just the added benefit of what it does to the soul, liberating it and connecting it within the cosmos around us. The yoga classes as such have been sprouting at every nook […]
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Significance and Impact of Teej festival – Prominent festival of Women
Women today need to balance it all. Their dreams, aspirations whilst keeping in touch with their roots and traditions so that they can carry it forward and teach the next generation. To maintain her balance and sanity a woman must get equal help and recognition and strength from her partner and family alike. In between […]
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Hindu Dharma and Mysticism – The Mystical Creatures
Life in all forms plays a vital role in the Universe, all are equal and all deserve the respect and importance the Godly creatures and the warriors usually demand. The stories in the Hindu Dharma often speak of the unlikely hero who plays a major role Paratma’s greater design. Here we present such mystical creatures […]
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When Hindu Dharma Meets Fiction – Best Fictional Hindu books
While the subject of Gods, Jiva, Atma, and Paramatma seem too heavy for some people to contemplate and follow, some people find it easier to grasp the essence of Hindu dharma by fictionalizing and humanizing the mighty Gods. As long as it serves as an instrument of the propagator of the core essence and the […]
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The inspiring story of Mirabai and Her Bhakti for Sri Krishna
The Anup Jalota Bhajan introduced many to the deep reverence of Mira towards Shri Krishna.Such was the faith and devotion of Mirabai towards Gopala that she set an example of giving oneself up in the love of the Lord. Here is her story. Aisi Lagi Lagan Mira Hogaye Magan Woh to Gali Gali hari gun […]
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How Lord Hanuman’s thirst for knowledge led to his Marriage
The faithful ally we all wish for who goes to the extent of gambling his life for the noble cause, who would carry a hill for your kin, such was the Character of Anjanai Putra Hanuman. He was well known for being an aide of Rama, and a Celibate. But was he really a celibate? […]