by Scaria THURUTHIYIL http://www.spiritual-wholeness.org/faqs/reincgen/hindrein.htm 1. Introduction Before we turn to the specific theme of reincarnation in Hinduism, [l] think it important to specify very briefly what do we intend by Hinduism and Reincarnation in general. 1.1 Hinduism Hinduism is not just a single religion, but a “mosaic of religion”, within which we can find most [...]
Hindu Rituals: An overview By Sri Swami Sivananda Sandhyopasana Sandhyopasana literally means – worship at the junctions of time. – It is a prayer and worship offered to the Lord at the junction (Sandhi) of night and morning, forenoon and afternoon and at the junction of evening and night. The Arghyapradana to the sun and [...]
Srila Prabhupada and the Origins of the Hare Krishna Movement During the 1960s and 70s, in the midst of the counter culture movement, the Hare Krishna Movement emerged as a highly visible phenomenon. They were known largely for distributing their sacred literature (such as the Bhagavad Gita As It Is and Srimad Bhagvatam), usually at [...]
Blog posts Post -1 It was left to Adhi Sankara to identify the six streams of Hindu pantheon. Vaishnavam, Saivam, Saktham, Kowmaram, Ganapathyam and Sowram are the six distinct religious systems within the larger frame work of Hinduism as identified by Adhi Sankara. The Vaishnavites worship Vishnu; Saivites worship Siva; the worship of Sakthi, the [...]
The three different schools of philosophies are as follows: * Advaitha * VisistaAdvaitha * Dvaitha
Shakti Worship and Sri Ramakrishna by Swami Prabhananda (Translated by Swami Sunirmalananda) Drawing our attention to the deep significance of the word shakti, Sir John Woodroffe says, ‘There is no word of a wider content in any language than this Sanskrit term, meaning “Power”.’ (1) There is some supreme Power behind this universe who expresses [...]
The worship of Devi in Srichakra is regarded as the highest form of the Devi worship. Originally Lord Shiva gave 64 Chakras and their Mantras to the world, to attain various spiritual and material benefits. For his consort Devi he gave the Shreechakra and the highly coveted and the most powerful Shodashakshari mantra, which is [...]
Some Inside View about Garuda Puranam ( by Sapthagiri) Garuda Purana is a Sathrika Purana and bracketed with other Puranas like Vishnu, Narada, Bhagawarta -Padma and Varaha puranas etc. It has now 19000 slokas available and divided as Poorva Kanda and Uttara Kanda. This purana was first narrated by Vishnu to Garuda. Then Garuda to [...]
The Samskaara are a series of Sacraments, Sacrifices and Rituals that serve as rites of passage and mark the various stages of the Human life and to signify entry to a particular Ashrama. All Human beings, especially the Dvija or twice-born are required to perform a number of sacrifices with oblations for gods, Ancestors and [...]
SHANTHI KARMA — SASHTI ABDHA POORTHI During the life time of a person, especially from the 54th Birth day onwards Kaamyartha Prayaschitha Karma seeking good health, Veda Uktha Poorna Aayu: and remedy from all sins starts. Shaanthi at 54th Birth date is called Bheema Shaanthi. At 59th birth date another Shaanthi Yagna to be conducted [...]
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