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The three different schools of philosophies are as follows:
* Advaitha
* VisistaAdvaitha
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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 Herself in diverse ways. But what is noteworthy is the glory of Her oneness behind this multiplicity. Heat, light, lightning – all these are expressions of just that Power. Everything in this universe is a conglomeration of power and nothing else. Read the rest of this entry »

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 the equivalent of all the other 64 put together. Read the rest of this entry »

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 Kashyapa, Bhrigu, Vashishtha, Vamadeva, Parassarar, and Veda Vyasa respectively. Vyasa imparted to Romaharshan who is also called Sootha Munivar. Read the rest of this entry »

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 Guardians in accordance with the Vedic dictums for a Dharmic or righteous life. Each important milestone of a Human life is to be celebrated by undertaking a particular Samskara wherein the significance of that milestone is ritualistically conveyed. Read the rest of this entry »

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 called Ugra Ratha Shaanthi .When a person he or she is completing his/her 60 th birth day – on that date a shaanthi Yagna to be conducted with the help of learned vedic pandits- to ward off all evils that may affect the kartha in the continuing years. As reported in the sruthies, the following dushta grahaas like Kala yavana, yamala, sudoomra etc would create APA-MRUTHYU to the person concerned, as well as affect the health of his/her parents/ spouses children etc;. soon after the completion of his first cycle of Sashti Samvatsara. Read the rest of this entry »

BRAMMOPADESAM (SAMSKARA NO:8)
UPA-NAYANAM-STARTING JOURNEY TOWARDS BRAHMAN.

Out of the 40 Samskarams ordained for us, Upa-Nayana Samskara is coming as the 8th Samskara. Samskara is nothing but the process of purifying and refining a person and making him fit for sadhana. Samskara literally means to do well. By Samskara we wanted to convert the prakruthi into Samskruthi and not as its opposite i.e Vikruthi . ( deformed/useless). Samskarams ( sacraments) purify and refine a human being making him fit for the life. Read the rest of this entry »

70th birthday is celebrated as “Bhima ratha shanti“. Rituals similar to 60th birthday are conducted (including joyous activities like tying another mangala sutra).  80th birthday (or seeing 1000 Pournamis)is celebrated with kanaka Abhishekam (showering gold coins on the person who has attained 80 years)in addition to the usual shanti homams. Read the rest of this entry »

Shasti-Abtha-poorthi – The Tradition & Significance

The term Shasti in numerology denotes sixty (60). In an individual’s life, the completion of sixty years is referred to as Shastipoorthi. This term is derived from Sanskrit.Which means Shasti Sixty; abda completion. The sixtieth year in everyone’s life is a significant milestone. A memorable turning point. A touching reminder of the rich, mellowed life that would unfold in the years to come. Read the rest of this entry »

Ayusha Homam is performed to Lord Shiva, so that the devotee performing this homam will get longevity in life. Apa mrityu, Akala Maranam etc., are terms indicating untimely and unfortunate death. The best remedy is to perform Ayushya Homam on every birthday, as reckoned by the birth star not by the English date. Read the rest of this entry »