Maryada Rama, the protagonist of these stories is a folk-hero. He is the hero whose image recurs in the folklore of all communities all over the world. The legends and fables, be they from Constantinople, Ispahan, Peking, Delhi or Tanjavoor, always have a hero who stands out as an example of the triumph of common…
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Laxmi is the consort of Lord Vishnu. Vishnu represents the power of maintenance. In order to manifest this power Vishnu must necessarily possess wealth. Even in the world a person who is in charge of maintenance needs wealth. A pauper cannot maintain anything. Vishnu is the maintainer of the entire universe. Hence he is married…
Soordas, the blind bard of Brij, occupies a very eminent position in Hindi literature. He is considered the Valmiki of Brij (a dialect of Hindi), not only because he was the first poet to write in that dialect, but also because his works have an epic stature.Soordas was not only a poet, but also a…
How does one worship Shiva? How does one express one’s adoration of him, one’s fascination for all that he stands for? Ancient Shaivites laid down elaborate puja rituals in the Agama texts. These are still followed in temples across India by trained priests. I Sanskrit Wording: English Wording: Ratanae kalpit masanam Himjale sananam cha divyabaram,…
The practice of meditation has occurred worldwide since ancient times. The Hindus perfected the art of sacred chanting that dates back at least 3000 years and is perhaps the world’s oldest continuous vocal tradition. Of all the sacred mantras, there is none considered more exalted than the Gayatri. A prayer for spiritual and meditative stimulation,…