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Hinduism is not merely a religion but a way of life. Hinduism is studded with varied signs & symbols which are also sacred symbols of spiritualism. This section explores the hidden philosophy of these symbols, which are the great objects of veneration of the Hindus down the ages. Durba Grass Betel Leaf or Paan The…

This section answers some of the common questions pertaining to the spiritual practices followed since ages like :  Why do we light a lamp? Answer  Why do we have a prayer room? Answer  Why do we do namaste? Answer  Why do we prostrate before parents & elders? Answer Why do we wear marks on the…

0ur- ancient system of Education was completely different from the modern one. Students in those days had their education in Ashramas. They used to sit and study under the trees or in huts. The teacher allowed them to study till he was completely satisfied with the knowledge gained by them. Only then did he allow…

An underlying theological assumption in texts celebrating the Mahadevi is that the ultimate reality in the universe is a powerful, creative, active, transcendent female being. The Lalita-sahasranama gives many names of the Mahadevi, and several of her epithets express this assumption- She is called, for example, the root of the world (Jagatikanda, name 325), she…

The Hindus believe that all living creatures die to be born again. Siddhartha who became the Buddha was no exception. It is believed that several lifetimes as a Bodhisattva go into the making of the Buddha, the Enlightened One. The Bodhisattva has come in many forms ? man, monkey, deer, elephant and lion. Whatever his…

Anand Utsav This is an extremely unique and innovative devotional Bhajan album by Shri Nitin Limaye, a follower of Shri Shri Ravi Shankar. The music and the sounds of this album radiate a wonderful symphony of never heard before music that is rare in today?s crowded world of the so-called ?devotional music?. Anand Utsav literally…