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Shiva Purana describes Rudraksha’s origin as Lord Shiva’s tears. He had been meditating for many years for the welfare of all creatures. On opening the eyes, hot drops of tears rolled down and the mother earth gave birth to Rudraksha trees thus endowing the beads with medicinal and Spiritual Powers. Rudraksha beads have been worn…

The Indra of the Vedas is a very powerful king, the ruler of the heavens. But as we come to the epics we find he becomes more and more human. He faces a number of problems, the type that mortal kings face on earth. He has many enemies who seek to usurp his kingdom. His…

1.8 1. There were three who were expert in the Udgitha, Silaka Salavatya, Caikitayana Dalbhya and Pravahana Jaivali. They said, ‘We are expert in the Udgitha: come, let us have a debate about the Udgitha.’ 2. ‘Agreed,’ they said, and sat down together. Pravahana Jaivali said, ‘Blessed ones, speak first, and I will listen to…

This day is in Baisakh (April) during third lunar day of the light fortnight. The fast is called Parshu Rama Dwadashi. This day is also auspicious because God Vishnu’s sixth incarnation~ Parshu Rama was born on this day. In ancient times, this birth day of valorous, ferocious warriors and vanity personified Brahmin born Kshatrye tempered…

Saranam Ayyappa On the peak of the Sabari Hills at the southern tip of the Sahyadri range streching into Kerala, is the abode of Lord Shri Dharma Shastha, popularly known as Ayyappa. Born out of the union of Lord Shiva & Lord Vishnu (in the guise of Mohini), Ayyappa is considered the third son of…

Gayatri Mantra: The Gayatri Mantra is here because there are many passages in the Upanishads that cannot be understood without it. It is regarded as the most sacred hymn of the Rigveda, and in some sense as containing the essence of the Vedas. For many Hindus it forms the basis of their daily practice. Properly…