To be happy in life is the goal of all human beings. All pursuits of all men at all times are directed towards this goal. But very often people find that in spite of the best efforts put in they do not achieve their goals to their expectations. It is then that the mind turns…

Moral Stories by Sri RamaKrishna Vol. I (PC CDROM / VCD / DVD) Buy Now: $4.95 Languages: English / Hindi Sri Ramakrishna was born in 1836 near Kolkatta. He was a priest in a Kali temple and he taught for fifteen years or so through parables, metaphors, stories and songs. Through these stories, Sri Ramakrishna…

This asana brings relief to people having arthitis and rheumatism by redusing pain and stiffness in the knees and ankles. Those feeling heavy after eating may do this asana immediately to feel lighter. It helps in enhancing the movement of the chest for better respiration and hence ideal for singers. Method Sit on the buttocks…

In the sixth century before the Christian era, religion was forgotten in India. The lofty teachings of the Vedas were thrown into the background. There was much priest craft everywhere. The insincere priests traded on religion. They duped the people in a variety of ways and amassed wealth for themselves. They were quite irreligious. In…

The symbolic obeisance in Hindu way of life is Pranam or Namaskar. In fact, these are spiritual mudras (postures) meant to salute mainly the God and spiritual men. Generally, there are six kinds of Pranams according to hearsay and practice. The first kind of pranam is called Ashtangana, in which a devout prostrates himself and…

Hindu Festival: Diwali (Deepavali) Further Reading On Diwali Every year, on the dark nights of Diwali the sound of firecrackers announces the celebration of the favourite Hindu Festivalns. Homes are decorated, sweets are distributed by everyone and thousands of lamps lit to create a world of fantasy. Of all the festivals celebrated in India, Diwali…