‘When fragrant paste (gandha) is applied to the midbrow region of the deity in the picture or idol, due to the qualities of the substance from which the paste is made (e.g. sandalwood) and the subtle scent and specific colour of the paste, the Sun channel of the deity is activated. Consequently the principle of […]
One prominent objective of worshipping a Deity is that the devotee should derive optimum benefit for his spiritual progress from the Chaitanya (Divine consciousness) in the idol of the Deity. Specific flowers have better ability to attract the subtlest particles of a specific Deity’s principle. Naturally, when these flowers are offered to the Deity during […]
In the midst of Dharmaprasaar (service of spreading spirituality), I experienced some improper acts being done by devotees, while doing pooja (ritualistic worshipping of deities) in some houses. I am taking the audacity to present these before you, so that you too turn inward and analyse whether you too are not indulging in such […]
At the mention of the month of Shravan, one remembers the vrats. It is difficult for the common people to perform conducts according to the Veds. To overcome this difficulty, the Purans make a mention of vrats. In this, the special vrats come in the month of Shravan. For example: 1. Shravan Monday vrat 2. […]
परिवर्तिनि संसारे मृतः को वा न जायते। स जातो येन जातेन याति वंशः समुन्नतिम् ॥ – भर्तृहरि नीति शतक Parivartini samsaare mritah ko vaa na jaayate Sa jaato yena jaatena yaati vanshah samunnatim Meaning : In this world of constant change who does not take birth after one dies ? But one who takes his […]
Those imparting education on spirituality must indeed impart education on Dharma(righteousness) and those imparting education on Dharma, should also teach Raj Dharma (right conduct in statecraft). Otherwise the chaos will continue from all across society. All the spiritualists and those who know Dharma, will have to shoulder the responsibility and be answerable for the […]
Some of my friends say that I should not include political inputs in my spiritual updates, as it would change people’s perception about me and hence I must confine myself only to spiritual concept ! Know this simple truth, “Vedic Sanatan Dharma” alone can teach the highest level of spirituality”; hence, if I impart Dharma […]
शिवे रुष्टे गुरुस्त्राता गुरौ रुष्टे न कश्चन | लब्ध्वा कुलगुरुं सम्यग्गुरुमेव समाश्रयेत् || – श्रीगुरु गीता Shiva rushtay Gurustraata gurau kashtay na kashchan Labdhva kulgurum samyag Gurumev samaaShrayet – Shree Guru Gita Meaning : If Shiva is angry, the Guru saves you; but if the Guru is angry, even Shiva cannot save you. Therefore, with […]
The difference between chanting our family deity’s Name as opposed to our favourite deity can also be understood by a simple analogy. Taking vitamin A supplements reduces the deficiency of that particular vitamin in our body. If we take a general tonic, we are benefited by receiving all the required minerals and vitamins. Here vitamin […]
