Story – How Avadhuta Learned The Value of Concentration?
Success in any sphere of life is impossible without concentration. There are several stories in Hinduism extolling the importance of concentration. In this particular...
Ego Teachings – Sri Ramakrishna Teachings On Ego
A collection of teachings on ego by Sri Ramakrishna, Ego alone the cause of bondage Sir, why are we bound like this? Why don’t we...
Fifteen Ways To Understanding The Nature of Mind
In the process of realizing the self, the role of the mind is vital. It is also very difficult to understand the mind. Therefore,...
Is this mind permanent, or temporary?
Is this mind permanent, or temporary? – Yoga Vasishta Answers In one aspect, it is permanent and in the other, it is temporary. What is...
Vahana Vehicles of Hindu Gods
Here is a list of vahanas or vehicles of Hindu Gods. Acording to Hindu mythology, each Hindu deity has a particular animal-vehicle or vahana...
Story – Saraswati Protecting Sage Vasistha – Sage Vishwamitra Cursing Saraswati...
There is an interesting story that connects Sage Vasistha and Sage Vishwamitra. Both these sages had difference of opinion and this often resulted in...
Abstract Thinking and Self-Reflection In Human Beings Explained in Hindu Scriptures
Brahman projected this universe—first cosmic, then organic—at various levels of evolution. However, he was not satisfied with all these animals, serpents, fishes, trees, etc....
Why Practice of Self Control Is Essential For a Blissful Life?
Words told by elders, teachers, or some respectable personality, should be always remembered, to keep the thought processes and moods positive. Elders must have told...
Atikaya in Ramayana – Son of Ravana Mandodari
Atikaya was the son of Ravana and Mandodari. He was the younger brother of Indrajit. Atikaya was extremely powerful. He was a great devotee of...
Nandhikeswarar Nandi guardian deity of Kailasa
Nandi is the guardian of Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva and also he serves as the mount to Lord Shiva. Almost in all...