Person sitting in dignified stillness by calm lake at sunrise

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...
Couple resting peacefully together on porch at sunset

15 Signs Your Partner Is An Enlightened Soul

What does it mean to be enlightened? Exact definitions vary, but the general idea is the same: that an enlightened person is someone who...
Classical painting of warrior prince Atikaya on chariot with bow

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...
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The Surprising Relevance of Sanskrit for Today

Through the timeless wisdom of Sanskrit, we can redefine, clarify, and realize new meanings, which can have a powerful and positive impact on our...
Carved stone Nandi bull statue outside ancient temple facing mountain

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...
Yogi in meditation with luminous light beam ascending from crown

Tenth Door In Human Body – Dasama Dvaram Concept In Hinduism

Dvara means a door which allows entry or exit of things or persons. The Bhagavad Gita (V.13) describes the human body as Navadvarapura (a...
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Baglamukhi Beej Mantra Text – Benefits of Chanting Goddess Baglamukhi Beej...

Maa Bagalamukhi is the eighth among the Dasa Mahavidyas – the 10 Mother Goddess concept in Hinduism and Tantrism. Goddess Bagalamukhi is depicted as...
Classical painting of Lord Varuna riding Makara on ocean waves

Lord Varuna God of Oceans in Hinduism

Varuna is a Hindu deity related with the  seas. He is found in the Vedic literature of Hinduism. He is the god of sea...
Classical Buddhist mural depicting the Dasaratha Jataka story

Dasaratha Jataka – Buddhist Version Of Ramayana

Dasaratha Jataka is the name of the Buddhist version of Ramayana. It tells the story of Rama. It names Rama as Rama Pandita and...
Classical painting of Goddess Kalaratri and Lord Vishnu on cosmic ocean

Kalaratri and Lord Vishnu

Kalaratri is the long dark night during total annihilation or Mahapralaya. As per Markandeya Purana, at the end of a kalpa (end of one...