(CHAKRA) Ankoot is the end of the monsoon season and thus crops are ready to be harvested or near Sharad Purnima. Hundreds of varieties of rich, exquisite, finely prepared items of food are offered to the Lord and then served as Prasad. The prasad is served first to Mount Govardhan and then to the Lord. […]
Picture of the Week: 9 Forms of Goddess Durga (NavaDurga)
Navadurga are the 9 forms of Goddess Durga Maa. The nine forms of Durga Maa are worshipped during Navratra on certain days and are named: Shailputri on Pratipada; Brahmacharini on Dwitiya; Chandarghanta on Tritiya; Kushmanda on Chaturthi; Skand Mata on Panchami; Katyayani on Shashthi; Kaalratri on Saptami; Mahagauri on Ashtami and Siddhidatri on Navami.
The Concept of Idolatry (Murthy Puja) in Hinduism
By Ravi Soni In Hinduism , there are two school of thoughts ,”Adwaita” and “Daita”. Adwaita considers God as one and universal power. In “Daita” ,Vedas and other scriptures consider God in everything. Dwaita also considers that God is in Human being and he has shape same as Human Being. Human likes to see everyone like […]
Picture of the Week: Dakshinamurti Bhagwan
(CHAKRA) Here we have Dakshinamurti Bhagwan, the youthful form of Lord Shiva, teaching Brahma Vidya (the essence of the Vedas) to the 4 Rishis seated in front of him. All knowledge originates from Bhagwan; the Rishis serve as conduits, and this wisdom is passed on to us through the generations. This picture depicts the Vedic […]
The Importance of Wearing the Bindi
By Vinodhinee T (CHAKRA) The uniqueness of Hinduism lies in the fact that all the rituals and activities prescribed by the Vedas are to be performed by us to get us closer to the ultimate truth of life, Ishvara and myself. But this truth is not easily understood. It requires enormous amount of chitta shudhi (literally […]
Lord Ganesha the Lord of Success and Freedom
“Human beings and animals have the same urges. They eat and sleep and copulate and besides, the feelings of fear are common to both. What, then, is the difference between the two? It is adherence to Dharma that distinguishes human beings from animals. Without Dharma to guide him man would be no better than an […]
In Dharmic Spirituality, Liberation and Redemption are Important
In spirituality, liberation and redemption from this world is a very important topic. Among all the religions of this world, the principal aim is God-realization, gaining salvation, and eventually entering the kingdom of Lord. The Saints tell that this objective has to be achieved in this life, here and now. The real devotee experiences the […]
Removing a Layer of Ignorance: tattvabOdhA – Self Knowledge
By Malathy Krishnan (CHAKRA) Never being a religious person, though born into a house that revered gods; and married into a family that was orthodox, traditional and staunch believers of Vaishnavism… For many years, my life went on, with just a prayer or two before an exam and / or before an important occasion – […]
Taking Hindu Holidays Off at Work? Sometimes You Have to Ask
By Aarushi Gupta Toronto, Canada (CHAKRA) Requesting faith days off at the work place has become a common practice, especially for government positions. However, Hindu holidays are rarely seen as pre-identified dates, which can be taken off. While searching through a list of pre-identified religious faith days at my work place to book off a […]
Monster with Many Heads – Is Caste Only a Hindu Problem? (Part 7)
By Dr. OP Sudrania Read Is Caste Only a Hindu Problem? Part 1 Read Is Caste only a Hindu Problem? Part 2 Read Is Caste only a Hindu Problem? Part 3 Read Is Caste only a Hindu Problem? Part 4 Read Is Caste only a Hindu Problem? Part 5 Read Is Caste only a Hindu Problem? Part 6 Belua multorum capitum – […]
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